The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

The Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) Coordinator will work with health education programs at Moores Cancer Center (MCC) to facilitate community health education and outreach efforts and serve as a link between medically underserved communities and programs in San Diego County and Imperial County. The COE Coordinator will work with the Population Sciences Program, SDSU/UCSD Cancer Center CREATE Partnership, Community Outreach and Engagement, and the Clinical Trials Office at the MCC to identify deliverables and coordinate a timetable for the deliverables. The COE Coordinator will be responsible for outreach and education to priority organizations serving San Diego communities of focus - primarily Hispanic/Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander serving organizations.

The incumbent will: 1) participate in an annual training, assist in message development for culturally competent study brochures and educational materials, disseminate relevant NCI messages, materials, programs, and clinical trial information; 2) regularly meet with Community Outreach & Engagement Manager (and team), and supervise the outreach activities of (2) community health educators; 3) identify needs and provide culturally relevant, evidence-based, cancer education materials; 4) provide individual and group education, and participate in community events and outreach activities representing the cancer center; 5) support collection of process evaluation data, and help establish protocols for data collection;6) assist with internal projects within Moores Cancer Center (e.g., clinical trials office, disease teams, patient navigators);7) help assess program effectiveness, accuracy, and consistency, and continually work to address concerns regarding program requirements; and8) work with a diverse team of investigators, and provide feedback for successfully meeting goals and objectives.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field. Thorough knowledge of individual and organizational health interventions, epidemiology, health communications or related field.

• Experience with providing outreach for cancer prevention, early detection and/or screening in a clinical research environment.

• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs. Demonstrated experience with engagement of community organizations and providing outreach for cancer prevention, early detection and/or screening in a clinical research environment, as well as experience with working as a liaison with a number of different organizations and coalitions.

• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services. Experience working with health centers and community partners to implement evidence-based cancer interventions. Experience with planning and execution of roundtables/summits with partner organizations for cancer prevention. Background in working with different stakeholders to organize discussion forums around cancer prevention.

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups. Experience with reviewing and preparing materials for community education for underserved communities, such as Hispanic/Latino populations and/or Filipino and Pacific Islander populations. Ability to prepare regular reports and to write clear and accurate correspondence.

• Effective organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs. Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

• Ability to train staff in program research protocols and use of computer programs, and to provide on-going mentoring as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team on several projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Graduate degree in Public Health.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Experience/knowledge with HPV vaccination best practices and implementation of interventions.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.