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Community Outreach Specialist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

5 day weekGenerous PTOOnsite · Indianapolis, IN, USA

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Department

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB (IN-PHMR-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) has a strong history of achievement in medical research, education, and patient care. PM&R, also known as physiatry, treats conditions involving the body's nervous and musculoskeletal systems that limit a person's ability to function. The teaching faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation oversees the only PM&R residency program in the state of Indiana and are eager to uphold the mission of educating the country's next generation of physiatrists.

Job Summary

  • Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex community outreach programs, educational initiatives, and engagement strategies that advance university and community objectives.
  • Develops, cultivates, and sustains strategic partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders to expand program reach, strengthen collaboration, and advance shared goals.
  • Assesses community needs, emerging trends, and engagement opportunities; develops innovative outreach approaches and recommendations that enhance program effectiveness and impact.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in community outreach and engagement, providing consultation, guidance, and professional expertise to colleagues, partners, and organizational leadership.
  • Leads the development and delivery of educational content, instructional resources, presentations, and engagement activities tailored to a wide variety of audiences and complex subject matter.
  • Evaluates outreach and educational program effectiveness through analysis of participation, outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and community impact measures; implements improvements to enhance results.
  • Leads cross-functional and external collaborations to coordinate initiatives, improve outreach practices, and advance strategic engagement priorities across programs or areas of focus.
  • Represents the university in community, professional, and stakeholder settings while providing project leadership, mentoring others, and contributing expertise to outreach planning and program expansion efforts.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 5 years in a related field.

SKILLS

Required

  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
  • Highly thorough and dependable.
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
  • Possesses a high degree of initiative.
  • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Community Outreach

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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