Post Secondary Engagement Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Center for Public Health Practice

Post Secondary Engagement Specialist Position #: 00002110 - Requisition #: 37083

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Post Secondary Engagement Specialist (Business Services Entry Professional). This position is a key member of The Hub for Youth Engagement, which houses a myriad of projects to provide funding and support to youth-serving organizations and schools to authentically engage youth in Colorado and beyond. The hub is part of the school's Center for Public Health Practice, and their flagship program is UpRISE, Colorado's youth tobacco control movement.

The Post Secondary Engagement Specialist will support UpRISE by recruiting and facilitating young adult and post-secondary student engagement, helping them to increase their knowledge and skills to support policy advocacy in local municipalities in collaboration with local public health agencies. This individual will provide youth engagement best practices coaching to local public health agencies, local youth-serving organizations, and schools who agree to host UpRISE coalitions. Additionally, this position will be responsible for supporting the Youth Action Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit at least 10 post-secondary students/participants.
• Facilitate learning experiences with post-secondary students/participants to increase their knowledge and skills related to public speaking and tobacco control advocacy.
• Plan and execute an advocacy day in collaboration with other community groups.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Colorado communities around best practices for youth engagement in tobacco control, mental health, community mobilization, participatory inquiry, and policy advocacy.
• Co-facilitate in-person and online meetings for UpRISE's Youth Action Board, building young people's skills to engage in public health work.
• Co-lead planning efforts for youth trainings and convenings, such as the Youth Action Board retreat.
• This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position and reports to the Director of The Hub for Youth Engagement.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid - This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, public health, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience with community engagement.
• At least two years of experience in youth engagement, directly working with other youth on a community coalition, board, or group.
• At least one year of experience with community level advocacy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with advocacy for public health.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Allyson.Howe@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until June 27, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $48,300 - $55,000 per year.

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.