The Academic and External Partnerships Specialist will support the development and execution of FMOL Health’s external engagements, with a strong emphasis on university relations, academic partnerships, government relations and community outreach. This role will work closely with system leadership, university partners and external stakeholders to strengthen relationships, support strategic initiatives and enhance the presence of FMOL Health in the community.
Responsibilities- Advance FMOLHS interests through stakeholder engagement and strategy execution by building relationships with academic and leadership organizations to facilitate opportunities which support system strategic goals.
- Execute partnership engagement strategies, relationship management and work with department goals for advancing key academic and community initiatives.
- Develop reporting methodology and work with partners to create system reports that define our contribution both at a community impact level and academic, job growth impact level.
- Manage external academic partnerships, ensuring alignment across clinical, educational and workforce development initiatives in areas such as education and research opportunities.
- Represent the organization at university and community events, meetings and partnership engagements to strengthen relationships and visibility.
- Collaborate across departments including government affairs, marketing, communications and operational teams to ensure consistent messaging across university and external engagement efforts.
- Plan and execute various system events, including but not limited to conferences, group meetings, higher education meetings and legislative advocacy/public policy development opportunities, tours and campus visits. Ensure all events are well-organized, within budget, and meet the desired objectives as well as goal setting for advocacy and university relations.
- Serve as the FMOLHS engagement coordinator for sponsored sporting events involving academic partners and governmental affairs partners. Coordinates with relevant institution and liaisons to ensure tickets are available for employees, clients, and partners.
- Coordinate external affairs events for executives when they involve government or university relations.
- Serve as a coordinator for the LSU/OLOL Championship Health Partnership ensuring partnership by managing operations and fostering positive relationships.
Experience: 3 years in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Skills Required
- Three years of experience in business administration, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree
What We Do
FMOL Health is a large, non-profit, Catholic healthcare system sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, providing faith-based, quality, and compassionate care in Louisiana and Mississippi.
