Cancer Center Program Manager, Equity & Partnerships

Rush University System for Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University System for Health in Chicago seeks a seasoned program manager to lead the Cancer Service Line community engagement initiatives. You will oversee staff, drive program delivery, and ensure quality control while aligning with Rush's mission and values.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, stakeholder collaboration, and workforce development to address health disparities and improve outcomes across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in community health, public policy, community organizing and advocacy, social work, non-profit management or related area.
• 5 years of program management experience.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Understanding or experience with equity issues in healthcare, social services, law, policy or related areas.
• Demonstrated success in developing and evaluating program models and operationalizing innovative programs.
• Proficient in using technology as a management-reporting tool; experience working with IT staff on evaluation systems.
• Strong project management skills for complex, multi-faceted projects with growth.
• Strong planning and implementation skills, including problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-functional teams.
• Experience with high-performing, collaborative peer groups.
• Experience negotiating win-win agreements.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a thought leader in developing and implementing programs, services, and events to address community needs.
• Develops and implements a partnership and engagement strategy aligned with mission and goals.
• Identifies and builds relationships with leaders and organizations for partnerships.
• Provides strategic guidance to leadership on programs and initiatives.
• Serves as an advocate for strategic partnerships internally and externally.
• Leads committees such as communications and Community Advisory Council.
• Establishes objective program performance standards and evaluation.
• Attends meetings and events as needed.
• Recruits, hires, and oversees training of program staff.
• Develops and evaluates staff development needs.
• Instills accountability and tight oversight of performance standards.
• Works with staff to develop performance metrics for all programs.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Program management

Supervision

Equity in healthcare

Program development

Tech proficiency

Project management

Planning

Teamwork

Collaboration

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Diversity

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in community health or related field

Masters degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rush University System for Health in Chicago seeks a seasoned program manager to lead the Cancer Service Line community engagement initiatives. You will oversee staff, drive program delivery, and ensure quality control while aligning with Rush's mission and values.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, stakeholder collaboration, and workforce development to address health disparities and improve outcomes across diverse communities.