Part-Time Program Assistant

The Indiana University (IU) Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) is the central hub for cancer research and education across IU. It is the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and 1 of only 57 in the nation. The comprehensive designation recognizes the center's excellence in basic, clinical, and population research; outstanding educational activities; and effective community outreach across the state.

The mission of the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) is to reduce Indiana's cancer burden through the coordinated, collective action of its members and the sharing of resources, knowledge, and passion. We work across the entire continuum of care, which consists of 4 focus areas: primary prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.

Provides program-level support for statewide cancer control initiatives, including coalition engagement, communications, education activities, and data tracking.

Responsible for coordinating assigned projects, maintaining records, monitoring timelines, and supporting grant objectives.

Works independently within established policies and procedures and does not have responsibility for policy development, budget management, or personnel decisions.

• Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as GED or HSED).
• Preferred2 years of college coursework.

• Required2 years of related work experience.
• Preferred3 years in nonprofit or public health sectors.

• Required Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and other web-based communication, collaboration, and content management systems.
• Preferred Ability to coordinate meetings, events, educational programs, and community engagement activities.
• Knowledge of public health, healthcare, nonprofit, coalition, or community-based programs.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of grant writing and reporting.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms, email marketing systems, website content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Ability to use audio/visual equipment used for presentations and educational events.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indiana Cancer Consortium IU Indianapolis Campus Indianapolis, Indiana

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level:

Part Time Employee

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Part Time Employee

Job Family:
Part Time Employee

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