Education Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Description - Education Outreach Program Coordinator (41723)

Job Description

Education Outreach Program Coordinator - 41723

University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Cancer Center

Job Title: Education Outreach Program Coordinator

Position #: 00820965 - Requisition #: 41723

Job Summary:

This position will be a member of the Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) team within the Cancer Center Administration Office. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing strong program coordination of research pathways programs within the Cancer Center CRTEC team.

This position is ideal for educators, school counselors, student support professionals, family engagement specialists, educational coordinators, and youth program leaders seeking an opportunity to apply their experience supporting students and families in a higher education and healthcare setting. This role offers the opportunity to continue supporting student success and educational access, student discipline responsibilities, grading or case management. We strongly encourage applications from experienced youth educators, school counselors, family engagement professionals, student support specialists, instructional coaches, youth development professionals, and others seeking to leverage their experience supporting students and families in a program coordination and educational outreach role.

The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with faculty and staff from other units of the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Cancer Center as well as community educators, students, families, and other partners to create meaningful educational experiences that inspire future healthcare and cancer research professionals. The University of Colorado Cancer Center's vision is to Prevent and conquer cancer. Together. This role and the CRTEC team are vital to the Center achieving its vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination: (70%)

• Coordinate planning, implementation, and day-to-day operations of cancer research education programs from conception to implementation

• Track timelines, deadlines, deliverables, and logistics across multiple research education programs.

• Create informational materials including flyers, brochures, website content, dashboards, slide presentations etc.

• Maintain open and professional lines of communication with program directors, faculty, students, teachers, partner schools, universities, community organizations and internal CU Anschutz teams.

• Assist with recruitment, application, and participant onboarding for educational activities, workshops, and events.

• Participate in program application creation, coordinate application deadlines, and organize a selection of committee meetings.

• Monitor participant engagement and progress throughout educational programs and connect participants with appropriate resources and support as needed.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with K-12 schools, educators, college access programs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support student recruitment and participation in research education programs.

• Maintain participant records, track program outcomes, and manage evaluation surveys.

• Prepare data and create reports for grant reporting purposes, tracking outcomes, and evaluating programs.

• Coordinate hiring paperwork, university badges, campus access, travel, and housing for participants.

• Update program communications, application portals, calendars, and email servers.

• Create materials such as PowerPoints, brochures, announcements, and other outreach materials for events, programs, and workshops.

Planning educational activities, workshops, and events (20%)

• Support planning and facilitation of meetings with school, university, and community partners.

• Schedule guest lecturers, workshops, campus visits, networking events, and STEM outreach activities.

• Manage room reservations, arrange catering, build agendas, prepare presentations, and create student certificates.

• Coordinate with the UCCC Communications office to disseminate programmatic events and announcements, to students, educators, and community partners.

• Coordinate with faculty and external partners on an ongoing basis.

• Other planning duties as assigned

Grant, Procurement and Finance (10%)

• Assist program directors and the UCCC grants team in applying for funding, managing the speed types and accounts, and submitting progress and expenditure reports to outside sponsors.

• Assist UCCC grants staff to compile data for grant preparation.

• Perform program related procurement tasks including budget and policy adherence, finance report creation and submission, vendor coordination and management, processing honorarium payments for external lecturers, and organizing travel and lodging for program-related travel, invited faculty and others as needed.

• Manage expense reports for purchase of items such as materials, catering, reservations, work related travel out of state, etc.

• Other procurement and finance duties as assigned.

Additional Duties - Intermediate

• Independently manage the logistics, planning and coordination of cancer research education programs and events, including internal programs and events, conferences, meetings, and various education outreach activities.

• Independently develop creative materials such as PowerPoint presentations, webpages, and other forms of communication materials for the CRTEC office and specific education programs.

Additional Duties - Senior

• Provide consistent and efficient direct operational support to the CRTEC office leadership including the Associate Director and the Assistant Director and other education programs directors.

• Independently perform fiscal responsibilities related to the programs or projects being coordinated.

• Participate in program outcomes dissemination by contributing to CRTEC program publications.

• Participate in program improvement processes.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Cancer Center stands at the forefront of cancer research and patient care in Colorado. As the state''s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we hold a prestigious distinction that acknowledges our exceptional contributions to the fields of research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. Our guiding vision is clear: "prevent and conquer cancer. Together." At the heart of our mission is the work to "unite our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education."

Our more than 300 members, made up of renowned physicians and researchers, conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Crucial to this work is the nearly 300 staff members who help expand the reach of the CU Cancer Center. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive cancers who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Program Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: education, biology, health science, educational technology, psychology, public administration, social science, liberal arts, communications, library science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience working with K-12-age students, families, schools, educational programs, youth organizations, or community-based programs.

• Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, or supporting educational initiatives, school programs, student activities, family engagement efforts, outreach initiatives, workshops, trainings, events, or similar activities.

Intermediate Program Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: education, biology, health science, educational technology, psychology, public administration, social science, liberal arts, communications, library science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of one year of experience working with K-12-age students, youth development, educational outreach, student support services, or community-based educational programming. Experience may include service as a classroom teacher, school counselor, instructional coach, dean, student services professional, family engagement specialist, youth development professional, educational program coordinator, community outreach specialist, or similar role.

Senior Program Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: education, biology, health science, educational technology, psychology, public administration, social science, liberal arts, communications, library science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with K-12-age students, STEM education, educational outreach, youth development, or related educational programming. Experience may include service as a classroom teacher, school counselor, instructional coach, dean, student services professional, family engagement specialist, youth development professional, educational program coordinator, community outreach specialist, or similar role.

• Professional level experience in a program coordination role within an academic, and/or healthcare setting.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching certification, school counseling licensure, or direct experience working in K-12 educational settings strongly preferred.

• Experience working with K-12-age students, families, schools, educational programs, youth organizations, or community-based programs (entry level)

• Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, or supporting educational initiatives, school programs, student activities, family engagement efforts, outreach initiatives, workshops, trainings, events, or similar activities (entry level)

• Two to four years (intermediate level) or five to eight years (senior-level) of experience working with K-12-age students, youth development, educational outreach, student support services, or community-based educational programming.

• Experience with program development, community outreach experience and event planning.

• Professional and progressively responsible program coordination experience.

• Proficient with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e. Peoplesoft, Concur, M@rketplace).

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future

• This position is required to work a hybrid schedule (on-campus a minimum of 3 days per week)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage students, families, educators, faculty, and community partners from all backgrounds.

• Present and maintain a professional, polished, and positive demeanor/disposition while working with internal and external partners in a dynamic, high-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

• Ability to represent the Cancer Center, CRTEC office and the assigned education programs with enthusiasm and professionalism.

• Ability to establish priorities and meet competing deadlines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex logistical problems and situations.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Creativity and innovation in designing marketing and communications materials.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish a variety of tasks and goals with overlapping timelines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of writing and grammar, including APA style.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Annette Hall, ANNETTE.HALL@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 23, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Entry Level: $45,017 - $57,262

• Intermediate Level: $48,989 - $62,314

• Senior Level: $52,961 - $67,367

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category

: Academic Services

Primary Location

: Hybrid

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20066 - SOM-U of Colo Cancer Center

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Nov 13, 2026

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Annette Hall

Posting Contact Email: ANNETTE.HALL@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Position Number: 00820965