National Launch Marketing Strategy for the SDOH Toolkit Book

Tellegacy is preparing for the national launch of the SDOH Toolkit book, which addresses solutions for social isolation and loneliness among older adults. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that effectively promotes the book and engages the target audience. The project involves conducting action research through targeted outreach, such as emails or surveys, to gather feedback on messaging and assess interest in speaking engagements or book purchases. Learners will apply their classroom knowledge of marketing principles to create a strategy that resonates with the intended audience, ensuring the book's successful introduction to the market. The project will focus on identifying key messaging, potential outreach channels, and strategies for engaging stakeholders interested in the book's themes.

Project Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY: Project Assistant coordinates with Director, Dr. Jeremy Holloway, in assuring the success of the Tellegacy program in which University students (Legacy Builders) calls community resident in retirement communities or assisted living facilities via virtually or phone weekly to connect and become a friend. University student connects with resident to bring them from feelings of isolation to connection, community, and focus on their legacy.

Project Manager

Job Description Title: Project Manager of Student Weekly Conversation Program with Elderly GENERAL SUMMARY: Project Manager coordinates with Director, Dr. Jeremy Holloway, in assuring the success of the Tellegacy program in which University students (Legacy Builders) calls community resident in retirement communities or assisted living facilities via virtually or phone weekly to connect and become a friend.   University student connects with resident to bring them from feelings of isolation to connection, community, and focus on their legacy. QUALIFICATIONS Undergrad: must maintain a 2.5 GPA . Graduate Level: 3.0 A relatively high level of analytical ability is required to assess general needs conversationally of the resident, develop and manage discharge plan and to effectively utilize intellectual resources of the program. Well versed in the use of technology: virtual meeting software (Zoom), and in filling out online forms. A significant level of interpersonal skills is required to build rapport and connect with the resident. Other qualifications include: Written and verbal communication skills Capacity to manage high stress situations Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously Leadership skills Big-picture thinking and vision Attention to detail Conflict resolution skills RESPONSIBILITIES Leading project planning sessions Coordinating staff and internal resources Managing project progress and adapt work as required Ensuring projects meet deadlines Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders Designing and signing off on contracts Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review Designing risk mitigation plan Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects Managing large and diverse teams Project Manager job qualifications and requirements We’ll also reward your hard work with: Connections with a flourishing Honor Society Assistance in a mentorship-structured program And much more Possible Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Work Shift: Days Department: Tellegacy All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at  Jeremy.holloway@utoledo.edu For more information or to sign to be a weekly caller to residents, click on this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePTT1SFxAmrogy_ds8SQDgDZEawPshVRiWadOI4WTLcavfHw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Legacy Builder - University Students Serving Older Adults

What the student does: Our University students, known as Legacy Builders, connect with older adults via phone or through virtual visits. During each session, the Legacy Builders ask the older adult legacy-themed questions about their life from early childhood to adulthood to their current stage. The discussions focus on building rapport and providing a sense of hope, while also allowing the older adult to impart wisdom and share stories of their past with the students. A legacy book is provided back to the older adult at the end of the sessions. Required skills: Prompt responder - student must be efficient and punctual when responding to calls and emails Proactive thinker - student must think outside of the box and exhibit initiative Flexible planner - student must exhibit strong time management, be self disciplined, and adapt well to changes Team player - student must be able to collaborate in a team environment Problem solver - student must be able to overcome challenges with creative solutions Student must be hospitable, courteous, and kind to others How the student benefits: Complete required service/clinical hours Enhance connecting and listening skills Receive training in vision/goal-setting, mindfulness, growth mindset, and legacy interviewing Learn new perspectives from an older generation Participate in a mentorship program Help improve someone's quality of life and health status Experience: The student receives business experience working alongside the Founder/CEO of a start-up company and learns many of the ins and outs of servicing a start-up project. Mentorship: The student will receive training, teaching, and mentorship from program executives. Resume Sculpting: The student will have the opportunity to build on their resume and add executives as references. Dr. Holloway will provide a project description for the student to add this experience to their resume.