External Affairs Specialist

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

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 community presence. The specialist manages academic partnerships and engagement strategies, develops reporting methods to measure community and academic impact, and represents the organization at university and community events. The role also plans and coordinates system events and executive engagements involving government or university relations, and coordinates FMOLHS participation in sponsored sporting events with academic and governmental affairs partners. The position serves as coordinator for the LSU/OLOL Championship Health Partnership, managing operations and fostering positive relationships.

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 support system strategic goals.
Execute partnership engagement strategies, manage relationships, and work toward department goals for academic and community initiatives.
Develop reporting methodologies and collaborate with partners on system reports describing community impact and academic and job-growth impact.
Manage external academic partnerships and ensure 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 with 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 well-organized, within budget, and meet desired objectives, including goal setting for advocacy and university relations.
Coordinate FMOLHS engagement for sponsored sporting events involving academic and governmental affairs partners, including coordinating ticket availability 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.