Cancer Outreach Associate Director

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 * 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. * 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. * Work with Louisiana Cancer Research Center partners (Xavier, LSU, Tulane, Ochsner) to expand cancer prevention research and education in minority communities of Southeast Louisiana. * 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. * Supervise staff that are involved in cancer health disparities research and education projects. * 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 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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