Associate Director of Patient Education Programs - Lymphoma Research Foundation : Job Details

The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nations 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 Foundations 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 Foundations patient education programs

Plan and execute the Foundations 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 Foundations 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

Bachelors degree required in public health, health education, education, social work, psychology, or related

field. Masters 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 [email protected] with Associate Director of Patient Education Programs in the subject line.