(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - WVU Cancer Institute/Cancer Prevention and Contro

About the Opportunity
Participates in and contributes to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC). Facilitates day‑to‑day programming for one or more specific CPC programs or WVUCI priority projects. The role serves all of West Virginia and requires travel throughout the state.

The position is based within the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control in the WVU School of Medicine. Duties may include a variety of CPC or WVUCI projects and responsibilities, enhancing state, regional, and national partnerships, service delivery, community engagement, and the WVUCI image.

The position is located in Morgantown, WV. Employees are expected to work on site a minimum of three (3) days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely on approved days in accordance with departmental needs and University policy.

We strongly believe in work‑life balance and keeping time for interests outside of work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

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 illness, family care, or medical appointments

Health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match and eligibility for continued health insurance and other retiree perks

Wellness programs

What You’ll Do

Coordinate internal and external relationships with community and/or clinical partners to improve cancer health outcomes in West Virginia.

Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community and professional partners, and various community‑based organizations throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region.

Coordinate and facilitate internal and external programmatic meetings to monitor the progress of grant‑funded projects or initiatives. This includes developing agendas, facilitating meetings, recording minutes, disseminating minutes and action items, and monitoring progress on identified action items and program deliverables.

Contribute to the design and dissemination of innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence‑based programs, content, and services.

Provide technical assistance and expertise in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and applied research.

Document program progress, assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop and implement strategies to improve outcomes and deliverables.

Develop and disseminate cancer information, creating resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, and websites relevant to stakeholders.

Assist with applications for additional funding opportunities for CPC projects and provide data to support documentation required by stakeholders.

Participate in the implementation of the mission, vision, and strategic plan for the WVU Cancer Institute and the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Attend required conferences, training seminars, and regular team meetings, including those provided by WVU Cancer Institute, Mountains of Hope (MOH) Cancer Coalition, and related meetings. Represent WVU Cancer Institute and/or CPC at state, regional, and national meetings and conferences.

Develop and deliver presentations on cancer prevention, screening, health literacy, and cultural competency as needed.

Submit or assist with the submission of articles, abstracts, and posters to promote programmatic work and outreach of CPC.

Serve as a member of the CPC staff and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, program meetings, and other activities as required. Complete all required WVU trainings and certifications. Collaborate with other CPC staff and programs to extend the reach of CPC. Assist with other CPC program activities as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health communications, social work, social sciences, health education, healthcare administration, marketing, or another health‑related field.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing 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.

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong management, organization, and multi‑tasking skills.

Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.

High attention to detail.

Skill in writing correspondence and preparing reports.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, web‑based tools, and related technology.

Experience with social media development and website management.

Capability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and coordinate participation of team members from various backgrounds.

Skill 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 independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to principles of community and diversity.

Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays and to work outside the traditional work week when needed.

Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

Willingness to seek consultation and supervision as needed.

Knowledge of current health issues, health education, behavioral theories, and the health information needs of the medically underserved is preferred.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license (required for travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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