Program Assistant (Community Outreach Specialist)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 29, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Assistant (Community Outreach Specialist)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning
Department	Epi-Cancer Health Disparity
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Assistant (Community Outreach Specialist) within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Program Assistant implements and presents health education programs relevant to pediatrics, adolescents, and young adults affected by cancer and benign blood disorders. The Program Assistant is responsible for curriculum development and/or the implementation of health education for the Rutgers Cancer Institute and related efforts in the New Jersey Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center of Research Excellence ( NJPHORCE). This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, outreach, training, program delivery and evaluations, communications, and event participation. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with team members, including Associate Director of PHORCE, and community stakeholders to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate community engagement and outreach activities. Performs community level engagement and outreach needs assessment. Participates in community advisory council and workgroup meetings and focus groups. Researches, identifies and utilizes evidence-based educational programs. Performs necessary community outreach and engagement program operations and communications. Expected outcomes include timely, accurate, and professional completion of the following tasks: Participates in phone, electronic, and in-person communications and meetings with outreach-relevant partner contacts, subject matter experts, and professionals to support the development and improvement of programs. Serves as a liaison with potential partners, partners, and others with community outreach and engagement related inquiries. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	21S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	58025.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	69366.00
Annual Maximum Salary	82164.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing or a related discipline, plus three (3) years of related experience in a business office, government agency or university setting required. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to hold self-accountable to high standards of professional excellence, demonstrated to maximize resources and be resourceful, seeks and accepts personal and professional responsibility on a continued basis. Effective oral and communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree with community outreach research experience and public health research experience conducting community-based research, and certification as an education specialist (CHES) is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of public health, healthcare, and health education principles and practices preferred. Strong interest in health disparities preferred. Fluent in Spanish desired.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 40 lbs. (to move project supplies, set-up and break-down event equipment, etc.) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions	Significant instate travel to partner locations and program events may be required. Must have access to a reliable car, or other means of transportation, for travel around the state to meetings and events with partners (mileage and tolls are reimbursed at standard University / Federal rates). Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2066
Posting Open Date	08/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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