Coordinate activities with university partners (i.e. Office of
Interprofessional Practice and Education), students, alumni and
community members to enhance the visibility of the school's
contribution to the community to both internal and external
constituents.
Collaborate with the SPHHP Health On Wheels team on operational
matters, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing,
inventory management and compliance with university
procedures.
Mobile health unit requirements: Drive to scheduled events; Set
up and break down units at event sites; Maintain cleanliness of
units and coordinate maintenance; Assist with unit detailing and
upkeep; Support events during normal business hours, evenings, and
weekends as needed.
Track and monitor data to evaluate effectiveness, inform future
planning and support accreditation requirements for community
engagement and service.
Support grant administration, including managing financial
tracking and contributing to grant reporting requirements.
Supervise and train students, part-time staff, and volunteers
in community engagement activities.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and
confidentiality in alignment with health standards.
Manage relationships with community partners, identify new
partnership opportunities, and support ongoing collaboration
efforts.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support community
engagement and Health On Wheels operations.
To promote safe driving practices for the protection of the
University Community, all those who drive University-owned vehicles
are required to be included in the New York State Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) License Event Notification Service
(LENS).
This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as
such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing
under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of
1991.
About the School SPHHP is the home to five
departments: biostatistics, community health and health behavior,
epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition
sciences, and rehabilitation science. Faculty and students engage
in research and community activities designed to improve the health
of populations, communities and individuals. For more information,
visit the
School of Public Health
and Health Professions website.
Learn
more:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes
all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of professional experience in community outreach
setting, or related health field
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Experience and comfort driving sprinter-type vans or similar
vehicles
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed for evening/weekend
outreach events
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the
ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and
regulations and provide guidance and recommendations to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse
populations; maintain high level of cultural competency
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and
proactively follow up on issues without direction
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain
composure in a fast-paced environment
- Must be an adept problem-solver who is able to independently
manage competing demands and changing guidance under strict
deadlines
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite
- A combination of education and experience will be considered in
lieu of the requirement
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a health related profession
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Project management experience
- EMT or nursing background
- Experience in higher education or research settings, working
with faculty, staff, and students.
- Multilingual (Spanish, Burmese, etc)
Physical Demands
Ability to transport materials weighing up to 75 lbs. Other
physical requirements include moving, balancing, positioning self
(e.g., stooping, twisting), and remaining in a stationary position
on feet for extended periods.
Salary Range
$64,000 - $69,500
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants will be required to provide their driver's license
information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable
participation in the DMV's License Event Notification System (LENS)
and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration.
The FMCDS Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the
University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify
drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Lisa Neff
Contact's Pronouns: She/Her
Contact's Title: Assistant Dean for Community
Engagement
Contact's Email: lisaneff@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6704
Posting Dates
Posted: 09/22/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 11/16/2026
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