Department:

Location:

Non-Campus Other

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108008

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an in-depth specialized training program. Additional experience may not be used to offset the educational requirement. Grade 6 (Salaried).

Position Description:

This position is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Cancer Control Specialist II in the Brown Cancer Center will manage the Bowling Green office of the Kentucky Cancer Program, the state mandated cancer control program established by the Kentucky General Assembly, and will be responsible for cancer control initiatives in a seven county district of Kentucky.  This individual will also lead specially funded cancer control initiatives in the district and select statewide initiatives.  Activities include all components of cancer prevention and early detection programs; patient and family support services; continuing education and training programs for health care providers; and coalitions/partnerships to address cancer problems. Programs are developed in accordance with national, evidence based guidelines.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage all operations of a regional office for the Kentucky Cancer Program including programming, staffing, financial affairs, physical facilities, supplies and technology.

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education, outreach, and training programs for the public and health care providers including the utilization of virtual technology as well as traditional and social media.

• Lead and participate in cancer control coalitions and partnerships to address cancer problems and community needs.

• Identify and engage community leaders and stakeholders including medical providers, health systems, the media, businesses, social groups, faith-based communities, government officials, legislators and agencies, etc. to implement cancer control programs, develop partnerships and maintain a District Cancer Council of advisors.

• Identify and secure funding through grants, contracts, and sponsorships for local and state cancer initiatives. Manage funded operations including budgets, deliverables, and reports to funding entities.

• Submit district service data to the KCP database.

• Identify, monitor and submit district cancer resource data to the KCP Pathfinder database.

• Engage national and state partners along with colleagues at UofL and UK to collaborate on special cancer control initiatives for implementation in assigned districts; to develop statewide program plans; and to coordinate contract/grant deliverables.

• Work with partners to develop patient support programs based on the needs of the district and secure resources for cancer patients and families.

• Develop and implement cancer prevention, screening, and care campaigns utilizing print materials, video, television, radio, newspaper, and social media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the Kentucky Cancer Program along with established relationships with Kentucky health systems, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

• Extensive understanding of cancer control across the continuum of disease.

• Successful track record in communications and programming for the public, health care professionals, and cancer patients/survivors.

• Experience in communications and programming via virtual technology along with traditional and social media.

• Experience in developing grant proposals and reports.

• Ability to successfully interact with diverse audiences.

• Committed to health equity.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$79,540.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$52,993.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.