Community Program Assistant

Overview

Job Title:

Community Program Assistant

Location:

Augusta University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University also emphasizes real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia comprises 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on these values and conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and related materials. USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Policy 6.5.

Note: The content above reflects institutional context and does not modify responsibilities or requirements for the role.

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care to benefit patients locally and globally. The team assembles custom groups of field experts to address each individual’s unique needs. The research and innovations aim to influence the global network of cancer care, including first-in-nation trials and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Community Program Assistant position is designed to assist in administrative and technical work in support of community programs at the Georgia Cancer Center. This role supports assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of community programs and interventions. Programs may include prevention work with alcohol, electronic cigarettes, opioids, prescription drugs, suicide, and/or cancer prevention. Work may involve interacting with elementary, middle, and high school students, all ages across the lifespan, and organizations such as faith-based groups, public housing, and the broader community.

• Schedule project visits. Weekly follow-up with community members. Data collection, entry, and quality control. Maintain project files. Lead group sessions with parents and students. Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with community partners. Attend meetings with community partners.
• Attend staff training and research meetings. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and community-engaged approaches.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment.

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday.

Pay Band: B6

Salary Minimum: $18.85 - $19.26

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 2/5/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety…