Associate Director, Community Partnerships

American Cancer Society; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

The American Cancer Society in Michigan is seeking an Associate Director who will serve as a strategic connector to advance our mission through high-impact partnerships across the cancer care continuum. This frontline leader will align local efforts with national goals, mobilize partners, and drive pillar metrics to improve health outcomes.

You will build relationships with Federally Qualified Health Centers, health systems, and community organizations; lead development of medical neighborhoods;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in health care-related and/or nonprofit management with proven relationship development and volunteer mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage high-impact relationships with FQHCs, community health centers, and CBOs to advance priorities across the cancer care continuum.
• Lead development of medical neighborhoods and linkages of care to improve access and outcomes.
• Convene health systems, community champions, and diverse stakeholders to influence policy and accelerate improvements in prevention and treatment.
• Provide technical assistance and share resources to support evidence-based interventions and best practices.
• Cultivate health care and community champions to drive policies that increase access to care and improve outcomes.

Skills

Relationship development

Strategic partnerships

Policy influence

Health systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

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 with primary care systems, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build and manage high-impact relationships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance organizational priorities across the cancer care continuum. 30%
• Lead development of medical neighborhoods and linkages of care within targeted communities, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered cancer care that improves access and outcomes. 20%
• Convene and engage health systems, community champions, and diverse stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies, influence policy, and accelerate system-level improvements in cancer prevention and treatment. 20%
• Provide technical assistance and share resources to support the implementation of evidence-based interventions and best practices. 15%
• Cultivate and support health care and community champions to drive system-level policies and practices that increase access to care and improve outcomes. 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 relationshipswith health systems, community organizations, and volunteers to createurgencyaround 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 representthe 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 healthcenterdata, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintainscurrent knowledge of scientific research and best practices through continuous learning, training participation, and engagement in enterprise and regional initiatives.
• Skilled in applying knowledgeof program development, outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and evaluations.
• Demonstrates experiencewith state and community-based program planning and implementation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care markets, insurance structures, managed care systems, primary care infrastructures, government policies including Medicaid, Medicare, and oncology payment models.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel, including evening and weekend work required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NA

COMPENSATION

The starting rate is $80,000 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.

BENEFITS

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.