NWIN Manager, Community Benefits & Affairs

Join UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana, as a Manager, Community Benefit & Community Affairs in our Urban Health Initiative department. The Manager, Community Benefit & Community Affairs is responsible for executing community health strategies, including the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), implementation plans, and community engagement efforts.

The position manages data collection, reporting, and evaluation of community benefit programs, while coordinating across internal departments and maintaining accurate documentation for regulatory and organizational use. The role also oversees Volunteer Services and maintains an active presence throughout the Northwest Indiana service area, building relationships with community partners and supporting the local implementation of community benefit and community engagement initiatives.

Essential Job Functions Program Execution & Implementation

• Implements community benefit initiatives and CHNA implementation plans; operationalizes priority health strategies and ensures activities are executed across the service area. Community Engagement & Partnership Management
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners; coordinates outreach activities and serves as a primary liaison between the hospital and community stakeholders. Reporting, Data Management & Evaluation- Leads data collection, tracking, and documentation of community benefit activities; maintains CBISA database; supports IRS Schedule H reporting and evaluates program outcomes. Volunteer Services Oversight
• Manages volunteer services, including recruitment, coordination, and program oversight, ensuring alignment with organizational and community needs. Internal Coordination & Staff Education
• Supports cross-functional coordination with internal departments; trains staff on community benefit processes and reporting expectations. Compliance & Administrative Oversight
• Ensures adherence to regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements; maintains accurate documentation and exercises sound judgment with sensitive information. Provides functional oversight to staff participating in community benefit activities and reporting processes across departments. Supports management of community benefit and volunteer services budgets under the general guidance of the Executive Director, Community Benefit & Health Improvement; monitors expenditures and alignment with approved plans and organizational priorities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, Community Development, or a related field. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, volunteer management, or related fields Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Shift: Days Unit/Department: Urban Health Initiative CBA Code: Non-Union