Manager, Health Equity and Community Impact

Manager, Health Equity and Community Impact 

Description

Every person deserves the chance to have a whole, healthy life. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 38.4 million people of all ages—or 11.6% of the US population—had diabetes. Moreover, rates of diabetes and prediabetes continue to rise, disproportionately impacting some communities over others.

As advocates for health equity, the ADA strives to advance access to quality diabetes care for all people. In collaboration with local organizations, we aim to drive positive health outcomes by implementing community-centered interventions that address and remove barriers to equitable health. With an intentional focus on the rise and burden of diabetes for groups most affected, the ADA aims to raise awareness, disseminate diabetes education in a meaningful and culturally relevant way, support inclusive research, and advocate to disrupt systems that create obstacles to equitable health for all.

The American Diabetes Association seeks a Manager of Health Equity and Community Impact to help support special projects within the Health Equity Now portfolio, advancing the ADA’s Health Equity strategic vision and Bill of Rights, and delivering on initiatives related to social drivers of health, prediabetes, diabetes management and care and other chronic diseases like obesity. The person in this grant funded role will be relied on as a strategic partner, thought leader, problem solver, and solutions finder. This individual will indirectly support the SVP and other Office of Health Equity (OHE) members as they engage with communities and organizations nationally and locally. Project management is a key component of the role, as well as the utilization of metrics and evaluation to help inform future project work. The person in this role will be able to think systemically. Completing work efficiently and effectively will be a norm for the person in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual contributor who can build and cultivate relationships internally and externally to advance ADA’s health equity initiatives.
• Collaboration across the enterprise to drive and ensure completion of programmatic work supporting initiatives focused on addressing disparities and barriers to health and wellness in communities.
• Adept at forward thinking and taking the initiative to identify gaps or areas of opportunity related to programmatic work led by the OHE.
• Initiator and creator of innovative solutions and ideas informed, often using technology to efficiently and effectively complete work.
• Representative of the OHE at internal-facing meetings and occasionally at external meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s in public or population health or a science-related discipline is preferred.
• Account and relationship management experience.
• 2 years of progressive experience in community engagement and community health promotion.
• Ability to work within and across spheres of influence, to include C-suite leaders.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to meet goals on or ahead of schedule.
• Ability to measure outcomes of initiatives and pivot as needed.
• Ability to develop creative and comprehensive stewardship reviews and impact reports.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Executive presence.

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $67,000 - $73,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of million

 

About the OrganizationThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.  

Req NumberHEA-25-00001  

LocationRemote, US - Nationwide Posting Location  

Full-Time/Part-TimePart-Time  

CategoryHealth Equity  

EOE StatementIt is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.