Cancer Control Specialist III Regional

Job Title
Cancer Control Specialist III Regional

Requisition Number
RE53148

Working Title
Senior Cancer Control Specialist

Department Name
7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, travel, lifting up to 50lbs

Shift

Primarily day shift.

Job Summary

Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at the University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Cancer Control Specialist III, Regional (RCCS III).

The RCCS III will conduct planning and implementation of cancer prevention and screening education activities and services throughout counties located in the western-portion of the Bluegrass Area Development District (ADD): Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard and Lincoln. Additionally, this role supervises KCP’s Community Health Worker (CHW) staff and oversees CHW program activities which aim to increase access to cancer screening and care within communities of greatest need in the greater-Lexington area of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of community engagement, public health, and familiarity with the Bluegrass ADD.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with community partners and our dedicated community and outreach staff, providing leadership and facilitation of cancer control activities, education, service, and research support that align with the goals of the Markey Cancer Center. This role will also and provide program management assistance to KCP’s director.

This position will be located within the Bluegrass Area Development District region and the selected candidate must be a resident of the one of the following counties: Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln or Fayette County.

This position has a remote work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree plus 10 years of related experience.

Deadline to Apply
02/24/2026

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