Part-Time Community Outreach Manager

Department

CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) is the central hub for cancer research and education across Indiana University. It is the states only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and 1 of only 57 in the nation. The comprehensive designation recognizes the centers excellence in basic, clinical, and population research; outstanding educational activities; and effective community outreach across the state.

The IUSCCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) is responsible for linking research in the IUSCCC to the needs of Indiana residents and disseminating that research in order to lower cancer mortality and morbidity and to reduce cancer disparities in Indiana. This effort requires coordination of activities throughout the state, including partnership with academic and community organizations, evaluation of outcomes, and continual environmental scans to assess the impact on cancer morbidity and mortality.

Job Summary

• Identifies the needs of community-based organizations systems of care and determines appropriate course of technical assistance necessary to implement evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions.
• Provides technical assistance for community-based organizations to aid them in determining their goal of integration of tobacco treatment for their client population and their unique system of care.
• Designs/conducts needs assessment surveys to gain understanding of community-based organizational staffs knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs around commercial tobacco. This assessment then drives the development, implementation, and evaluation of tailored education plans on tobacco control for each community-based organization across the state.
• Designs/delivers training of multiple types of providers on evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions across the state. These trainings vary depending on the providers scope of practice and are tailored to meet the specific needs of the community-based organization and the provider.
• Manages schedule to provide support for ongoing meetings.
• Assists the Director with the management of grant budgets, proposals, and reports.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships to effectively reach targeted populations statewide.
• Coordinates with the Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, community-based organizations, and other statewide health agencies.
• Plans and evaluates large scale training events (conferences, workshops, summits) for community-based organizations, including working with IU Continuing Education to provide continuing education (CE) credits.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree

Preferred

• Completion of nationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist course

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

1120 West Michigan Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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