STEPS Assistant Program Coordinator

Job Title
STEPS Assistant Program Coordinator


Requisition Number
TE08484


Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$10.50/hr


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field, or at least 60 credit hours in a science related field.



Required Related Experience

Must have majored in a science-related field and be familiar with the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology program.



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods; Repetitive motion; Lifting/Carrying up to 10 lbs.; Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs.; Walking for long periods



Shift

Employment dates: 01/06/2025-07/11/2025
Spring Hours: 2-4 hours a week including in-person bi-weekly Thursday meetings from 5 pm-6 pm and an additional 1 monthly Saturday event from 10 am-4 pm. Saturday dates: 1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12 Summer Hours: 8 am-12 pm, on-site for June 9th-July 11th



Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking to hire a part-time office employee for the Markey Cancer Center’s educational pipeline program, the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program.

The ideal candidate is a recently graduated UK student or an undergrad with 60 credit hours who majored in a science-related field and has familiarity with the ACTION program. This position will aid with planning and programming including 1 monthly Saturday meeting on campus for the high school students and biweekly Thursday meetings from 5 pm-6 pm with the ACTION undergrads.

Weekly job duties include planning for the Saturday meetings, picking up food vouchers, organizing guest speakers, and preparing summer paperwork and workshops. Summer job duties include escorting students to clinical observations, helping with morning workshops, answering phone calls, and preparing agendas/attendance lists.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Majored in a science-related field.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience working with high school students or in a summer camp setting is preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply
12/20/2024


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