Program Coordinator II

Program Coordinator II

Job Title:

Program Coordinator II

Working Title:

STRONG Coordinator

Department Name: CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $43,/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

MA

Required Related

Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, occasional travel

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm/40 hrs/week. Some evenings & weekends will be required, especially in the summer.

Job Summary:

The Markey Cancer Center has an opening for a Program Coordinator II. The position will coordinate the activities of the Markey Science Training in Research, Oncology, Networking and professional Growth (STRONG) post-baccalaureate and undergraduate research scholars programs. This individual will work with the Associate Director of Cancer Education and Mentoring and MOMENTUM Coordinator to help strengthen ongoing pathway programs and help implement new programs within the Markey Cancer Center Office of Education and Mentoring.

These activities, which span all trainee levels, seek to develop the next generation of cancer researchers, medical scientists, and cancer-focused research staff.

The position will: help coordinate the day-to-day administrative activities of the MarkeySTRONG post-baccalaureate and undergraduate research programs; plan recruiting events and distribute program information to prospective students; facilitate the student recruitment and selection process including maintaining the program application and facilitating the applicant review process; enroll students in the program including aiding in completion of required onboarding paperwork; help coordinate program activities and schedules including clinician shadowing activities and interactions with other summer programs on campus;

help plan and coordinate outreach activities; assist with the student tracking, program evaluation, and dissemination objectives; provide mentorship/coaching and coordinate student check ins to help gauge their personal and professional climate; monitorSTRONG Program budgets and expenses; communicate opportunities for other research fellowships, scholarships, conference travel, travel awards and coordinate travel arrangements for students when necessary; and provide general support to the Office of Education and Mentoring when necessary.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), excellent oral & written communication.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Master's degree with at least three years experience working in a collaborative research or administrative environment preferred

Final date to receive applications: 07/13/2026

Our University Community:
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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