External Affairs Specialist

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Academic and External Partnerships Specialist supports the development and execution of FMOL Health’s external engagements, with an emphasis on university relations, academic partnerships, government relations, and community outreach. The role works closely with system leadership, university partners, and external stakeholders to strengthen relationships, support strategic initiatives, and enhance FMOL Health’s presence in the community.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Advance FMOLHS interests through stakeholder engagement and strategy execution by building relationships with academic and leadership organizations to facilitate opportunities supporting system strategic goals.
• Execute partnership engagement strategies and relationship management, working toward department goals for advancing key academic and community initiatives.
• Develop reporting methodology and work with partners to create system reports defining the organization’s community impact and academic and job-growth impact.
• Manage external academic partnerships, ensuring alignment across clinical, educational, and workforce development initiatives, including education and research opportunities.
• Represent the organization at university and community events, meetings, and partnership engagements to strengthen relationships and visibility.
• Collaborate across government affairs, marketing, communications, and operational teams to ensure consistent messaging across university and external engagement efforts.
• Plan and execute system events, including conferences, group meetings, higher education meetings, legislative advocacy and public policy development opportunities, tours, and campus visits; ensure events are organized, within budget, and meet desired objectives and goals for advocacy and university relations.
• Coordinate FMOLHS engagement for sponsored sporting events involving academic and governmental affairs partners, coordinating with relevant institutions and liaisons to ensure tickets are available for employees, clients, and partners.
• Coordinate external affairs events for executives involving government or university relations.
• Coordinate the LSU/OLOL Championship Health Partnership by managing operations and fostering positive relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time