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Make a Meaningful Impact on the Cancer Patient Journey
nAt UVA Health , we are committed to transforming health and inspiring hope through exceptional patient care, education, and innovation. The Emily Couric Cancer Center is seeking a passionate, creative, and collaborative Health Education Program Coordinator to help shape how cancer patients and their families access, understand, and engage with critical support resources throughout their care journey.
nThis is more than a program coordination role. It is an opportunity to build, enhance, and innovate patient education and engagement strategies for a nationally recognized cancer program. The successful candidate will play a key role in connecting patients and families with resources that support them from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.
nAbout the Team
nYou will join the Oncology Service Line, a highly motivated, patient-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional cancer care and support services. The team operates in a fast-paced environment, maintains high standards, and is deeply committed to improving the patient and family experience.
nAs patient volumes continue to grow and patient engagement evolves, this position offers a unique opportunity to help design new approaches that meet the changing needs of cancer patients and caregivers.
nPosition Summary
nThe Health Education Program Coordinator serves as a vital link between clinical services and cancer patients and families. This position leads efforts to increase awareness and utilization of support services through strategic communication, education programming, digital engagement, and patient-centered resource development.
nThe coordinator will help patients navigate available resources while partnering with clinicians and operational leaders to ensure support services are effectively communicated and accessible throughout the cancer care continuum.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnDevelop and implement patient education and awareness initiatives.
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nnCreate brochures, flyers, digital content, and other educational materials.
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nnSupport social media and digital engagement efforts.
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nnPromote available oncology support services to patients and families.
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nnCollaborate across clinical and operational teams to improve patient communication strategies.
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nnIdentify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced patient engagement.
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nnHelp design innovative approaches to patient navigation and survivorship education.
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nnEvaluate and improve how patients learn about and access available resources.
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n nAreas of Focus Include:
nnnNutrition Services
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nnSocial Work
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nnSpiritual Care
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nnExercise and Wellness
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nnSurvivorship Programs
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nnCaregiver Support
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nnEnd-of-Life Resources
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nnAdditional supportive oncology services
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n nRequired Qualifications
nnnBachelor's degree in a related field.
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nnMinimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnFive to seven years of proven success in building programs via an entrepreneurial mindset.
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nnExperience in oncology, healthcare, or public health.
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nnExperience developing educational or communication programs.
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nnExperience working within a complex or highly matrixed organization.
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nnStrong digital communication and content development skills.
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nnSocial media engagement experience.
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nnDemonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
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n nWhat Makes a Successful Candidate?
nThe ideal candidate is:
nnnPassionate about improving the patient and family experience.
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nnComfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
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nnSkilled at building relationships and influencing without direct authority.
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nnCreative, innovative, and solutions-oriented.
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nnAble to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
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nnMotivated by meaningful work that directly impacts patients facing cancer.
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n nWhy This Opportunity Stands Out
nBuild Something New
nThis is not a "plug-and-play" role. The successful candidate will help design future-state approaches to patient education, communication, and navigation. You will have the opportunity to leave your mark on programs that directly improve the patient experience.
nDrive Innovation
nThe Cancer Center is actively exploring new ways to engage patients through digital tools, enhanced communication strategies, and stronger integration with clinical operations. Your ideas and creativity will help shape that future.
nMake a Direct Impact
nEvery brochure, communication campaign, educational initiative, and process improvement contributes to helping patients and families navigate one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.
nGrow Professionally
nThis role offers the opportunity to broaden your expertise in oncology support services, patient education, healthcare communications, and program development within a leading academic health system.
nSuccess in Your First Year
nWithin your first 6 to 12 months, you will:
nnnDevelop a strong understanding of the cancer patient and caregiver experience.
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nnBuild relationships across clinical and support service teams.
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nnIdentify opportunities to strengthen patient engagement and education.
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nnContribute innovative ideas that improve communication and resource awareness.
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nnHelp establish and advance a best-in-class health education program for cancer patients and families.
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n nJoin Us
nIf you are excited about combining education, communication, innovation, and compassionate care to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with the Emily Couric Cancer Center at UVA Health .
nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate specialty is required.
nExperience: 2+ years of relevant professional experience required.
nLicensure: Specific licensure may be required for certain positions. See requisition for position licensure requirement details.
nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
nThis is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
nThe pay range for this role is $66,528.00 - $133,057.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
nBenefits
nnnComprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off
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nnRetirement Savings
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nnLong-term and Short-term Disability
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nnHealth Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnCertification and Education Support
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n nUVA Health ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide ( rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s ( is named by U.S. News & World Report ( as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
nThe University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ( .
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
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