Cancer Support Community · 3 days ago
Senior Director, Program and Health Equity
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$93K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe Cancer Support Community (CSC) is an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., seeking a Senior Director for Program and Health Equity. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and scaling of high-impact cancer care programs, while also providing leadership for health equity initiatives to improve access and outcomes for diverse populations.
CommunitiesHealth CareNon ProfitOncologyWellness
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, implementation, and scaling of cancer care programs across the national office and network of partner organizations
Develop and oversee a portfolio of programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, funder expectations, and performance standards, while driving consistency, quality, and impact across network partners
Lead the creation and execution of program strategies, implementation plans, and operating models that support national deployment and partner adoption
Direct program budgeting, forecasting, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective use of funds and personnel
Establish and manage performance measurement systems, including logic models, KPIs, and reporting frameworks, to monitor outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous improvement
Guide select health equity initiatives by ensuring programs are designed and delivered in ways that expand access and improve outcomes for diverse patient populations
Build, lead, and support a high-performing team, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development to ensure strong execution and staff engagement
Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, healthcare partners, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to support program success and growth
Collaborate across departments to integrate program strategy, health equity principles, and operational requirements into digital platforms, educational content, and service delivery
Represent the organization in external meetings, conferences, and professional forums, communicating program strategy, outcomes, and impact to key audiences
Ensure compliance with funder, regulatory, and organizational requirements related to program delivery, reporting, and financial management
Performs other duties as requested by management
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, other related health services or social science field)
Minimum of five (5) years of program development and health equity experience
CITI training certificate, or completion of CITI training within 3 months of hire, required
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-site program portfolios, including the design, launch, and scale of national and partner-based initiatives
Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, staffing, vendor management, and resource allocation to ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality
Ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable program strategies, implementation plans, and scalable operating models
Uses data, performance metrics, and stakeholder input to guide decisions, assess risks, and continuously improve program impact and reach
Strong capacity to align program strategy with funding priorities through concept development, proposal development, and grant support
Able to position programs for growth and sustainability by integrating funder expectations, organizational goals, and performance data
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams across multiple programs and workstreams
Skilled at setting priorities, establishing accountability, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture within a matrixed organization
Highly effective communicator with the ability to engage and align senior leaders, funders, partners, and internal teams
Able to present program strategy, results, and priorities clearly and persuasively to support decision-making and organizational alignment
Strong ability to collaborate with advocacy partners, patients and caregivers, healthcare experts, and community organizations to inform program design and implementation
Skilled at representing CSC in external forums, stakeholder meetings, and professional conferences to build and sustain strategic partnerships
Proficient in Microsoft Office and program management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet or similar tools) to support planning, tracking, reporting, and cross-team coordination
Uses systems and standardized processes to drive transparency, efficiency, and scalability across the program portfolio
Preferred
Working knowledge of project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana)
Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer statutory benefits required by law.
Company
Cancer Support Community
CSC uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care through education, research, and advocacy.
Founded in 1988Washington, District of Columbia, USA
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sally Werner
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Badt
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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