Prevention Program Coordinator

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Prevention Program Coordinator – The Markey Cancer Center Community Impact Office is recruiting a Research Advocacy Manager (Prevention Program Coordinator) to manage the Research Advocacy Program (RAP) under the Kentucky Cancer Program.

• Recruit and train an expanding group of research advocates comprised of survivors, caregivers and community-based organizations.
• Train researchers to collaborate with advocates, providing feedback on communicating with lay audiences.
• Establish and maintain partnerships between research advocates and researchers to inform cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship research.
• Plan meeting logistics, manage communications with advocates and researchers, and facilitate RAP meetings.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement with Monday‑Friday 8:00‑4:30 am, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) required;
  Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Nursing or other health‑related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge or experience with cancer research is preferred.
• Experience in team‑building and managing multiple priorities among researchers and patient partners is preferred.

• Physical ability to handle lightweight objects up to 10 pounds, sit for long periods, perform repetitive motion and some standing or walking.
• Can work full‑time and meet the shift schedule.

07/13/2026

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