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Cancer Outreach Associate Director

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA • On-site

$40K - $46K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Cancer Outreach Associate Director
FLSA
Exempt
Department
Office Of The Dean Of Pharmacy
Job Summary
The Cancer Outreach Associate Director will be responsible for community outreach activities among minority populations in the greater New Orleans area; assist in recruiting patients (particularly minorities) to participate in cancer clinical trials; assist in expanding cancer prevention research and education in minority communities of Southeast Louisiana; and develop externally funded research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Public Health or another population science with at least 3-5 years community outreach experience working in minority communities on research directed at the recruitment of minority populations into cancer trials and other activities addressing cancer health disparities.
Preferred Qualifications
See minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements Summary
Work Hours
9am-5pm; evenings and weekends may be required for community outreach activities
KSA's
Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
  • PhD in Public Health or another population science

  • Minimum 3-5 years community outreach experience working in minority communities on research directed at the recruitment of minority populations into cancer clinical trials and other activities addressing career health disparities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description
  1. Work within the Xavier University of Louisiana Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education (CMHDRE) to expand and develop community outreach activities with minority populations of the greater New Orleans area.
  2. Work with the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC) partners (Xavier, LSU, Tulane, Ochsner) on cancer clinical trial programs to develop comprehensive approaches to increase recruitment of minority patients into ongoing and future cancer clinical trials in Southeast Louisiana.
  3. Work with Louisiana Cancer Research Center partners (Xavier, LSU, Tulane, Ochsner) to expand cancer prevention research and education in minority communities of Southeast Louisiana.
  4. Develop collaborative (within the LCRC partners), externally funded research and education projects involving the recruitment of minority patients into cancer clinical trials and/or activities addressing cancer health disparities.
  5. Supervise staff that are involved in cancer health disparities research and education projects.
  6. Report to the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach and the Xavier Associate Director of the LCRC.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S228P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
05/02/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Date
04/06/2022
Application Review Date
04/30/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/1938
About Xavier
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

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