Health Educator, Cancer Center

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 03, 2024

Health Educator, Cancer Center
Posting Number	req20797
Department	Cancer Center Division
Department Website Link	https://cancercenter.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer through patient care, research, and education. The UACC is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center headquartered in the state of Arizona. The UACC is seeking candidates for a Health Educator position in our Community Outreach & Education (COE) department. The Health Educator is crucial to the success of the COE team as this position develops and promotes health educational programming focused on cancer education and awareness to under-served populations primarily in Southern Arizona. Other duties will include gathering data, assisting in developing health education initiatives aimed at promoting cancer prevention and awareness, and coordinating with organizations throughout the state of Arizona to build and sustain community partnerships for a #CancerFreeArizona. The catchment area for the UACC is five counties in Southern Arizona (Pima, Yuma, Cochise, Pinal, and Santa Cruz) and this position is located in Tucson, AZ. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Promotion and administration of cancer education programming and events to support community engagement and special projects: Develops and executes community events, workshops, and/or conferences to deliver cancer education and facilitate connection to resources - this includes handling logistics (venue, speakers, agenda), determining content, and developing/executing event promotion plans. Coordinates with community partners to identify and attend community outreach events to delivery cancer education throughout Southern Arizona. Manages informational tables and tabling activities to promote cancer education and awareness to various demographics; responds to questions relating to cancer issues, providing relevant information and/or referring community members to appropriate community resources. Development of cancer educational programming and materials: Develops cancer educational materials for print, electronic, website, newsletters, and social media distribution relevant for cancer education and outreach activities to Arizona communities. Contributes to the development and delivery of culturally-tailored educational materials relevant to different community demographics. Supports the management of social media platforms and other digital channels to provide community outreach and engagement information. Helps maintain databases of cancer health information for distribution. Networking with community partners and stakeholders: Participate as a UACC representative on committees and planning groups to facilitate cancer health education programming. Serves as a resource for cancer center and community programs/services. Identifies strategic partnerships with organizations and stakeholders that promote cancer education and awareness. Assessment of COE programming and initiatives: Monitors and evaluates progress of assigned events, initiatives, and programs. Documents activities, recording information, and maintaining databases. Assist in community-based research projects (i.e. assessment and promotion) to determine cancer education needs. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, REDCap, and Qualtrics. Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate health education programs. Ability to develop educational materials and aids, and to promote and present health education initiatives. Ability to document processes, maintain databases, and provide access to resources. Excellent communication and networking skills.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. One (1) year of relevant work experience required. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Ability to attend community events in the evening and/or weekends. Ability to travel to events throughout the state, including overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual in English and Spanish. Bachelor of Science in Public Health, or similar field. Experience fostering strategic partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders. Experience collecting data. At least one (1) year of experience in delivering health education programs & community outreach to underserved populations.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	5
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$20.33
Grade Range Midpoint	$25.41
Grade Range Maximum	$30.49
Career Stream and Level	PC1
Job Family	Cmty Outreach
Job Function	Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Namoonga Mantina \| mantinan@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/2/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety.
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