Director, Community Health – Impact

Advocate Aurora Health

. Partner with local facility leaders, clinical teams, operational stakeholders, and enterprise Community Health & Impact leaders to align local community health priorities with organizational strategies, service line priorities, and population health goals .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community health strategy, program development, and evaluation, with a strong focus on addressing social drivers of health and improving health outcomes in underserved communities. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with diverse stakeholders to align community health initiatives with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Health StrategySocial Drivers Of HealthPublic Health Data CollectionCross-Functional Team LeadershipCommunity Benefit Reporting

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Hard Skills

Community Health Needs AssessmentProgram DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWriting SkillsInfluenceCollaborationDecision Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Public Health

Industry Keywords

Population Health InitiativesCommunity EngagementHealth DisparitiesCivic LeadersPhilanthropic Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with local facility leaders, clinical teams, operational stakeholders, and enterprise Community Health & Impact leaders to align local community health priorities with organizational strategies, service line priorities, and population health goals
Lead the Community Health Needs Assessment cycle and related Implementation Strategies and governance responsibilities for assigned markets or facilities
Develop, implement, and refine community health programs addressing priority social drivers of health
Establish performance measures, evaluation approaches, and reporting processes to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
Source, assess, and advance local community projects for potential low-interest loan investment
Support Community Engagement strategies and relationships with community-based organizations, public agencies, civic leaders, philanthropic partners, and local stakeholders
Oversee community benefit data entry, documentation, and validation processes
Translate community data, partner insights, and implementation progress into recommendations, presentations, and updates
Support cross-functional collaboration and project execution by convening partners, monitoring progress, and addressing implementation barriers
Work Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with weekends as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Community Planning, Health Administration or other relevant field
7 years of experience addressing and improving the social drivers of health, community health strategy, population health initiatives, or related areas
Experience with building strategy to improve health in underserved communities
Ability to drive clarity, alignment, and decision support across a complex organization, including senior-level executives
Knowledge of current and emerging best practices in large health systems addressing community need, social drivers of health and health disparities
Knowledge of public health data collection and analysis
Familiarity with Community Benefit Reporting approaches and standards
Experience addressing social drivers of health, specifically with coalitions and community-based partners
Strong analytical and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to build, convene, and align cross-functional teams and working groups toward shared goals, with capacity to lead through influence and drive accountability across a matrixed organization
Ability to develop and manage projects within complex community environments
Ability to travel locally within assigned service area and occasionally across enterprise service areas
Ability to work from a non-Advocate Health location
Operates equipment necessary to perform job functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits Eligible
Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program