*Tribal Outreach Liaison

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 71 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Tribal Outreach Liaison helps coordinate community outreach and engagement activities at the Stephenson Cancer Center to advance the center’s mission of decreasing the burden of cancer in Oklahoma. This position specifically focuses on coordinating community outreach and engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations and their healthcare delivery systems (e.g., Indian Health Service, Tribal and urban Indian health center) in Oklahoma. Develops and implements initiatives to increase cancer awareness, screening and education in Oklahoma in these communities. Works with mission-aligned organizations to enhance the reach and impact of cancer awareness, screening and education activities in Tribal communities. Fosters positive relationships with community advocacy and awareness organizations that lead to collaborations. Works with Stephenson Cancer Center investigators to develop, implement and evaluate research that reduce the burden of cancer affecting Tribal communities. This position reports to the Senior Community Outreach Liaison at the Stephenson Cancer Center. 

Duties:

• Outreach Coordination. Initiates, coordinates and evaluates cancer awareness, screening and education initiatives, conducted either solely by the cancer center or in partnership with mission-aligned community organizations, focusing on Tribal communities in Oklahoma and their healthcare delivery systems in Oklahoma. Examples include developing and conducting community health screenings and awareness events.   
• Community Liaison. Establishes and fosters positive relationships with mission-aligned community organizations, focusing on Tribal communities in Oklahoma. Represents the Stephenson Cancer Center at community events. Collaborates with tribal organizations and their health care systems to develop and implement cancer awareness, screening and education initiatives, as well as research projects.  Coordinates with university and cancer center fundraising staff to identify and support community organizations interested in hosting third-party fundraising events.
• Program Implementation and Coordination. Serves as project manager for the development, implementation and evaluation of community-based cancer awareness, screening and education programs, focusing Tribal communities and their health care delivery systems in Oklahoma. This can include health and screening programs, awareness programs, and advocacy programs. Develops and implements programs in conjunction with other appropriate cancer center staff (e.g., clinical operations, contracting, and research personnel).  
• Community Grants. Assists with the identification and application for federal, state and community grants from organizations, such as the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society, focusing on Tribal communities and their health care delivery systems in Oklahoma. Oversees and/or assists with the preparation of written proposals to these organizations, as well as the fulfillment of all reporting requirements. 
• Travel, including potentially overnight travel to Tribal communities in northeastern, southeastern, southern, and western Oklahoma, is required. This includes communities such as Tahlequah, Talihina, Ada, Anadarko, Lawton, Clinton, Shawnee.
• As Needed.  Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Psychology or related field. 

Experience:  24 months experience in marketing, public relations, outreach programs, or closely related field.

Equivalent/ Substitution:  Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for a total of 72 months experience

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Use of a computer.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment

Departmental Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or social science disciplines preferred
• Experience interacting with Tribal Nations

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