(Hybrid) Program Coordinator for Training - WVU Cancer Institute/Cancer Prevention & Control

The WVU Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Coordinator for Training position with Cancer Prevention & Control.

About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for creating content for training and education efforts for the CHATS (Communicating for Health in Appalachia by Translating Science) Core Services in the field of cancer prevention and control with a specific emphasis in cancer communication science. The CHATS Core offers customized training opportunities in health communication, social media, and dissemination science to a variety of professionals and students with a concentration in the health care field.

This position will develop courses for professionals, students, researchers, faculty, staff, or community. Establish a comprehensive process of evaluating training efforts from design to completion. Serve as the primary trainer on various communication topics including but not limited to: relationship-centered communication, health communication, dissemination science, knowledge translation, science communication, professional social media use, and tailored training on CHATS Lab-developed knowledge products.

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; (1) Dissemination planning, (2) Communication material development, and (3) Customized training presentations and workshops.

This position serves as the primary point of for CHATS Core training, independently using professional concepts and techniques, as well as organizational policies to solve a wide range of moderate to complex problems in imaginative and practical ways.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary content creator and trainer on various communication topics including but not limited to: relationship-centered communication, health communication, dissemination science, knowledge translation, science communication, professional social media use, health literacy, cultural competency, and cancer screening.
• Develop all training materials for the CHATS Core including, but not limited Relationship-Centered Communication for Healthcare Professionals; Using Dissemination Science to Strengthen the Research to Practice Pipeline; Social and Behavioral Change Communication; Understanding Appalachian Culture to Support Health Research and Practice; Creating a Professional Social Profile for Health Professionals.
• Coordinates 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.
• Contributes to the design and dissemination of innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence-based programs, content, and services. Provides direction and expertise in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and applied research.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community-based organizations throughout West Virginia, the Appalachian region, and the nation.
• Seeks out clinical and research partnerships to promote training opportunities with existing and new networks to further expand reach of the CHATS Core.
• Coordinate and deliver in-classroom, virtual or community-based trainings, demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Evaluate all training activities documenting short- and long-term impact of training 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.
• Participate in all facilitator and/or train-the-trainer courses as required for the position.
• Serve as lead trainer for the Department of Cancer prevention & Control.
• Assess current training practices and needs in the Department of Cancer Prevention & Control and Community Outreach and Engagement.
• Oversee the professional development opportunities and participation of department staff.
• Assist Mid-Level Leadership in development and tracking of team members trainings effort to reach their short-and long-term career goals with the department.
• Functions as a team member of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC). Assists with other CPC program activities as requested by Senior Staff members.
• Assists with the development of grant applications to further research opportunities
• Contributes to articles, abstracts, and posters to promote programmatic work and outreach of CPC.
• Completes all required WVU trainings and certifications.
• Functions as a member of the CPC staff and participates in staff meetings, required conferences, training seminars, program meetings, regular team meetings, etc. Includes conferences and training seminars provided by the WVUCI, Mountains of Hope (MOH) Cancer Coalition, and other relevant entities
• Participates in and contributes to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC).\]
• Represents WVU Cancer Institute and/or CPC at state, regional, and national meetings, and conferences.

This Is a hybrid position, requiring at least two days per week on campus and sometimes more. An on-campus work station is provided.

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline: public health, health communications, health education, education, human development, workforce education and development, human resources, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Health-related communication
  • Research and/or public health dissemination
  • Curriculum development, workforce training design/delivery, instructional design, learning management or education development programming.
  
  
  
  
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated training development and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams that organize and conduct training events on location and through distance communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in development and publication of documents and training materials.
• Organizational skills and ability to work successfully with a team to manage and meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to adapt and innovate.
• Proven ability to write and speak effectively.
• Proven ability to implement approaches for assessing customer satisfaction and for ensuring excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of current web-based and other technologies that support innovative distance learning.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology applications (e.g., Office, Teams)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationship with customers, funders, colleagues, and the community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including writing correspondence and preparing reports.
• Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Skilled at synthesizing discussions for documentation and preparing accurate meeting minutes.
• Ability to establish priorities, adhere to deadlines, have high attention to detail and follow through, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates proficiency with general computer applications including Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in maintaining cooperative working partnerships.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team environment and to coordinate participation of team members from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with significant degree of independence.
• Commitment to principles of community, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays, working outside the traditional work week when needed.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Knowledge of current health issues, health education and behavioral theories, and health information needs of the medically underserved preferred.
• Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and orientations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience with community outreach and education, public communication and activities, and academic detailing with healthcare personnel
• Coordinating health education programs, event planning, group dynamics, leadership, and program assessment

• CITI certification required within six months of hire

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.