Working in partnership with administrative and clinical colleagues across NPCS, the program administrator is responsible for providing administrative leadership, project management and coordination of several programs within NPCS. This position requires a high level of expertise with all administrative duties, project management fundamentals, and the ability to provide leadership in planning, implementing, executing, and evaluating overall program goals. He/she uses independent judgment in decision-making and has strong organizational and prioritization skills.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant experience. Experience working in a medical or academic setting is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Visio.
• Experience with Google, Microsoft Forms, and Survey Monkey preferred.
• Experience with program planning and project coordination/management.
• Experience and comfortability in manipulating and analyzing data.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Flexible, collaborative, and self-directed team member.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and absorb information quickly.
• Superior leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to embrace both complex and simple tasks.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Tolerance of ambiguity and ability to ask appropriate questions to advance work.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability work effectively with all levels of staff within the organization as well as external contacts.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to see the big picture.

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.