Hybrid CHATS Program Coordinator - Cancer Institute​/Cancer Prevention and Control

About the Opportunity

The Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) CHATS Program Coordinator in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.

This position is responsible for supporting ongoing projects for the CHATS (Communicating for Health in Appalachia by Translating Science) Lab and Core in the field of cancer prevention and control with a specific emphasis in cancer communication science.

The Communicating for Health in Appalachia by Translating Science (CHATS) Core provides specialized health communication services that translate research into practice. CHATS blends complementary expertise in communication science and health behavior theory (CHATS Lab) with knowledge translation and dissemination science (CHATS Core) to transform scientific evidence into actionable communication interventions targeted to diverse real‑world settings. The CHATS Core consults with internal and external partners providing:

• Dissemination planning
• Communication material development
• Customized training presentations and workshops

This position will serve both the CHATS Lab, assisting in ongoing research activities, and the CHATS Core, supporting ongoing projects for both internal and external clients. The person in this role will gain practical experience in health communication, mixed methods research, social listening, knowledge translation, and dissemination science.

• 37.5‑hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• Health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

• Participate in the creation and dissemination of cancer information through the development of resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, websites, etc.
• Monitor and utilize CHATS project management software, running reports on progress and efficiencies when requested.
• Monitor Core email for requests and concerns, ensuring requests are added to the workflow.
• Assist with the planning and development of multimedia projects.
• Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community‑based organizations throughout West Virginia, the Appalachian region, and the nation.
• Oversee and direct student volunteers and interns.
• Develop dissemination plans for both internal and external clients.
• Act as a liaison between CHATS Core staff and clients, both internal and external.
• Develop, maintain, and review service agreements for each client.
• Coordinate in‑classroom, virtual or community‑based trainings, demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Coordinate statewide and regional meetings, trainings, and special events which may include managing the continuing education credit process and other administrative activities related to event planning.
• Assist in the evaluation of training activities documenting short‑ and long‑term impact as well as maintaining participation records.
• Promote Core training opportunities through various networks and work collaboratively with CHATS Lab multimedia specialist to develop promotional materials.
• Seek out clinical and research partnerships to promote training opportunities with existing and new networks to further expand reach of the CHATS Core.
• Assist in maintaining the CHATS Academy learning management software and all courses therein.

• Conduct research and evaluation activities as directed, including but not limited to coding, analysis, and survey administration.
• Execute and implement specific segments of a research project.
• Investigate and recommend alternative approaches to improve quality of results.
• Learn and utilize social listening platform.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Utilize and maintain data collection tools.
• Contribute to IRB development and maintenance.
• Contribute to the dissemination of findings and projects associated with the CHATS Lab, including developing training for researchers and the public.
• Perform various…