Assistant Director of Community Outreach & Research Engagement
Assistant Director of Community Outreach & Research Engagement
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$ 100000 - 110000
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The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we span 12 of the University of Floridas 16 colleges pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.
As the Assistant Director of our Community Outreach & Research Engagement (CORE) division you will be responsible for overseeingcommunity engagement and research integration efforts to improve cancer outcomes in the community through bi-directional partnerships evidence-informed outreach and applied research initiatives.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Oversight of the Division including management of personnel financial and operational resources as well as liaising with institutional and external partners on behalf of the COE and the Center.
- Development and implementation of the strategic direction of the CORE division including process improvements metrics management and other related activities.
- High-level oversight of community outreach operations including resolution of barriers to program delivery and research projects liaising between the community COE ensuring the objectives and needs of the catchment area are met.
This is a senior leadership position ideal for candidates with established careers in public health and implementation science and experience leading teams of community health professionals. Ideal candidates will have an engaged forward-thinking and collaborative leadership style with the desire and skillset to grow the COEs community outreach activities and refine divisional activities. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
$100000 - $110000 annually
This is a TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite ofexcellent benefits retirement options and paid leaveincluding:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave 13 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Valid FL Drivers License or equivalent is required.
Professional certification in a relevant discipline (eg. CHES) required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.
Knowledge/Experience:
- A terminal degree in Public Health Health Behavior Social Psychology Implementation Science or similar.
- Strong preference for direct community outreach and engagement experience focused on health education and research linkage at the University of Florida.
- Extensive experience in cancer education and research literacy program management in community settings.
- Advanced knowledge of research methods policies procedures and regulatory requirements of FDA OPRR and GCP.
- Prior experience (3 years) as a supervisor or team lead and/or completion of leadership/management training program (e.g. Managing at UF The Supervisory Challenge) highly preferred.
Qualities:
- An engaged and collaborative leadership style with the desire and skillset to coach mentor and support the growth and development of subordinate staff.
- Proven sense of professional ethics and conduct understanding and effectively using and applying Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
- Exceptional customer service and political savvy with a professional trustworthy and approachable demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
- Forward-thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong desire to learn seek out and apply new knowledge methods and information.
- Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff both internally and externally across platforms.
- Highly resourceful and proactive team-player with the ability to be effective independently and maintain appropriate discretion.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills with ability to synthesize aggregate data into meaningful reports on outcomes for presentation to leadership groups and local government agencies.
- Excellent delegation and time-management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple cross-functional priorities seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical creative problem solving and critical thinking skillset.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills particularly proof-reading and public speaking skills.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three ProfessionalReferences
This role is primarily located on UFs main campus in Gainesville FL and may be eligible for hybrid and/or alternate schedules. Regular day-travel throughout the UFHCC catchment area for COE events and screening activities is required.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
