Careers

Department: MED-Cancer Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/9

Job Summary:

This senior administrative staff position will work independently with faculty leadership of the Cancer Center and be responsible for: (1)  coordinating and supporting the broad spectrum of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives of the Cancer Center and its members across all campuses, including new program development; (2)  providing leadership for and organization of the Cancer Center’s diversity and equity initiatives; (3)  seeking and developing funding opportunities, including grant initiatives and philanthropic resources, in support of diversity, equity and inclusion; and (4)  developing and supporting initiatives targeted at advocacy and influencing public policy as it affects cancer disparities, diversity, equity and inclusion.   

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supporting the broad spectrum of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives of the Cancer Center:
  • will assume a staff leadership role in the development of new programs to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Providing leadership for and organization of the Cancer Center’s diversity and inclusion initiatives:
  • will work proactively with faculty to develop outreach initiatives focused on minority and underserved populations
  • will provide staff leadership in developing relationships with community organizations/agencies serving minority/under-served populations (eg. Community clinics; Ill. Dept. of Public Health; Chicago Dept. of Public Health)
  • will coordinate and promote new and existing equity and inclusion initiatives including regular communications to keep leadership, faculty and staff informed and involved in the full scope of activities
  • Support career-enhancing research opportunities for junior, early- and mid-career researchers, including those from diverse backgrounds, to prepare them for center leadership
  • Establish infrastructure and utilize institutional resources to expand the pipeline of members of diverse backgrounds through training or mentoring opportunities to encourage participation of students, postdoctoral researchers and co-investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those groups shown to be nationally underrepresented in research workforce
• Seeking and developing funding opportunities, including grant initiatives and philanthropic resources, in support of cancer equity, diversity and inclusion:
  • will assume responsibility for proactively identifying established extramural funding opportunities for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and linking these to appropriate faculty
  • will identify and develop relationships with philanthropic funding organizations potentially supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with faculty and staff leadership and Medical Development as indicated
• Developing and supporting initiatives targeted at advocacy and influencing public policy as it affects cancer control:
  • will work with Cancer Center Public Affairs and Communications staff to maximize impact of existing relationships with patient advocacy organizations, identifying opportunities for and helping to coordinate new joint initiatives
  • will assume a leadership role in developing relationships with local, state and federal officials positioned to impact public policy affecting diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer care and the workforce
  • will be responsible for developing position statements representing the Cancer Center on diversity, equity and inclusion issues
  • will represent the Cancer Center in inter-organizational initiatives coordinated by other entities

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health or equivalent required
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in cancer disparities, public policy or advocacy activities
• Demonstrated experience with program planning; development and implementation
• Highly effective interpersonal skills

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• IND – Independence – Takes forceful stands on issues without being excessively abrasive; expresses own opinions even when adopting an unpopular position.
• NEG – Negotiations – Finds common ground to accommodate the conflicting needs and wants of different stakeholders.
• PRS – Problem Solving – Formulates realistic plans and contingencies and establishes appropriate measurements of anticipated results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, public health or equivalent strongly preferred
• Experience with federal grant funding strongly preferred
• Experience in academic administration desirable

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Knowledge of minority and underserved populations strongly preferred
• Knowledge, skills and ability to effectively support fund-raising activities

Benefits:
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