Leads critical activities within the Cancer Control department with a focus on supporting the needs of the Society’s regions to advance mission priorities. Ensures engagement and mobilization of subject matter experts, regional staff and GHQ staff in a prioritized and coordinated way to meet Cancer Control objectives and to support effective dissemination of interventions. Facilitates the development of cancer control annual planning, assuring alignment with mission platforms and working with the Director, Mission Data Strategy to align with enterprise scorecard, staff performance objectives, and regional plans. In partnership with subject matter experts and functional areas, identifies and implements solutions to meet identified needs. Manages and/or participates in the execution of enterprise projects. Works collaboratively with regional Senior Directors to facilitate communications within the regional cancer control staff networks.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead and manage activities that drive ongoing engagement of cross-region staff network groups providing opportunities to work collaboratively, facilitate best practices, and connect relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the process for annual performance management for Cancer Control for the regions including development of annual performance objectives per network, tools, training, corresponding reporting, tracking, and assessment.
- In partnership with GHQ departments and talent strategy, coordinate training needs for regional cancer control staff. Convenes expert consultants, thought leaders, and leadership volunteers as needed to provide critical technical assistance and expertise for identified training needs.
- Represent the Society in partnership meetings; sustain and build on existing relationships with external public health organizations.
- Serves on cross-functional teams to understand; incorporate; and execute the needs and goals of various verticals within the regional structure as part of mission planning and communication. Works collaboratively with region staff to facilitate the networks.
- Provide support to account teams and serve as a champion for the account management model, for national partnerships with public health organizations.
- In partnership with corporate communications, coordinate communication needs for regional cancer control staff.
- Serve as the region Cancer Control point of contact for questions, information, business needs & escalated issues; works with broad authority to drive escalated issues to resolution.
- Partner with global headquarters functions on ongoing process review and constructive improvements based on region Cancer Control needs & feedback; ensure regional Cancer Control perspective is understood and considered in decision-making, process and procedure development.
- Coordinate the identification and successful implementation of nationwide mission funding opportunities for regional cancer control.
- Leverage technology to facilitate the sharing of best practices and opportunities for collaboration.
- Support the region staff model on an ongoing basis to identify best practices, gaps and areas that require refinement both on an enterprise and region-specific level.
- Partner with GHQ and region staff to identify, scale, support, track and establish accountability for adoption of best practices; with focus on driving mission impact and relevance through customer-centric and innovative strategies.
- Maintain a productive and collaborative relationship with global headquarters departments and regions. Meet regularly with regional Cancer Control leadership and staff to assist with implementation of Cancer Control initiatives as needed and oversees coordination with both internal ACS expertise and technical assistance.
- Model and foster behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership and is consistent with the values, goals, and objectives of the Society to create an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, empowerment and dedication to the mission.
Educational Background:
Master’s degree in public health or similarly related field or equivalent experience preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Eight or more years of experience driving collaborative engagement within regions or global headquarters staff preferred.
- Strong knowledge of American Cancer Society program, strategies and organizational infrastructure required.
- Ability to effectively manage projects from beginning to end
- Non-profit or healthcare industry experience preferred.
Demonstrates Health Care Systems Competencies
- Business insight - Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Manages complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Plans and aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Organizational savvy - Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Drives vision and purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
- Instills trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Other Skills
- Excellent innovative, analytical, and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail required.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple partners.
- Excellent judgment in conflict management and negotiation.
- Ability to understand, articulate and work successfully within the complex structure of the Society to include workflow, operating procedures, etc.
- Ability to communicate strategic guidance with volunteers and staff in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner
- Ability to build relationships across a diverse workforce and foster a cooperative work environment
- Ability to build consensus and work through others achieving desired results and objectives
- Strong organizational skills and ability to lead multiple / concurrent projects
- Ability to handle multiple planned and unplanned projects, roles and responsibilities
- Ability to effectively interact with and for leadership in various areas of the organization in an objective and positive manner
- Demonstrated skills and experience in relationship building, mediation, negotiation, resolution and presentation
- Knowledge of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to facilitate effective project management and organizational leadership
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required, especially in the ability to communicate diplomatically and persuasively on complex topics
- Strong solutions-oriented analytical, systems and presentation skills
- Consistent ability to set and deliver against a work plan in a fast-paced environment, giving attention to detail even under high pressure situations
- Technical strength required (MS Office products, CRM products, online platforms and other database software)
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate a strong customer focus.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
- No or very limited physical effort required
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk
- Some travel may be required
Compensation/Benefits:
W are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 28 2017
Active Until:
Jan 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit