Associate Director of Patient Education Programs
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The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of blood cancer. The Foundation's mission is to realize the promise of science to eradicate lymphoma and serve the community touched by this disease.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Patient Programs and Support Services, the Associate Director of Patient Education Programs is a critical member of the Foundation with the responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a national system of disease-specific education programming for people with lymphoma and their caregivers/care partners. Please note that the Foundation has a hybrid work schedule, requiring all staff to work in-person at Foundation headquarters in Manhattan 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday), with flexible remote days on Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of the Foundation's patient education programs

• Plan and execute the Foundation's largest patient education programs, including:

o The Educational Forum on Lymphoma and in-person follow up activities and in-person Lymphoma

Talks

• Determine program cadence and identify and secure program chairs and speaking faculty based upon

expertise. Lead stewardship of program speakers and enhance biographies for program materials and for introductions

• Lead planning meetings and develop innovative agenda topics to stay current and relevant with patient and

caregiver/care partner trends

• Direct and oversee all program logistics and patient program vendors, including program venue contracting,

banquet/catering, and audio-and visual needs

• Function as the lead Foundation representative on day of programs, including exhibit booth and meeting room

set-up, welcoming attendees and speakers, giving opening/introductory remarks, and packing up after

programs conclude

• Oversee the programs' evaluation processes, including evaluation forms and method of delivery, and develop

evaluation reports for each program. Present key findings and themes to Senior Director and Chief Program

Officer on an annual basis

• Lead the strategy and development of the Foundation's patient education library on YouTube from conception

to execution, and regularly assess video content to ensure it is up-to-date and cohesive with overall YouTube

channel resources

• Manage program budgets and provide insights to senior leadership about revenues and expenses on a regular

basis

• Work with the Senior Manager of Patient Education Programs to develop a strategic and organized calendar of

programs for the year and assist with virtual education programming implementation

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Patient Programs and Support Services to represent the

Patient Education department with corporate partners interested in supporting programs

• Attend relevant research-focused meetings such as disease-specific Scientific Workshops hosted by the

Foundation

• Work collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing department to provide insights that will assist with marketing and outreach strategies for patient education programs

• Conduct institutional and community agency outreach visits in key markets around the country to raise

awareness about patient programs and increase program attendance

• Collaborate across departments to identify cross-promotional opportunities for patient programs

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in public health, health education, education, social work, psychology, or related

field. Master's degree and/or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification is a plus

• At least four years of professional work experience in a related position organizing and hosting programs or

events for stakeholder audiences

• Can demonstrate compassion, patience, and understanding with cancer patients and care partners

• Experience in developing slide decks and excellent presentation/public speaking skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills

• Interest in learning the basics of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia

• Comfortable traveling 20%-25% to key Foundation markets across the country

• Knowledge of non-profit sector/health-oriented organizations a plus

• Knowledge of common Microsoft Office applications and databases

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to ...@lymphoma.org with “Associate Director of Patient Education Programs” in the subject line.