Program Coordinator, Professional Development

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Program Coordinator providing administrative support for professional development programs at ASCO. Coordinating meetings, initiatives, and stakeholder engagements to advance cancer care education.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary point of contact and administrative lead for the assigned Professional Development councils, programs, and stakeholder volunteer groups, including the Education Council and Leadership Development Program (LDP): Education Scholars
Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person meetings and retreats, including participant communications, meeting material preparation, and liaising with internal teams and external partners
Coordinate application, review and selection, enrollment, and program execution by serving as the primary ASCO staff contact to applicants, reviewers, and participants of the LDP: Education Scholars Program
Monitor and collate data to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide onsite and administrative support to the planning and execution of professional development initiatives at the ASCO Annual Meeting including coordinating medical educator activities and planning of orientations and networking events
Ability to work occasional early mornings and evenings to support in-person session logistics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
0-3 years of programmatic or administrative support experience within a professional environment including customer service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
Open to embracing and learning new technology
Previous program support experience in non-profits, education, and/or healthcare (preferred)
Experience planning and developing work plans and agendas, events, material preparation, engagement, and expenses (preferred)
Proficiency with online application management and survey tools, such as SurveyMonkey Apply (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Environment
Open Leave Policy
Paid Family Leave
13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
Staff Appreciation Days
401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Forming Healthcare Concierge
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Healthcare Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

programmatic supportadministrative supportevent planningdata evaluationmaterial preparationapplication managementsurvey tools

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationcustomer serviceorganizational skillsadaptability