Program Coordinator, Professional Development

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.Who we are:ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. .Who we are looking for:ASCO has a new and exciting opportunity for a Program Coordinator to join our Professional Development Department! The successful candidate will seamlessly coordinate and provide programmatic and administrative support to professional development (PD) programs, meetings, and projects through tasks delegated by supervisor and team members while contributing to department projects and initiatives.If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize your planning, communication, and logistical skills while collaborating within a team environment to support medical professional programs, then we want to hear from you!This position is hybrid with a primary location at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The hire must reside within 75 miles of our headquarters. We anticipate the hire to be onsite approximately 2-3 days per week.ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact and administrative lead for the assigned Professional Development councils, programs, and stakeholder volunteer groups, including the Education Council and Leadership Development Program (LDP): Education Scholars .Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person meetings and retreats , including participant communications, meeting material preparation, and liaising with internal teams and external partners.Coordinate application, review and selection, enrollment, and program execution by serving as the primary ASCO staff contact to applicants, reviewers, and participants of the LDP: Education Scholars Program.Monitor and collate data to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Provide onsite and administrative support to the planning and execution of professional development initiatives at the ASCO Annual Meeting including coordinating medical educator activities and planning of orientations and networking events.Ability to work occasional early mornings and evenings to support in-person session logistics.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.0-3 years of programmatic or administrative support experience within a professional environment including customer service.Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) and an openness to embracing and learning new technology.Preferred Education and ExperiencePrevious program support experience in non-profits, education, and/or healthcare.Experience planning and developing work plans and agendas, events, material preparation, engagement, and expenses.Proficiency with online application management and survey tools, such as SurveyMonkey Apply, in collecting and reviewing program applications and conducting surveys.CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal skills and a positive disposition when interacting with customers, with an ability to build effective relationships.Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously, while also being accountable to complete routine tasks.Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.Ability to prioritize work and deliver accurate, thorough, and high-quality work products.Ability to work consistently in a collaborative, team-oriented manner, has a positive attitude, and partners with others to achieve results.Excellent communication skills, including writing, with ability to clearly convey and receive information.Open to receiving and taking action on feedback.ADA/Physical RequirementsMust lift up to 25 lbs.Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.High use of computer and other office technology equipment.Travel6-10 days/yr.Generous Benefits Package:Hybrid Work EnvironmentOpen Leave PolicyPaid Family Leave13 Paid Holidays per Calendar YearStaff Appreciation Days401(k): 7.5% Employer ContributionMedical/Dental/VisionEmployee Assistance ProgramFertility and Family FormingHealthcare ConciergeFlexible Spending Account(s)Healthcare Savings AccountDisability and Life InsuranceApplications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process.The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.