Job Summary:
This position will serve as an Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative (WCC) at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The WCC is the state's comprehensive cancer control program and statewide coalition of organizations working together to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone in Wisconsin. The WCC brings together statewide partners that address the whole continuum of cancer control in Wisconsin including prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship and palliative care and priority cross-cutting issues, including health disparities and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes.
Working in this team of dynamic and committed colleagues, this position will support the implementation of outreach programs and PSE changes, which will include strengthening partnerships, especially with healthcare systems and community clinics.
Responsibilities:
Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget.
- 20% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- 15% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- 30% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
- 15% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- 15% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- 5% May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in health education, public health, or related field preferred.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in community outreach, health education/promotion, or public health is required. Equivalent experience in undergrad/graduate school will be considered.
- Ability to communicate and establish relationships with diverse audiences is required.
- Knowledge of common Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community outreach, health education/promotion, or public health is preferred. Equivalent experience in undergrad/graduate school will be considered.
- Experience with implementation of cancer control prevention and screening programs is preferred.
License/Certification:
Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. There is an opportunity for occasional remote flexibility with this position.
Additional Information:
- Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.
The School of Medicine and Public Health will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
Travel is required. Must Provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver"; then click on "Required criteria").
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You may also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process. References will not be contacted prior to notifying you.
Contact:
Devonne Tucker
dtucker@wisc.edu
608-263-9404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Outreach Specialist(OE009)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
297122-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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