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Overview

The Director of Community Affairs works closely with the deans of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) at our Harlem campus as well as with organizations and members of the Harlem community to help develop and maintain key relationships to strengthen Touro’s presence in Harlem and cultivate youth interest in the medical and health sciences professions. The recruitment and retention of students to serve underserved communities is an important part of the mission of both schools on our Harlem campus.

Please note this is a part-time (19 hours per week) and non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

+ Serves as a TouroCOM, Pathology Assistant Program (PathA), & Touro University New York School of Career and Applied Studies Medical Sonography Program and Radiologic Technology Programs (TU NYSCAS MS/RT) (and any other Harlem based Touro academic program) representative in interaction with local CBOs, Healthcare Organizations, Elected Officials, Civic Organizations, etc.

+ Serves as screener for non-Touro entities seeking to use the Touro facility at 125th Street for meetings on onetime or regular /ongoing basis.

+ Serves as CO-Chair of Community Service Committee that oversees TouroCOM students health-related interactions with Harlem (or Greater New York) Community.

+ Serves as an advisor of TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT Admissions Committees.

+ Participates in the Introduction to Cultural Competence Course for first year students.

+ Provides outreach to URM candidates for matriculation to TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT, as indicated by Chairs of Admissions Committees and Dean of Students.

+ Serves as staff to TU NYSCAS MS/RT, PathA, & TouroCOM Community Advisory Boards; scheduling meetings, assisting in fund raising efforts, facilitating interactions with TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT staff and students.

+ Collaborates with the TouroCOM, PathA, TU NYSCAS MS/RT Director of Co-Curricular Learning and Student Engagement to identify co-curricular opportunities for students in community health and healthcare advocacy.

+ Serves as a mentor/facilitator for Student Organizations’ Community Service activities

+ Serve as chief reporter of the activities of the Department of Community Affairs and Diversity; producing annual reports, writing articles for publication in print media; Positive Community, Amsterdam News, Harlem News Group; assisting in proposal writing.

+ All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

+ Master's Degree preferred.

+ Medical or Health Science background a plus.

+ Evidence of community engagement.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

+ Works in a timely and efficient manner in conjunction with others.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to prepare and present reports effectively.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

Travel

+ Ability to travel as needed throughout the NYC metropolitan region and as needed to assist with elsewhere.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,725.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $43,699.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2025-12100

College TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Type Part-Time

Schedule Shift Varies

Hours Per Week 19

Travel As needed

Category Community Relations

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US