Outreach Research Director

Job Title
Outreach Research Director


Requisition Number
RE50399


Working Title
Quality Improvement Research Manager


Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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Required Related Experience


10 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting/standing for long periods of time. repetitive motion. Travel primarily within the state of Kentucky.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (40 hrs/wk), some evenings and weekends may be required



Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center (MCC) is seeking an Outreach Research Director (Quality Improvement Research Manager). This position will assist with developing and carrying out Quality Improvement projects and implementation research projects across Markey’s two networks (the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network and the Markey Cancer Center Research Network) and other partner organizations to help expand implementation of evidence-based practices. This position will also serve as a liaison between MCC Networks and the Markey Community Impact Office. This position will focus on expanding Quality Improvement efforts into new topic areas related to cancer prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship; helping to develop new projects with faculty researchers; developing content for training modules; training providers and staff; and assisting sites with interpreting their data.

This position will have a Hybrid 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.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Leadership, communication, collaboration, project management experience (multi-site) preferred.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience.



Deadline to Apply
06/22/2025


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