Manager - External Affairs

About Ross University School of Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, expands access and opportunity to students on the path to becoming skilled physicians who are determined to make an impact in global communities. RUSM has graduated more than 15,000 alumni who practice in the U.S. and Canada. Located in Barbados, RUSM promotes equitable educational access through the Access and Inclusion in Medicine (AIM) Scholars Program to advance equity in healthcare through diversity and inclusion and to directly impact underserved communities by decreasing health disparities in the U.S. RUSM is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Opportunity at a Glance

The office of External affairs will oversee and drive change in the areas of Community Engagement, Community Academic affairs, and the Community Medicine, Global Health Program.

The OEA program focuses on partnerships with community organizations where RUSM students live, study, and serve. The OEA programming ensures students are trained to address health inequities in a diverse environment.

The Manager role is integral in ensuring the operational efficiency of the Office of External Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and management of the OEA budget.
• Provide oversight for ongoing accounting need related to payment of partners and engagement in due diligence around OEA accounting needs.
• Provide logistical support for activities within the Community medicine, global health program, including but not limited to transportation, scheduling, liaising with community and clinical partners
• Provide all other operational support for activities within the OEA.
• Assist in development and implementation of local and regional community engagement to establish strong networks, fostering an inclusive environment between the community and RUSM students.
• Support engagement of the SADEA with external stakeholders, e.g., NGO’s, Governmental agencies and Ministries, healthcare leaders and staff other relevant healthcare and educational institutions and local service and philanthropic organizations.
• Liaise and collaborate with ATGE department of global impact and sustainability.
• Assist in implementing the OEA strategic plan.
• Monitor and evaluate OEA activities and projects. 
• Work closely with other RUSM departments in raising awareness and collaborating on engagement activities.
• Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of the strategic engagement with the public and private sector organizations with which the OEA seeks partnerships.
• Assist in maintenance of strong relationships with the health care entities, to achieve the dual objective of providing support to health care entities and providing appropriate, early clinical experiences to RUSM students.
• Liaise with the relevant RUSM colleagues in relevant departments to assist in improving and optimizing voluntary student experiences.
• Support development of community initiatives and programs aligned with local healthcare needs and communicate such events to the internal and external Community. E.g., Recognition of Heath awareness days/months.
• Responsible for sharing communication of activities from the Office of External Affairs.
• Liaise with Communication team to support internal and external communication.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Public Health or a related field Required.
• Master's Degree: MBA, MPM or MPH or MHA would be an asset
• Licenses and Certifications
• Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred

Work Experience

Experience Details Required/Preferred

• 3+ years work experience in supporting community programming and delivery in a related area. Required
• Experience in community engagement and health promotion, preferred.
• Experience working with governmental agencies, preferred.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ability to work in a diverse Community of students, faculty and patients.
• Knowledge in the area of community engagement, health promotion and public health.
• Ability to succeed in a collaborative work setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A record of ability to network with governmental and non-governmental organizations, and ability to develop new partnerships.
• A self-starter who takes and is a creative and Innovative thinker.
• Sound knowledge of local Community and Regional Affairs.
• Familiarity with the healthcare system in the Barbados and the region.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in solving problems.
• The role may require local and international travel periodically for 2-to-4-week periods.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation