West Virginia University · 13 hours ago
(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - Cancer Prevention and Control
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the WVU Cancer Institute's Department of Cancer Prevention and Control. This role involves managing programming, developing partnerships, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve health systems quality outcomes across West Virginia.
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Responsibilities
Identifies, develops new, and maintains partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community-based organizations throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region
Coordinates statewide and regional meetings, trainings, and special events which may include managing the continuing education credit process and other administrative activities related to event planning
Coordinates meetings for steering and advisory boards as needed to acquire community-based engagement. This includes developing an agenda, recording meeting minutes, and disseminating meeting minutes as appropriate
Coordinates partnership-related activities which includes recruitment, enrollment, and retention of members to cancer-related programs, both online and in-person
Contributes to the design and dissemination of innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence-based programs, content, and services. Provides direction 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
Creates and contributes to and/or maintains social media accounts for specific CPC or WVUCI efforts. This may include posting on social media, facilitating podcasts, etc
Creates content for specific program, CPC, and/or WVUCI websites
Disseminates information to appropriate community-based groups in writing and digitally in support of broader program goals
Facilitates the goals and processes associated with the distribution of resources (funding, content-specific, etc.) to community members as appropriate. This may include management of mini-grants, recruitment and selection of awardees, the provision of technical assistance, progress monitoring, and some budgetary oversight of projects
Participates in the implementation of the mission, vision, and strategic plan for the WVU Cancer Institute and Cancer Prevention and Control
Attends statewide initiatives such as Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition, community events, and partner collaborations, etc. Develops and delivers presentations on cancer screening, health literacy, and cultural competency
Represents WVU Cancer Institute and/or Cancer Prevention and Control at state, regional, and national meetings, and conferences
Assists with development of cancer educational and small media resources
Submits articles, abstracts, and posters to promote programmatic work and outreach of CPC
Seeks and applies for additional funding opportunities for CPC projects
Collaborates with other CPC staff and programs to extend the reach of CPC
Functions as a member of the CPC staff and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, program meetings, and others as required. 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline: public health, nursing, health communications, social work, social sciences, health education, healthcare administration, marketing, or other healthcare professions degree
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in delivering 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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
High attention to detail
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 development and use of social media, social media design and website management
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
Commitment to principles of community and diversity
Ability to travel with occasional 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
Preferred
Knowledge of current health issues, health education and behavioral theories, and health information needs of the medically underserved preferred
CITI Certification preferred (or ability to be attained within 6-months of hiring)
Benefits
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.
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Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
Recent News
2025-12-12
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