Program Director I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

Department:

37371 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day, occasional evenings and weekend.

Pay Range

$43.30 - $64.95

Job Summary

The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as the Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Cancer Screening. This role supports the Center’s mission to deliver comprehensive cancer care and improve health outcomes through innovative and community-centered engagement initiatives. The Assistant Director will lead the planning, coordination, and management of outreach and screening programs, ensuring alignment with the Center’s strategic research goals. This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies that enhance community access to cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and education services—particularly among underserved populations.
The Assistant Director will foster collaborative relationships with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders. The role requires a proactive leader who can translate leadership decisions into actionable plans, cultivate a positive work culture, and drive continuous improvement in both screening and research efforts.

Essential Functions

1. Provide overall leadership and coordination for the daily operations of outreach, screening, and research programs.
2. Continuously evaluate systems and workflows to identify opportunities for innovation and increased efficiency.
3. Strategically develop and implement best practices to enhance community outreach outcomes, ensuring timely and culturally responsive engagement.
4. Design and apply evaluation frameworks to monitor program performance, assess community impact, and guide continuous quality improvement.
5. Establish program goals that align with the Center’s strategic objectives, mission, and values, with a focus on advancing cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and access to care through community outreach and research initiatives.
6. Collaborate with leadership on budget planning and resource allocation; monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
7. Supervise and support assigned staff, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance.
8. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional policies across all program activities.
9. Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
10. Develop and implement effective communication strategies to ensure seamless information flow across departments, partners, and community stakeholders.

Education, Experience and Certifications

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree or higher and bring over five years of relevant professional experience to the role. Preference will be given to individuals with a master’s degree or higher in nursing, health administration, business administration, or a closely related field. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate a proven track record in community engagement, project management, and administrative functions. Supervisory experience is also required, reflecting the ability to lead teams and manage complex initiatives effectively. Certified project management professional preferred.

Skills And Qualifications

• •Deep knowledge and understanding of the functional area, with the ability to apply expertise to program development and execution.
• •Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• •Strong project and process management capabilities, including proficiency in program planning, execution, and evaluation.
• •Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• •Passion for mentorship and team development, with a focus on building cohesion and shared purpose.
• •Advanced understanding of data analysis, data management systems, regulatory compliance, reporting standards, and budgeting practices.
• •Proven ability to collect, manage, interpret, and report data to inform decision-making and demonstrate program impact.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• •Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and sustain relationships with community partners, cross-functional teams, and regional stakeholders to support program goals.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.