Office of Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (HEALTH EDUCATOR 2)

This position is directed by the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCDCCC) Associate Director (AD) for Community Outreach and Engagement, the Executive Director for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) and supervised by the OCOE Health Education Supervisor. The incumbent will assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating efforts to increase bidirectionality between the community and UCDCCC. Key roles for the analyst will be to coordinate and support strategies to enhance the participation of the community in UCDCCC research, clinical trials, and advisory boards. These activities include but are not limited to working with clinical investigators and the community to increase recruitment into and the diversity of participants in clinical trials and studies, building and improving community and researcher capacity to engage with each other, identifying community needs and communicating those needs across UCDCCC, and assisting in program analysis, particularly in collecting and monitoring outcome metrics for outreach, engagement, and education.

Apply By Date

5/20/2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with two (2) or more years of relevant experience and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Community outreach and engagement experience.
• Project and research coordination and/or management experience.
• Experience in community engagement and education with a wide range of constituents.
• Experience facilitating education and training around bidirectionality
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to review information, draw conclusions, develop, and evaluate alternatives/solutions
• Ability to interpret and disseminate policy
• Demonstrated ability to network and build strong relationships with community members and organizations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program assessments, identify needs, requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of plans/ strategies to improve bidirectionality and community engaged research
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products required. Including the ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support bidirectionality efforts during non-work hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of clinical trials, including recruiting diverse community members
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills necessary to collect data, analyze it, and develop substantive reports.
• Knowledge of program planning, development, and high level of expertise regarding evaluation methods

Department Description

The University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCDCCC) is a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, and an Organized Research Unit under the Office of Research. UCDCCC is a clinical and research enterprise consisting of 255 faculty members from the Davis, Sacramento, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory campuses with research funding totaling $54M. The UCDCCC’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) catalyzes, conducts, and leads bidirectional outreach and engagement that addresses the cancer control, prevention and research needs of our 19-county catchment area (Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Merced, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sierra, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Placer, Yolo, and Yuba). This position will facilitate and foster bidirectional relationships between community stakeholders and UCDCCC and identifying opportunities to collaborate across community, research, health, and educational institutions.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.35 - $50.77
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 20
• Payroll Title: Health Educator 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 8 hours
• Location: Cannery Business Park
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy  Benefits Summary and our  Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Paid Time Off begins at 24 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources 
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles 
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 . 

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .

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