Cancer Control Specialist III Regional

Overview

Job Title
:
Cancer Control Specialist III Regional

Requisition Number
: RE53148

Working Title
:
Senior Cancer Control Specialist

Department Name
: 7H023:

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG

Work Location
:
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
: 45

Salary Range
: $47,/year

Type Of Position
:
Staff

Position Time Status
:
Full-Time

Required Education
: MA

for more information about equivalencies
: /equivalencies

Required Related Experience
: 6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
:
None

Physical Requirements
:
Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, travel, lifting up to 50lbs

Shift
:
Primarily day shift

Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at the University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Cancer Control Specialist III, Regional (RCCS III).

The RCCS III will conduct planning and implementation of cancer prevention and screening education activities and services throughout counties located in the western-portion of the Bluegrass Area Development District (ADD):
Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard and Lincoln. Additionally, this role supervises KCP’s Community Health Worker (CHW) staff and oversees CHW program activities which aim to increase access to cancer screening and care within communities of greatest need in the greater-Lexington area of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of community engagement, public health, and familiarity with the Bluegrass ADD.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with community partners and our dedicated community and outreach staff, providing leadership and facilitation of cancer control activities, education, service, and research support that align with the goals of the Markey Cancer Center. This role will also provide program management assistance to KCP’s director.

This position will be located within the Bluegrass Area Development District region and the selected candidate must be a resident of one of the following counties:
Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln or Fayette County. This position has a remote work arrangement.

Supervisory Responsibilities
:
Yes

Required Education (already listed): MA

Required Related Experience (already listed): 6 yrs

Preferred Education/Experience
:
Master’s degree plus 10 years of related experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Final date to receive applications
: 02/17/2026

Our University Community
:
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Benefits
:
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