Practicum & Community Engagement Coordinator, Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences

Practicum & Community Engagement Coordinator, Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Practicum & Community Engagement Coordinator, Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)

Job Purpose

The Practicum & Community Engagement Coordinator manages student placement and registration for the practicum/community engagement component of the Master of Public Health program. Supports department community engagement efforts by serving as a liaison to the community.

Coordinate community and public health-related project elements that support resource utilization, administrative reporting, training in new and existing procedure and problem resolution.

This position supports the distinct needs of health equity programs within the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences.

Essential Functions

Coordinate, manage and track student field placements for applied, community-engaged learning. Represent programs to community agencies which provide supervised practicum and other service-learning activities. Assist in placing students in community agencies and applied learning settings. Coordinate preceptor and student activities, including the management of student applicant file reviews.

Establish confidential relationships, required to interview community agencies and students or to request that identified individuals to complete surveys to evaluate programs and students. Compile and provide data for use in required reporting, including budget information, accreditation reports, and admission reports.

Serve in a liaison capacity to internal and external stakeholders. Support annual meetings with internal and external advisory committees. Coordinate events and projects with collaborating agencies to exchange information and remain current with developments in field. Support activities led by the public health student organization. Participate in academic recruiting.

Provide clerical support as needed, including answering telephone calls, assisting with program purchases and program events, responding to email inquiries, and completing necessary paperwork. Support program special projects.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree

­Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Community Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work, or a closely related field.

Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

­ Experience using Microsoft Office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).

­ Experience working in a higher education or academic setting is preferred.

­ Experience collaborating with community or public health–related organizations.

­ Strong organizational and administrative skills in a compliance-driven environment.

­ Ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

­Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills. Apply effective interpersonal skills to support program relationships. Respond effectively to most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Planning/Organizing Skills: Able to prioritize and plan work activities. Support program priorities under changing conditions. Maintain a clean working space. Professional approach to manage unexpected changes or delays.

­Interpersonal Skills: Represent academic programs at student recruiting events. Represent departmental programs at events with community partners. Treat others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions.

­Customer Service Skills: Respond courteously to requests for service and assistance. Interact in a professional manner with colleagues, students, and community members to support program mission.

Preferred Qualifications

School/College/Division

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department

H0625 - Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences

Employment type: Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary Information

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $50,000
• Salary hire maximum: $55,000

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Job Openings

Number of openings: 1

Background Check Requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.