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Cancer Exercise Specialist

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Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization ... The Cancer Exercise Specialist at the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley serves others by intentionally ...

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A Cancer Non-Profit job involves working for an organization dedicated to cancer research, patient support, advocacy, or fundraising. Employees may work in various roles, such as program management, fundraising, outreach, or administrative support. These positions aim to improve cancer awareness, provide assistance to patients and families, and support advancements in treatment and prevention. Many roles require strong communication, organizational, and fundraising skills. Jobs can be found in local, national, or international cancer-focused organizations.

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Day-to-day responsibilities at a cancer non-profit may include planning and executing fundraising events, coordinating patient support programs, managing donor communications, and preparing grant proposals or reports. Staff members often collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, volunteers, and community partners to ensure effective delivery of services and advocacy initiatives. You may also be responsible for maintaining accurate records in donor management systems and staying updated on relevant regulations and trends. This dynamic environment offers the chance to make a direct impact while building diverse skills in nonprofit operations.

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Associate Director, Cancer Center Partnerships

American Cancer Society

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$83K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

American Cancer Society rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 772 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
The Associate Director serves as a strategic connector and catalyst for advancing the American Cancer Society's mission through high-impact partnerships across the cancer care continuum. This specialized role engages NCI-designated centers, integrated delivery systems, Commission on Cancer programs, Veterans Affairs facilities, safety-net hospitals, and volunteers to drive pillar metrics through collaborative relationships while influencing policies and strategies. As a frontline leader, the Associate Director plays a critical role in integrating pillar priorities, mobilizing partners, and aligning local efforts with national goals to drive coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. By aligning key performance indicators with organizational priorities, the Associate Director ensures progress toward pillar metrics and improved health outcomes.
This position is remote with some travel involved. Candidates must live within an hour of the Philadelphia area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical institutions, integrated delivery systems, and safety-net hospitals to advance ACS priorities and drive system-level improvements in cancer care. 30%
  • Lead implementation of pillar priorities across cancer centers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable outcomes that improve access and equity. 20%
  • Integrate ACS pillars through strategic account management and collaborative engagement, creating coordinated, patient-centered care models that reduce fragmentation and enhance quality. 20%
  • Mobilize stakeholders and influence policy by convening healthcare leaders, promoting evidence-based strategies, and cultivating champions to accelerate adoption of best practices and systemic change. 15%
  • Expand access and improve quality of life for patients and families by facilitating referrals to ACS programs, providing technical assistance, and driving implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care. 15%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent
  • Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
  • Years of experience: Minimum of five years of experience in health care-related and/or non-profit management, administration, account management, with a proven background in relationship development and volunteer recruitment and mobilization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
  • Extensive experience in cultivating relationships with health systems, community organizations, and volunteers to create urgency around cancer awareness, motivate action across the cancer continuum, and guide strategic initiatives.
  • Skilled in designing outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and conducting evaluations to ensure measurable impact.
  • Strong ability to represent the American Cancer Society effectively and professionally to health systems, cancer programs, administrative, agency, and community leaders, including working with disparate populations and diverse constituents.
  • Ability to use health center data, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions.
  • Maintains current knowledge of scientific research and best practices through continuous learning, training participation, and engagement in enterprise and regional initiatives.
  • Skilled in applying knowledge of program development, outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and evaluations.
  • Demonstrates experience with state and community-based program planning and implementation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of health care markets, insurance structures, managed care systems, primary care infrastructures, and government policies including Medicaid, Medicare, and oncology payment models.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Travel, including evening and weekend work required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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The starting rate is $83,000 to $85,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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