Program Specialist - Posn 0097026T - Readvertisement

Description

Title: Program Specialist

• POSN 0097026T -READVERTISEMENT

Position Number: 0097026T

Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, CANCER CT HI, CANCER CT HI

Location: Honolulu, Kaka'ako, Hawai'i

Date Posted: May 28, 2024

Closing Date: July 12, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: PBB; Minimum $5,000/Monthly

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• *Responsible for initiating, planning, coordinating, and evaluating external partnership programs and education activities for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UHCC).

• *Identifies and collaborates with organizations in local, statewide, and US-Associated Pacific Island communities that experience cancer disparities, including addressing Native Hawaiian disparities, and prioritizing Cancer Center partnership activities.

• *Develop long-term strategic relationships, increase visibility in the community, strengthen community education and training programs, and build capacity in communities.

• *Conducts and participates in needs assessment, program planning, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.

• *Collaborates with colleagues and partners to promote UHCC research endeavors and outcomes, including basic science, tobacco control, cancer prevention and early detection, and increasing awareness of clinical trials.

• *Writes and/or edits/reviews reports, grants, proposals, publications, and other electronic/print materials developed by the program.

• *Collects and analyzes data utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Develops collateral materials for program activities.

• Supports Office of Community Outreach and Engagement team efforts.

• Advises supervisor of progress of projects, anticipated problems, and completion.

• Other Duties as Assigned

• Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifictions:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for education and/or public health; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the field of education and/or public health as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.

• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with education and communication, as it relates to the health field.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative, and timely manner.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Hawai`i and/or Pacific Island's culture, health care system, and resources.

• Knowledge of program planning/evaluation.

• Ability to present and train information to a variety of audiences.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Ability to work with persons of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to work and interact at a professional level with diverse organizations and audiences including national, regional, and local organizations.

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments in different areas of responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to operate Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint software.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or related field.

• Experience working with community organizations to address health disparities.

• Experience in graphics/design.

• Experience in conducting health communications/cancer control research.

• Evidence of scholarly work/publication.

• Previous work experience in a biomedical/health science/university environment.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) names and contact information of three (3) professional references and 4) official transcripts (OR original documentation from the institution confirming degree OR copy of U.S. board certification). Copy of transcript is acceptable in place of U.S. board certification for evaluation purposes but original is required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant (Note: Only complete applications will be considered.)

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Inquiries: hr@cc.hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Agency University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa

• University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Address 701 Ilalo Street

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu