Indianapolis Health Equity, Access, outReach and Treatment (iHEART) Collaborative will launch in 3 Indianapolis areas focusing on reducing health inequities that contribute to overall cardiovascular health. This collaborative's innovative approach will bring together medical, research, and community engagement resources to screen, refer, and treat individuals in medically underserved areas.
Job Summary
The coalition lead will manage the development of the iHEART community coalition in all respects with the goal of reducing chronic disease, specifically cardiovascular disease in collaboration with their coalition members.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Teams with the iHEART project team and local community partners in strategic planning.
Implements action plans.
Oversees special initiatives.
Manages recruitment and retention of coalition members.
Collects and reports coalition effectiveness metrics.
Strategically coordinates the iHEART efforts with other statewide coalitions .
Works closely with other coalition leads at the Indiana CTSI, IU Health, Indianapolis Diabetes Impact Project (DIP-IN) and community partners.
General Responsibilities
Oversees and drives the coalition membership growth, retention and engagement. Strategically integrates coalition with other synergistic efforts including other coalitions
Assists in developing, coordinating and managing coalition initiatives and events both locally and statewide
Coordinates activities and work between the other coalition coordinators
Collects, records, analyzes, and reports coalition performance metrics
Effectively integrates coalition members with resources available
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 in Public Health, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
Preferred
Master's Degree in related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 or more years relevant experience in public or community health settings and/or coalition building.
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Ability to build strong customer relationships.
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.
In-state travel is required.
Additional Information
This position is grant funded through August 2025. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Public Health
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