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Job Description
Prevention Program Coordinator University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $47,278 - $78,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in nursing Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Prevention Program Coordinator Requisition Number RE54892 Working Title Patient Advocacy Manager Department Name 7H023:
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG
Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking. Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, some evenings & weekends may be required Job Summary The Markey Cancer Center Community Impact Office is recruiting a Research Advocacy Manager (Prevention Program Coordinator) to manage the Research Advocacy Program (RAP) under Kentucky Cancer Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of communicating effectively with individuals using a great deal of sensitivity and tact to establish, build, and maintain linkages with advocates, researchers, and other stakeholders. This position will recruit and train an expanding group of research advocates comprised of survivors, caregivers and community-based organizations. Additionally, the RAP Manager will train researchers to collaborate with advocates, providing feedback to researchers about effectively communicating with lay audiences. This person will establish and maintain partnerships with research advocates and researchers, providing opportunities to work together in informing research to improve cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship. This person will plan meeting logistics, manage communications with advocates and researchers, and facilitate RAP meetings. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.
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To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and CV. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits .
Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent oral & written communication Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Nursing or other health-related field. Knowledge/experience with cancer research. Skills in team-building, managing multiple priorities among researchers and patient partners with various needs preferred. Deadline to Apply 07/13/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
