State Advocacy Administrator

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility and Family Forming

Healthcare Concierge

Job summary

ASCO is seeking a highly motivated State Advocacy Administrator to support state advocacy initiatives and monitor legislative developments. The role coordinates ASCO’s engagement with the AMA house of Delegates and will be based in Alexandria, VA with a hybrid schedule.

The candidate should reside within 75 miles of headquarters and be able to be onsite 1–2 days per week. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3–4 years of advocacy experience in a related setting, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
• 3–4 years of advocacy experience at a professional association, state government, or healthcare entity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legislative and regulatory search engines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delegate credentials and guide the resolution submissions process.
• Provide logistical support during HOD meetings, including at the AMA Cancer Care Caucus.
• Draft resolutions and talking points for HOD meetings and coordinate inputs from ASCO teams.
• Collaborate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Prepare materials for state policymaker meetings and coordinate state legislative tracking.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. The ASCO Association d/b/a Association for Clinical Oncology (the “Association”) is a 501(c)(6) professional membership association representing a diverse network of nearly 45,000 oncology professionals. The Association, along with its affiliates the American Society of Clinical Oncology (the “Society”), Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, and QOPI Certification Program, LLC, (collectively, “ASCO”) are committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.

ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

Total Rewards

At ASCO, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy and structure ensure that pay remains market-based, tied to performance, and aligned with our core values. The hiring salary range displayed accounts for a broad spectrum of factors, and the final offer will depend on an evaluation of the selected candidate's experience, training, and specialized skill sets.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for our robust total rewards package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) with generous contribution, health and wellness benefits, family forming benefits, education support program, generous leave, and much more!

Who we are looking for

ASCO is in search of a highly motivated State Advocacy Administrator to help advance policies that impact cancer care. In this role, the State Advocacy Administrator will support state advocacy initiatives, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, and coordinate ASCO's engagement with the American Medical Association (AMA) house of Delegates.

This position is hybrid with a primary location at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The hire must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia and live within 75 miles of our headquarters. We anticipate the hire to be onsite approximately 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delegate credentials, guide the resolution submissions process, and provide logistical support during HOD meetings, including at the AMA Cancer Care Caucus.
• Participate in identifying key issues and drafting resolutions and talking points for HOD meetings.
• Coordinate input from relevant teams at ASCO to advance ASCO’s advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Coordinate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Provide program support including participation in coalition meetings, crafting and reviewing member presentations, and preparing materials for state policymaker meetings.
• Assist in coordinating state legislative and regulatory tracking to monitor issues impacting cancer care. Monitor state legislative hearings and regulatory meetings on relevant issues.
• Assist in preparing and distributing materials for state advocacy efforts, including comment letters, talking points and testimony.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 3 – 4 years of experience with advocacy initiatives at a professional association, state government, or healthcare entity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legislative and regulatory search engines

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of the state legislative process
• Knowledge of issues impacting cancer care
• Experience managing long-term projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
• Strong communication skills, including written, with the ability to clearly convey and receive information
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• High degree of professionalism and comfort working with senior volunteers and staff

ADA/Physical Requirements

Must lift up to 25 lbs

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

10-15 days/yr

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position based upon 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate range for this position is$38.15-45.28.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate ASCO expects to provide for a new hire for the position across the U.S. We thoughtfully determine and design offers based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The Association for Clinical Oncology is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.