Community Program Assistant

About the role

The Community Program Assistant position is designed to assist in administrative and technical work in support of community programs at the Georgia Cancer Center. This position will assist in assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of numerous community programs and interventions. Community programs may include prevention work with alcohol, electronic cigarettes, opioids, prescription drugs, suicide, and/or cancer prevention. This work may involve interacting with elementary, middle, and high school students, all ages across the lifespan, organizations such as faith-based, public housing, and the community at large.

Responsibilities

• Schedule project visits.
• Weekly follow-up with community members.
• Data collection, entry, and quality control.
• Maintain project files.
• Lead group sessions with parents and students.
• Auxiliary in establishing and maintaining outstanding relationships with community partners.
• Attend meetings with community partners.
• Attend staff training and research meetings.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principal and community engaged approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment.

Skills

• Ability to interact with various community partners.
• Knowledge of community engagement and program development.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 7/13/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.