Cancer Disparities Manager

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Job description

Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California.

As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the mission of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, Wen Public Health aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.

Responsibilities:
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.

Qualifications:
Required:

Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Analytical / problem-solving skills.

Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

Ability to work independently, using judgment and decision-making skills to conduct short and long range planning, to prioritize tasks, and to follow through with related activities and request for information in an environment with a high volume diverse workload, of frequent interruptions, competing deadlines, changing priorities and compelling requests.

Strong experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.

Ability to use qualitative data analysis and project management software.

Fluent (oral, written) in English and another Asian American language commonly spoken in communities of focus for the research and evaluation projects (e.g., Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog).

Proficient writing skills to prepare/compose/review a variety of communications, primarily electronic.

Relevant work experience with a MPH/MS/MA/MSW, or Equivalent experience.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred:

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Strong policy analysis techniques.

Previous experience social & behavioral research, nutritional science, and/or health promotion program preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of experience Training and experience (5+ years) in community-based participatory research, health equity, and mixed methods including qualitative data collection and analysis

Fluent (written, oral) in English and one of the most common Asian American languages spoken among the communities with whom our research projects focus (Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog)

Special Conditions:

Ability to travel to community-based sites for meetings and data collection activities at UC Irvine and in Orange County (mostly, but not exclusively Santa Ana).

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (phone number removed) or .

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