What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Focus Facilitator- OPHI position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Community Focus Facilitator- OPHI
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Ozarks Public Health Institute
HR Home Department 020105 OZARKS PUBLIC HEALTH
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Community Focus Facilitator is responsible for oversight of the Community Focus project, including coalition building, meeting facilitation, networking, sponsor recruitment, communication and contract management. The Facilitator guides the work of the Research Manager, Administrative Assistant and Graduate Assistant.
Description Of Primary Duties
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, communications, community/organizational psychology, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least two years of experience in community engagement, coalition building, or related field is required. Experience with project management is preferred. Experience with public speaking, public relations, and/or media relations is preferred. Experience serving in a supervisory role is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of the Springfield community, including partner networks, community engagement and social, cultural, and political nuances is required.
Skills: Expertise in monitoring project work plans and evaluating outcomes is required. The understanding and application of community organizing and coalition building through a dialogic process is preferred. The ability to independently manage the details associated with a complex project, track activities, and meet deadlines is required. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. The ability to establish and maintain high performance standards for the internal team and an environment of quality improvement that values learning is required. The ability to navigate conflict professionally and maintain positive interpersonal relationships is required. The ability to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment is preferred. The ability to listen, understand and effectively respond to the needs of internal and external customers within organizational parameters is preferred.
Other: This position is grant funded. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available grant or contract funding. The scope of this job requires some travel and occasional attendance at evening meetings and/or events.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5611.htm
Open Date 03/25/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration will be April 8, 2025. Review of applications will continue until filled. This position is 30-hours a week and includes benefits. This position is grant funded through December 2027. Continuation is contingent upon available grant or contract funding.
Please include cover letter and resumé with application.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20250042FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/80729
Position Information
Position Title Community Focus Facilitator- OPHI
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Ozarks Public Health Institute
HR Home Department 020105 OZARKS PUBLIC HEALTH
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Community Focus Facilitator is responsible for oversight of the Community Focus project, including coalition building, meeting facilitation, networking, sponsor recruitment, communication and contract management. The Facilitator guides the work of the Research Manager, Administrative Assistant and Graduate Assistant.
Description Of Primary Duties
- Conducts literature/resource reviews and research to identify best practices.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts that support progress toward community-identified priorities.
- Ensures frequent and effective engagement, collaboration, and communication with a variety of community leaders and stakeholders.
- Ensures engagement opportunities for community members.
- Ensures the collection, analysis, management, and sharing of data to inform action.
- Facilitates and supports key data-centered initiatives that focus on long-term impact and foster sustainable change.
- Coordinates and facilitates meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts educational and training activities.
- Develops training, reference materials, and workshops for various audiences.
- Continually maintains and develops content for the project website.
- Proactively works with media to promote the project and respond to inquiries.
- Continuously evaluates project effectiveness and makes work plan adjustments as warranted.
- Documents evaluation findings and project progress in reports to key stakeholders.
- Shares lessons learned and successes with broader audiences as appropriate.
- Works with Associate Director of OPHI to manage project expenditures in accordance with the budget.
- Seeks and writes grant proposals to obtain additional funding.
- Responds to shifts in the political, social, and cultural environment, while remaining focused on the overall mission and vision of the project.
- Directs and monitors staff performance, goals, assignments, and priorities and provide performance feedback.
- Ensures consistent, high-quality standards in project work.
- Maintains the public image of the organization.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, communications, community/organizational psychology, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least two years of experience in community engagement, coalition building, or related field is required. Experience with project management is preferred. Experience with public speaking, public relations, and/or media relations is preferred. Experience serving in a supervisory role is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of the Springfield community, including partner networks, community engagement and social, cultural, and political nuances is required.
Skills: Expertise in monitoring project work plans and evaluating outcomes is required. The understanding and application of community organizing and coalition building through a dialogic process is preferred. The ability to independently manage the details associated with a complex project, track activities, and meet deadlines is required. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. The ability to establish and maintain high performance standards for the internal team and an environment of quality improvement that values learning is required. The ability to navigate conflict professionally and maintain positive interpersonal relationships is required. The ability to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment is preferred. The ability to listen, understand and effectively respond to the needs of internal and external customers within organizational parameters is preferred.
Other: This position is grant funded. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available grant or contract funding. The scope of this job requires some travel and occasional attendance at evening meetings and/or events.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5611.htm
Open Date 03/25/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration will be April 8, 2025. Review of applications will continue until filled. This position is 30-hours a week and includes benefits. This position is grant funded through December 2027. Continuation is contingent upon available grant or contract funding.
Please include cover letter and resumé with application.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20250042FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/80729
Salary : $25 - $30
