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University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator to assist FPBCC outreach and education efforts. The role splits time between coordinating community events as a navigator and delivering health education across Nebraska, with occasional evenings and weekends in a hybrid work setting.
Responsibilities include planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs, traveling as needed and using a mix of in-person and virtual
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14778
Department Eppley Inst Administration 50001825
Business Unit Eppley Institute
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Remote/Telecommuting
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
This position will assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of FPBCC’s Community Outreach and Engagement efforts - which aims to improve knowledge and health behaviors through screening, risk reduction interventions, and prevention education. This position has two equal roles with time split between them. First, as a navigator to help coordinate community events to increase outreach and screening efforts across Nebraska. Second, as health educator that works with the community to increase cancer education and awareness across the cancer continuum.
As an integrated staff member, the community cancer control navigator will work in diverse, community-based settings in both rural and urban areas throughout Nebraska.
Occasional evening and weekend hours as well. This requires flexibility and ability to drive one’s own vehicle and University vehicles. Daily tasks can be done in a hybrid working environment, with a mix of in-person commitments, travel, and tasks that can be completed virtually.
Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator
Salary Grade EO24S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $53,800 - $80,700/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2026
Application Review Date 06/15/2026
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
N/A
Required Experience 3 years
Experience in project/program management
Required License Yes
Valid driver’s license
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Health-related field
Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) or other relevant certification(s)
4 or more years’ experience working in community settings and with diverse populations.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
No
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Utilize public health data to inform ongoing program planning and intervention efforts
Develop partnerships, with academic, clinical, and community to enable access to delivery or culturally appropriate, evidence-based cancer information and education, to diverse communities (e.g. African American, American Indian, Latino/Hispanic, Rural)
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.