About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Job Summary

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VP Community Affairs is responsible for the oversight of planning, developing, and implementing community affairs programs and initiatives for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH),  that enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve Identifies, evaluates and analyzes best practices for community affairs initiatives that are aligned with system priorities and community health needs assessments., Directs community affairs programs and faith-focused initiatives from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Develops methods to measure performance outcomes to ensure the programs achieve system priorities and the needs of the communities we serve. 

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Strengthens BSW relationships with key stakeholders and community leaders to advance the system’s Mission and strategic priorities in the communities we serve. Represents the organization at community events and forums.  Collaborates closely with executive leadership, system leadership, operations, legal, risk management, communications, and other departments to develop and implement community affairs strategies.

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Essential Functions

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- Oversees community affairs for BSWH. 
- Leads development, execution and ensures implementation of community affairs programs that align with system priorities.
- Researches, applies, and implements community affairs best practices.  
- Leads the development and implementation of operational metrics, dashboards, analytics and reports that quantify and measure the benefits of BSWH community affairs programs. 
- Strengthens relationships with key stakeholders and community leaders to amplify BSWH community affairs strategies and programs.
- Leads a high-performance team that supports the strategy, outcomes and metrics to measure contributions to the communities, members and populations served.

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Key Success Factors

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- Bachelor's degree in political science, business,, public policy, or related field preferred. Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in community affairs or public affairs.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Ability to build internal and external relationships with stakeholders and organizations to advance community affairs strategies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and balance achieving near-term results with building and scaling long term.

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Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

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- Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification; Master’s preferred
- 7 years of experience