[Hiring] Collective Impact Specialist @UVA Health

Role Description

The Collective Impact Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the STRONG Accountable Care Community’s (STRONG ACC) cradle-to-career strategy by supporting the implementation of cross-sector initiatives that improve outcomes for economically disadvantaged children, youth, and families across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. This position focuses on activating partners, coordinating strategy execution, and supporting data-informed decision-making within STRONG ACC’s collective impact framework.

The Collective Impact Specialist works closely with partners, workgroups, and leadership to ensure alignment, accountability, and measurable progress on shared regional goals. This position is supported by grant funding and is expected to continue as long as such funding remains available.

• Strategy Execution and Collective Impact Implementation
  • Support implementation of STRONG ACC’s strategic plan across priority focus areas (e.g., early childhood, education, workforce development, family stability).
  • Translate high-level strategies into actionable workplans, timelines, and partner-driven activities.
  • Ensure alignment of workgroup efforts with shared outcomes and performance measures.
  • Identify and elevate opportunities to strengthen cross-sector coordination and impact.
• Partner Engagement and Network Activation
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with cross-sector partners, including education, healthcare, nonprofits, business, and government.
  • Recruit and onboard new partners aligned with STRONG ACC priorities.
  • Support partners in aligning their programs and initiatives with the STRONG ACC’s strategic agenda.
  • Promote collaboration across organizations to reduce duplication and increase collective impact.
• Workgroup and Initiative Coordination
  • Coordinate STRONG ACC workgroups and strategy teams to ensure focused, outcome-driven meetings.
  • Support development of agendas, action tracking, and follow-up to drive accountability.
  • Ensure communication and alignment across workgroups and initiatives.
  • Shift workgroups from information-sharing to action and results.
• Data, Learning and Continuous Improvement
  • Support collection, interpretation, and use of data to track progress on key regional indicators.
  • Assist in development of dashboards, reports, and partner-facing insights.
  • Help partners use data to inform strategy adjustments and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to STRONG ACC’s learning agenda and shared measurement approach.
• Policy and Advocacy
  • Monitor and summarize state (TN, VA) and federal policy developments impacting STRONG ACC priorities.
  • Support development and coordination of STRONG ACC’s annual policy agenda.
  • Engage partners in aligned advocacy efforts, including Day on the Hill activities.
  • Strengthen alignment between policy efforts and on-the-ground strategies.
• Communications and Field Building
  • Contribute to communications that elevate STRONG ACC’s impact, including newsletters, reports, and presentations.
  • Support storytelling that connects data, partner work, and regional outcomes.
  • Represent STRONG ACC in meetings, convenings, and regional initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, human services, social work, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in community engagement, coalition building, or membership services
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and drive action across diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with collective impact principles and trauma-informed approaches preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (experience with data tools a plus)

Work Environment & Expectations

• Remote position with regular travel across Southwest Virginia and occasionally in Northeast Tennessee
• Occasional evening and weekend work to support partner engagement and events

Location

• Remote (must reside in Southwest Virginia)

Reports to

• STRONG ACC Director

Employment Type

• Full-time, Exempt