(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - Cancer Prevention and Control/WVU Cancer Institute

The WVU Cancer Institute Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

Participates in and contributes to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC). Facilitates day to day programming for one or more specific CPC programs or WVUCI priority projects. Cancer Prevention and Control serves all of West Virginia and this position will require travel throughout the state. This position is located within the Department of CPC in the WVU School of Medicine and WVUCI, and duties may include a variety of CPC or WVUCI projects and responsibilities. Work effort enhances state, regional, and national partnerships, delivery of service, community engagement, and WVUCI priorities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Coordinates internal and external relationships with community and/or clinical partners to improve cancer health outcomes in West Virginia.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community-based organizations throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
• Coordinates and facilitates internal and external programmatic meetings to monitor progress of grant-funded projects or initiatives as assigned. This includes developing agendas, facilitating meetings, recording meeting minutes, disseminating meeting minutes and action items as appropriate, and monitoring progress on identified action items and program deliverables.
• Contributes to the design and dissemination of innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence-based programs, content, and services. Provides technical assistance and expertise in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and applied research.
• Documents program progress, assessing strengths/weaknesses, and develops and implements strategies to improve outcomes and deliverables.
• Develops and disseminates cancer information creating resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, websites, etc. as relevant to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with applications for additional funding opportunities for CPC projects. Provides data to support development of documentation as required by internal and external stakeholders
• Participates in the implementation of the mission, vision, and strategic plan for the WVU Cancer Institute and Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.
• Develops and delivers presentations on cancer prevention, cancer screening, health literacy, and cultural competency as needed.
• Submits or assists with submission of articles, abstracts, and posters to promote programmatic work, research, and outreach of CPC.
• Functions as a member of the CPC staff and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, program meetings, and others as required. Includes conferences and training seminars provided by the WVUCI, Mountains of Hope (MOH) Cancer Coalition, and other relevant entities. Represents WVUCI and/or CPC at state, regional, and national meetings, and conferences.
• Completes all required WVU trainings and certifications. Collaborates with other CPC staff and programs to extend the reach of CPC.
• Assists with other CPC program activities as requested by leadership.

• Master's degree in appropriate discipline: public health, health communications, social work, social sciences, nursing, health education, healthcare administration, marketing, or other healthcare professions degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in coordinating health education programs, event planning, group dynamics, leadership, program assessment, evaluation, and practice facilitation.
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, adhere to deadlines, have high attention to detail and follow through, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled at writing correspondence and preparing reports.
• Ability to operate the necessary computer, software (Microsoft Office), web-based and other high-tech equipment relative to the program.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team environment and to coordinate participation of team members from various backgrounds.
• Skilled in group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage health education programs, event planning, group dynamics, leadership, program assessment, evaluation, and practice facilitation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a significant degree of independence.
• Ability to travel with regular overnight stays, working outside the traditional work week when needed.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Willingness to seek consultation and supervision as needed.
• Knowledge of current health issues, health education and behavioral theories, and health information needs of the medically underserved preferred.
• Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from various cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, including persons of all ages and orientations.
• Ability to rapidly learn institution, federal, and state statutes and regulations impacting the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community outreach and education, public communication and activities, and academic detailing with healthcare personnel.

• Valid WV Driver's license related to travel requirements of the position.
• CITI Certification (expected to be attained within 6-months of hiring.)

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.