Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 53,800 - 80,700; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha seeks a Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate outreach and education efforts aimed at cancer prevention and screening across Nebraska. The role combines navigating community events with health education to raise awareness and uptake of screening services.

The position requires 3 years of project management experience, a valid driver’s license, and MS Office proficiency; CHES certification and bilingual

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in project/program management.
• Experience coordinating community-focused health programs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate FPBCC’s community outreach and engagement efforts.
• Serve as a navigator coordinating community events to increase outreach and screening across Nebraska.
• Act as a health educator to raise cancer awareness along the cancer continuum.

Skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14778

Department

Department Eppley Inst Administration 50001825

Business Unit

Business Unit Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

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.

Working Title Community Cancer Prevention and Control Coordinator

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade EO24S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $53,800 - $80,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 06/15/2026

Review Date Information:

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.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

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

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in project/program management

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Valid driver’s license

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Health-related field

Preferred Experience:

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

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three years experience in project/program management?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of three years experience in project/program management, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA). (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA. (Open Ended Question)
• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.