Under the general direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist uses a community-organizing approach to engage with existing members and to recruit new members, with a special focus on underrepresented and medically underserved populations. The position serves as the main point of contact for membership within the region. The Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist will work to ensure adequate resources are made available to support initiatives using NLM products and services. The position also serves as the MLA Disaster Information Specialist for the Region and is Chair of the region’s Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee (ERPAC).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall

• Work with the ED to develop goals and objectives for the Region.
• Evaluate, assess, and report programming and outcomes. Provide quarterly reports of membership data.
• Participate on committees at the local, regional and national level as appropriate.
• Promote NLM services and products by continually reaching out to community partners and other organizations.
• Maintain established methods and create new ways to effectively communicate with members and partners throughout the Region.
• Establish membership pathway workflow and follow-up with contacts after conferences or other meetings.
• Lead recruitment efforts and campaigns to add members and partners to the Region.
• Create and support key communication efforts. Create standalone promotional packets for various community stakeholders and groups with accompanying guides for usage.
• Collaborate with Region 2 team members, across the national NNLM network and MUSC Libraries and Faculty
• Serves as the Disaster Recovery MLA Disaster Information Specialist for the Region
• Engage in research, scholarship, and university and professional service opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Libraries Faculty Handbook

Outreach

• Use a community-organizing approach to engage with members/nonmembers
• Develop membership, outreach, engagement plans/subplans
• Respond to network member requests for marketing and training materials on NLM products and services
• Promote and exhibit NLM Resources at national, regional and local conferences
• Develop and expand partnerships with first responders and organizations focused on emergency preparedness and recovery for these natural disasters is beneficial to the Region.
• Maintain an Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan to ensure uninterrupted service during large-scale threats, disasters, and localized emergencies especially those that are most common in the region.
• Serve as Chair of the region’s Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee (ERPAC)
• Provide outreach services to underrepresented and medically underserved populations.
• Forge new and leverage current relationships with potential members and partners.
• Work with the Technology and Innovation Strategist to identify and support DOCLINE participants.

Education

• Provide online and/in-person reference, consulting, training, and technical advice in support of NLM systems
• Apply adult learning theories, principles, and practices to support teaching and learning.
• Plan, design, promote, and teach online and in-person curriculum and classes and workshops related to NLM programs, services, and informational resources to librarians, consumers, and health professionals.
• Monitor regional trends as well as previously identified needs and plan programming targeting those specific audiences.
• Develop and evaluate instructional programs.

Sub-award Support

• Provide network members support in project planning, proposal preparation, submission, and project evaluation.
• Solicit applications for awards and subcontracts.
• Serve as member of proposal review team; make recommendations for funding.
• Post award, monitor and report on network member project progress for those funded.
• Aid and consult subawardees

MUSC Libraries Faculty

• Engage in research, scholarship, and university and professional service opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Libraries Faculty Handbook

General Duties

• Engage in research, scholarship, and university and professional service opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Libraries Faculty Handbook

Required qualifications

• ALA-accredited graduate degree or an advanced degree in another discipline. 
• Experience teaching to a variety of audience levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communications. 
• Ability to work cooperatively in a demanding and changing environment with all levels of staff and members of the public. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to travel to off-site locations. 
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in teaching and learning in library instruction. 
• Knowledge of technology applications and trends in health sciences libraries.  

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of NLM and NCBI databases. 
• Significant experience in a library or community outreach, or similar work. 
• Knowledge of NLM’s programs and strategic initiatives. 
• A record of professional, scholarly research activity. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Attributes

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, effective, consistent project coordination, leadership, and communications, and the ability to bring projects to fruition. 
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize, develop policies, build consensus, and lead strategic initiatives across the library. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision-making. 
• Ability to manage and lead a team with widely diverse skills and backgrounds in a rapidly changing environment. 
• Ability to innovate and proactively advocate new opportunities and challenges. 
• Commitment to execution and results orientation 
• Strong commitment to quality service 
• Commitment to continued professional growth and active participation in professional activities and service. 

The University offers competitive benefits: 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 13 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at up to 3 times one's annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: https://web.musc.edu/human-resources/university-hr/benefits

Faculty rank is open.

Salary is commensurate with education/experience. A minimum of $60,000 for the candidate with the required education and appropriate experience.

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $298 million in research funds in fiscal year 2022, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding, with more than $220 million. For information on academic programs, visit musc.edu.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned and equity stake), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development; more than 350 telehealth sites and connectivity to patients’ homes; and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.1 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024,, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume/cv, and the contact information for three references. For more information and to apply, please go to https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Community-Engagement-and-Outreach-Strategist---Library_R-0000033145-1

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.   

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For further information and clarification of this position please inquire to Ms. Shannon D. Jones via e-mail joneshan@musc.edu or telephone 843 792-8839