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The Education Program Manager is housed within the Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care (POPC) and works directly on initiatives run through the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care (CPC). The individual in this position serves as the primary education/event/meeting planner, responsible for providing services for internal and external conferences, seminars and continuing medical education (CME) courses of the CPC. The Education Program Manager is responsible for providing all levels of planning and coordination on behalf of the seminar and course directors and draws upon exceptional interpersonal and professional skills to create a positive experience for faculty and learners who participate in our educational programs. ??

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop initial delivery plans and activate workstreams
• Develop and manage annual budgets and operating strategies for the program
• Oversee the implementation of internal and external educational events
• Manage logistics and support engagement of participants
• Maintain knowledge of CME requirements and develop renewal proposals
• Facilitate communication with course faculty and attendees
• Produce tangible reports for management and course leadership throughout project life cycles
• Participates in website development and maintenance

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor???s degree
• 2 years of program/project management and planning experience; experience working in a medical or academic setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledgeable of computer applications including Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Outlook; experience with Canvas, and the Adobe Design Suite desirable
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership and external contacts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent ability to organize, prioritize and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities
• Ability to organize and to work in a fast-paced complex and matrixed environment
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule for conferences/events including the occasional night or weekend

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.?? As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.?? Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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