Health Education CoordinatorUniversity of Kentucky
Job Summary
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleHealth Education CoordinatorRequisition NumberRE53038Working TitleHealth Communications ManagerDepartment Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a resume, cover letter and as Specific Request I, a sample of materials you have disseminated about a health issue along with a description of the target audience.
To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, experience creating a variety of formats (videos, infographics, educational materials) and using social media and analytics platforms, and providing strategic guidance for internal and external partners.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMinimum qualifications are a masters degree and 3 years of related experience, Bilingual English/Spanish a plusDeadline to Apply02/23/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleHealth Education CoordinatorRequisition NumberRE53038Working TitleHealth Communications ManagerDepartment Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motionShiftMonday-Friday 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekends may be requiredJob SummaryThe Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Health Education Coordinator (aka Health Communications Manager) who will be part of the Community Impact Office. This position is responsible for developing and disseminating health communication campaigns and materials aimed at promoting behavior change and raising awareness about cancer research via a variety of communication channels. Responsibilities include providing direction, planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and continual improvement of evidence-based health educational materials. The Health Communications Manager will be an experienced communicator with energy and interest in managing multiple priorities and complex projects. In addition, they will be a communicator who is an advocate with a passion for individual and community wellbeing, and who welcomes the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders from various backgrounds.This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a resume, cover letter and as Specific Request I, a sample of materials you have disseminated about a health issue along with a description of the target audience.
To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, experience creating a variety of formats (videos, infographics, educational materials) and using social media and analytics platforms, and providing strategic guidance for internal and external partners.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMinimum qualifications are a masters degree and 3 years of related experience, Bilingual English/Spanish a plusDeadline to Apply02/23/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in health communications.
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience in tailoring research-related content for low-literacy or specific cultural groups.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid employment experience in developing and disseminating health communication campaigns.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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