Program Coordinator, Cancer Center; Part-Time

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) is a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the UACC, funded through the National Cancer Institute (NCI). NACP’s mission is to alleviate the unequal burden of cancer among Native Americans of the Southwest through research, training, and community outreach programs in collaboration with the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will serve as the Program Coordinator for the Research Education Core (REC). Oversight, planning, facilitation, and execution of the REC summer program is imperative to this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‑life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, .

• Supports marketing and recruitment activities of students for the NACP Research Education Core summer research program. Prepares promotional materials, individual letters, schedules for tabling events, presentations at meetings and classrooms.
• Organize, plan, and execute the schedule, activities, and/or curriculum for the following: NACP summer research program, monthly meetings with NAU, quarterly Four Corners meetings, and the My Journey Speaker Series.
• Assist with preparing, editing, and submitting local and national reports such as the NACP Research Performance Progress Report, NACP Program Steering Committee presentation, and NACP Internal Advisory Committee presentation.
• Effective management of NACP REC social media outlets (e.g. Instagram, Linked In, Facebook). Creation of community facing social media posts using programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Canva, and Meta Business Suite.
• Create and maintain relationships with students and other AI/AN programs and student organizations on campus as well as communicating with NAU REC staff to coordinate activities and events. Effective management of the NACP listserv is imperative to maintaining relationships with students and organizations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, with strong organizational skills to effectively manage time, tasks, and priorities.
• Ability to implement existing NACP curriculum lessons and provide guidance to students regarding assignments and scheduling.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• General to upper-level knowledge of administrative applications such as Excel, Word, Box, and Outlook.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

• AI/AN cultural humility and experience with AI/AN communities.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE
.50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $25.50-$31.87 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 7 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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