Program Manager I Cancer Education Specialist, Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Job Location:
Wake Forest, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 35 - 53
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Day 8-5 travel required
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25JOB SUMMARY
The Cancer Education Specialist plays a critical role in reducing the burden of cancer across the 30-county catchment area by delivering evidence-based education and prevention programs. Embedded in the community this position serves as a trusted partner to advance AHWFBCCCs mission through culturally responsive education outreach events and research engagement. The role fosters bi-directional relationships with community organizations healthcare providers and stakeholders to improve access to cancer-related services address barriers to care and ensure programs reflect local priorities. Through proactive education initiatives this position supports early detection promotes informed decision-making and strengthens participation in research and clinical trialsall guided by the loved one standard to ensure compassionate respectful interactions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
Education:
o Bachelors degree with two years of relevant experience required.
o Masters degree in health administration business administration public health or related field preferred.
Experience:
o Minimum two years in project or program management development administration or supervisory roles.
o Experience in community health education or cancer prevention preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
o Valid drivers license required.
o CHES certification is preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development & Implementation:
- Design coordinate and evaluate community-based cancer education programs tailored to catchment area needs.
- Develop initiatives promoting prevention early detection and normalizing research.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable tasks timelines and measurable outcomes.
Community Engagement & Education:
- Represent AHWFBCCC at health fairs community events and coalition meetings.
- Lead and monitor education initiatives (e.g. CARES seminars COE signature events).
- Serve as liaison and spokesperson building long-term bi-directional relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
- Actively engage with the Community Advisory Board to integrate community input into programming.
Data Management & Reporting:
- Collect and analyze education and outreach data using REDCap or similar systems.
- Prepare reports for leadership and CCSG compliance including metrics for outreach and engagement.
- Ensure data integrity for institutional quality improvement and research support.
Safety Compliance & Patient-Centered Standards:
- Ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor regulations including National Cancer Institute requirements.
- Promote informed decision-making and ethical standards in education and engagement.
- Apply the loved one standard in all interactions to ensure compassionate respectful care.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Supervise interns and support personnel as needed.
- Develop educational materials presentations and digital tools to support education initiatives.
- Collaborate across Research Academics Clinical Operations and Education teams to integrate community insights into institutional priorities.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with high burden populations and address barriers to care.
- Project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tracking systems (e.g. REDCap).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Customer service orientation and strong presentation skills.
- Strong contributor to team success.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hybrid role with frequent community engagement activities across the 30-county service area.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event materials.
- Requires standing walking and travel.
REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The Cancer Education Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Cancer Outreach Education with a secondary reporting obligation to the Operations Director of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
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
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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