Program Associate, 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, equitable patient 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, commits to quality, and values inclusion. 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. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.
Who we are looking for:
ASCO is seeking a high-performing and enthusiastic Program Associate, Professional Development to join our Education, Science and Professional Development Department. The selected candidate will provide programmatic and administrative support to the Professional Development (PD) programs, meetings, and projects. If you are passionate about supporting Professional Development initiatives within the oncology field while applying your programmatic and customer service skills, apply today!
This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities

• Provide program support to various program-related Professional Development Work Group(s), including the development and dissemination of meeting agendas, materials, and minutes
• Provide administrative support to the Program Manager, Professional Development to execute ASCO's Leadership Development Programs and the Virtual Mentoring Program (VMP) by coordinating the application, review, and selection process, and serve as ASCO staff contact to the participants, providing exemplary customer service
• Coordinate the tasks to execute and expand ASCO's leadership initiatives which includes preparation and distribution of materials, volunteer communication, and evaluation
• Provide program support to the various mentoring initiatives including serving as the primary point of contact for applicants, mentees, and mentors, providing exemplary customer service, supporting the application, review, and notification processes, and coordinating the mentee and mentor matching process
• Coordinate and maintain program data for ASCO's Leadership Development Programs and Mentoring Initiatives to inform if programs are meeting ASCO's strategic goals

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 1+ 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 Experience

• Previous program support experience in non-profits, diversity/inclusivity programs, 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 or Qualtrics, in collecting and reviewing program applications and conducting surveys

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive disposition when interacting with customers
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously, and accountable to complete routine tasks
• Very strong 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, and partners with others to achieve results
• Strong communication skills, including written
• Ability to build effective relationships

ADA/Physical Requirements
Fast-paced office environment with extended periods seated or standing at a desk
High use of computer and other office technology equipment
Travel
5-10 days/yr.
Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.