Program Director I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

Day occasional evenings and weekend.

Pay Range

Job Summary

The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as the Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Cancer Screening. This role supports the Centers mission to deliver comprehensive cancer care and improve health outcomes through innovative and community-centered engagement initiatives. The Assistant Director will lead the planning coordination and management of outreach and screening programs ensuring alignment with the Centers strategic research goals. This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies that enhance community access to cancer prevention screening early detection and education servicesparticularly among underserved populations.
The Assistant Director will foster collaborative relationships with internal departments external partners and community stakeholders. The role requires a proactive leader who can translate leadership decisions into actionable plans cultivate a positive work culture and drive continuous improvement in both screening and research efforts.

Essential Functions

1. Provide overall leadership and coordination for the daily operations of outreach screening and research programs.

2. Continuously evaluate systems and workflows to identify opportunities for innovation and increased efficiency.

3. Strategically develop and implement best practices to enhance community outreach outcomes ensuring timely and culturally responsive engagement.

4. Design and apply evaluation frameworks to monitor program performance assess community impact and guide continuous quality improvement.

5. Establish program goals that align with the Centers strategic objectives mission and values with a focus on advancing cancer prevention screening early detection and access to care through community outreach and research initiatives.

6. Collaborate with leadership on budget planning and resource allocation; monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.

7. Supervise and support assigned staff fostering professional development and ensuring high performance.

8. Ensure compliance with legal regulatory and institutional policies across all program activities.

9. Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations to senior leadership highlighting progress challenges and strategic recommendations.

10. Develop and implement effective communication strategies to ensure seamless information flow across departments partners and community stakeholders.

11. Represent the program in internal and external meetings committees and community forums to promote collaboration and visibility.

12. Conduct or facilitate individual and group presentations to educate inform and engage broad audiences.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.

Education Experience and Certifications

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelors degree or higher and bring over five years of relevant professional experience to the role. Preference will be given to individuals with a masters degree or higher in nursing health administration business administration or a closely related field. Additionally the candidate should demonstrate a proven track record in community engagement project management and administrative functions. Supervisory experience is also required reflecting the ability to lead teams and manage complex initiatives effectively. Certified project management professional preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

Deep knowledge and understanding of the functional area with the ability to apply expertise to program development and execution.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
Strong project and process management capabilities including proficiency in program planning execution and evaluation.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Passion for mentorship and team development with a focus on building cohesion and shared purpose.
Advanced understanding of data analysis data management systems regulatory compliance reporting standards and budgeting practices.
Proven ability to collect manage interpret and report data to inform decision-making and demonstrate program impact.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain relationships with community partners cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to support program goals.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program