Director of Community Engagement Tulsa, OK

Position Title :

Director of Community Engagement Tulsa, OK

Department :

Brand and Growth Marketing

Job Description :

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General Description : The Director of Community Engagement will lead the development and execution of OU Health’s community strategy in northeast Oklahoma and the greater Tulsa region, with the main focus of the position on building visibility, trust, and alignment ahead of the 2028 opening of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Tulsa. This role serves as OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center’s community-facing leader in northeastern Oklahoma — forging partnerships, creating outreach programs, and engaging diverse audiences to position OU Health as a trusted healthcare partner and anchor institution for the region. Working under the leadership of the Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations, this leader will lay the foundation for sustained, measurable impact across community health, cancer prevention and screening, and access to academic healthcare. Once the cancer center opens, the Director will transition focus toward operationalizing community-based oncology engagement, outreach partnerships, and health equity programs.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

Strategic Leadership and Regional Engagement

• Develop and implement a Tulsa regional community engagement strategy aligned with OU and OU Health’s mission, brand, and community health priorities.
• Serve as an extension of OU Health’s Community team, scaling programs and activations in the Tulsa region.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Tulsa community organizations, civic leaders, local government, schools, tribal partners, and nonprofits across northeastern Oklahoma.
• Partner with the OU Foundation on deepening relationships with philanthropic partners.
• Serve as the primary representative for OU Health community engagement in Tulsa, ensuring alignment with statewide outreach strategies and leadership direction.
• Partner with the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center leadership team to ensure early community awareness, education, and partnership development in advance of the 2028 opening.

Cancer Center Readiness and Community Activation

Brand Development and Visibility

Program Design and Implementation

Equity and Health Impact

General Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Communications, Business, or related field required.

Experience : 5 years of progressive leadership experience in community relations, healthcare outreach, nonprofit leadership, or public affairs required.

License / Certification / Registration : None.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

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