Director, Community Health – Impact

Advocate Aurora Health

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

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

Core Competencies

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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 priorities with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Health StrategySocial Drivers Of HealthPublic Health Data CollectionCommunity Benefit ReportingCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Community Health Needs AssessmentProgram DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWriting SkillsInfluenceDecision SupportCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Public HealthBachelor's Degree In Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree In Community PlanningBachelor's Degree In Health Administration

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementHealth DisparitiesPopulation Health InitiativesCivic 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 community health priorities with organizational strategies and population health goals
Lead the Community Health Needs Assessment cycle, 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
Convene internal and external partners, monitor progress against goals, and address implementation barriers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Community Planning, Health Administration, or another relevant field
7 years of experience addressing and improving the social drivers of health, community health strategy, population health initiatives, or related areas
Experience 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 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
Capacity to lead through influence and drive accountability across a matrixed organization
Ability to develop and manage projects within complex community environments
Ability to perform local and occasional enterprise-wide travel
Ability to operate necessary equipment
Ability to work virtually from a non-Advocate Health location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program