Prevention Program Coordinator

Job Title
Prevention Program Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE54892

Working Title
Patient Advocacy Manager

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

BA

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, some evenings & weekends may be required

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center Community Impact Office is recruiting a Research Advocacy Manager (Prevention Program Coordinator) to manage the Research Advocacy Program (RAP) under Kentucky Cancer Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of communicating effectively with individuals using a great deal of sensitivity and tact to establish, build, and maintain linkages with advocates, researchers, and other stakeholders. This position will recruit and train an expanding group of research advocates comprised of survivors, caregivers and community-based organizations. Additionally, the RAP Manager will train researchers to collaborate with advocates, providing feedback to researchers about effectively communicating with lay audiences. This person will establish and maintain partnerships with research advocates and researchers, providing opportunities to work together in informing research to improve cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship. This person will plan meeting logistics, manage communications with advocates and researchers, and facilitate RAP meetings.

This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position 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 CV.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent oral & written communication

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Nursing or other health-related field. Knowledge/experience with cancer research. Skills in team-building, managing multiple priorities among researchers and patient partners with various needs preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/13/2026

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