Community Health Liaison-Community Outreach

Pay Range: Targeted salary $46,500 - $60,500 annually, based on experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. Some travel required

Travel: May be required

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. The Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a passionate and community centered Community Outreach Liaison to help advance our mission of decreasing the burden of cancer across Oklahoma. This role is ideal for someone who believes deeply in health equity, thrives in community partnerships, and is energized by creating meaningful impact beyond the walls of an academic medical center.

The Community Outreach Liaison plays a vital role in connecting the Cancer Center with communities throughout Oklahoma. You will help coordinate and deliver outreach and engagement efforts that increase cancer awareness, promote screening, enhance education, and support prevention efforts.

This position blends relationship building, program coordination, and research collaboration to ensure that evidence based cancer interventions truly reach the communities that need them most.

Your work will help improve access to information, encourage life saving screenings, and strengthen community trust.

You'll help design, deliver, and evaluate high impact outreach initiatives across Oklahoma, including:

Outreach Coordination

Lead or support community health screenings and awareness events.
Prioritize outreach efforts that are linked to research activities at the Stephenson Cancer Center.
Ensure outreach programs align with SCC's mission and research priorities.
Community Liaison & Partnership Building
Establish and foster strong, positive relationships with mission aligned community organizations.
Represent Stephenson Cancer Center at community events and forums.
Integrate SCC research programs into community initiatives, and bring community priorities back to researchers.
Collaborate with community organizations and healthcare systems on outreach programs and research projects.
Coordinate with University and Cancer Center fundraising teams to support third party fundraising events hosted by community partners.
Program Implementation & Project Management
Serve as project manager for the development, implementation, and evaluation of community based cancer awareness, screening, education, and advocacy programs.
Coordinate efforts with cancer center teams including clinical operations, contracting, and research personnel.
Grant Development & Reporting
Assist with identifying federal, state, and community grant opportunities (e.g., Support or lead preparation of grant proposals and required reports.
Research Program Liaison
Collaborate with SCC Research Program leaders to identify opportunities focused on priority cancers and risk factors in Oklahoma.
Help connect researchers with communities interested in participating in or benefiting from research initiatives.
Perform additional duties that support outreach, collaboration, and the overall mission of the Stephenson Cancer Center.

If you're ready to help connect communities with life saving cancer research, education, and resources, we invite you to apply and become a champion for cancer prevention and outreach at the Stephenson Cancer Center.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
~24 months experience in marketing, public relations, outreach programs, or closely related field.

Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 72 months experience.

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .

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