Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)

Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time) Posting Number req26853 Department Center for Rural Health Department Website Link https://publichealth.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Center for Rural Health's Rural Health Overdose Data to Action program by finalizing research projects, outreach activities, and community engagement initiatives focused on substance use prevention. This position is responsible for completing pending deliverables, developing training materials for substance use prevention screening in non-traditional settings, and organizing comprehensive documentation for program evaluation and knowledge transfer. The coordinator will prepare handover materials and ensure smooth transition of work to future staff while maintaining organized documentation of all project activities. This is a hybrid and flexible remote position requiring expertise in substance use prevention, harm reduction, and opioid use disorder. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work at the University of Arizona campus with remote work flexibility. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . Duties & Responsibilities Completion of Assigned Work: Finalize all pending tasks related to research and outreach/community engagement needed for the Rural Health Overdose Data to Action program, such as technical assistance community partner projects and video development. Finalize research and develop training for substance use prevention screening for non-traditional settings. Ensure all deliverables, reports, training materials or project outputs are completed to the extent possible within the appointed time. Document any incomplete work or anticipated delays and communicate with supervisor. Documentation and Research: Organize and submit all relevant documents, datasets, materials, outreach resources and other pertinent information for the quarterly and end of year evaluation. Prepare summaries or handover notes describing status of deliverables. Present finalized research or outreach/community engagement findings at relevant meetings. Administrative Responsibilities: Organize programmatic files, datasets and other documentation of the project in appropriate shared drives. Knowledge Transfer: Provide guidance and materials that may aid future student employees or project staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of or willingness to learn Asana (project management tool), SharePoint and UA Box (document storage tools), Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Qualtrics or REDcap (assessment tools) independently, among other project tools. Skilled in managing multiple priorities. Ability to work with people with life challenges and who are under-resourced—interest in achieving health equity and access for all. Ability to use healthy communication with students, team members, project leadership, community members, and health professionals. Ability to support leadership to ensure project teams to meet and exceed project goals and to use dynamic leadership styles to influence the work of others. Understanding of and experience in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery and specifically opioid use disorder. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience may be required. Preferred Qualifications Preferred knowledge of health promotion, access to care, social drivers of health, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE 0.50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 prorated by FTE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Cmty & Health Systems Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Brianna Rooney I [email protected] Open Date 8/20/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].