Careers Job Description
General Description
Community Outreach Coordinator in a Cancer Health Disparities Research Program
A Community Outreach Coordinator is sought to work in the Hunter College Cancer Health Disparities Research Program (HCCHDRP). The selected candidate will work to provide organizational and administrative support to the Hunter College Cancer Health Disparities Research Program (HCCHDRP).
We seek a highly organized, committed, and motivated candidate with at least a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferable), in a health-related field. The candidate must have ability to engage in outreach activities such as communicating with community stakeholders, helping to recruit study participants, organizing and preparing press releases regarding research findings. The Community Outreach Coordinator will also serve as a liaison between researchers and the community. The candidate will help to coordinate with the outreach team members, and help with process evaluation data tracking and annual project progress report preparation.
Under the general supervision of the Director of the HCCHDRP and the Community Outreach Core Leader, the selected candidate will apply considerable independent judgment in supervising interactions with relevant target communities, and administrative staff. The individual will research and prepare reports, collect and analyze data, draft manuals, policies and procedures, make presentations, and keep confidential records. The selected candidate will utilize sponsor reporting and tracking systems when required, research and draft grant proposals, assist with recruiting participants, monitor and evaluate pilot and on-going programs, and ensure that outcome goals are met. The community outreach coordinator will join meetings with various groups including leadership and sponsors, as needed, as well as conduct focus groups. They wil coordinate with relevant community groups, and academic departments, and interfaces as needed with support staff from various college offices in resolving issues involving staff or student needs, technical issues, and facility issues. They will also interface with vendors regarding instructional materials, equipment, training, and demonstrations.
Other Duties
The Community Outreach Coordinator will also be communicating and coordinating with a program manager, and other program coordinators.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
• BA/BS or MA/MS/MPH/MSW in the health, life, or social sciences or related field.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Bilingual language skills (e.g. Spanish or Chinese) preferred.
The position requires an organized, committed, and motivated individual who is enthusiastic about working in Cancer Health Disparities.
The Community Outreach Coordinator should be competent in writing and verbal communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
(i) A cover letter
(ii) A curriculum vitae
(iii) A list of three references including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers
Candidates from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The position will be initially for one year, renewable up to five years based on performance. Start date for the position is immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Oct 10, 2018 (Or Until Filled)