Senior Director, Roundtables Program

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Location
Atlanta, Georgia
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Full time

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Senior Director, Roundtables Program provides visionary leadership for ACS National Roundtables, guiding a team of strategic directors in convening models, program planning, volunteer engagement and fundraising. This role partners with clinical subject matter experts to identify emerging trends and translates scientific insights into actionable public health strategies. The Senior Director cultivates strategic external partnerships, elevates the Roundtables convening model as a proven approach to collective impact, and represents ACS in national initiatives, coalitions, and workgroups. The position ensures Roundtables meaningfully advance the goals of the Patient Support Pillar and broader enterprise priorities.

*This is remote position; candidates must be willing to travel 15-20%*

Essential Functions

• Leads the development and execution of ACS National Roundtables programming, establishing strategic vision and performance standards that align and advance the priorities of the Patient Support Pillar. – 30%
• Leads and empowers a high-performing team of strategic directors overseeing ACS's Roundtables, driving impactful internal and external engagement aligned with Patient Support Pillar priorities and advancing enterprise-wide outcomes. – 20%
• Creates and maintains relationships and engages with key external organizational and individual partners and identifies new opportunities for volunteers to help advance ACS National Roundtable priorities. – 15%
• Monitors success metrics and project plans across ACS National Roundtables, ensuring timely reporting of activities, events, and outcomes to inform senior leadership, support business unit evaluation, and demonstrate impact toward ACS mission priorities. – 15%
• Represents ACS as a national leader in convening and the collective impact framework through professional dissemination strategies including publishing and conference presentations. – 10%
• Oversees funding and budgeting for Roundtables programming by developing sponsorship proposals and cultivating funder partnerships. – 10%

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
• Years of experience: 10+

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Formal knowledge of the cancer continuum and related work experience is strongly preferred.
• MPH or clinical degree (MSN, MSW) [preferred] or requisite experience in health care delivery settings, public health, research, or public administration with related undergraduate degree (e.g., RN, BSW, BA/BS).
• Volunteer and account management experience required.

Travel Requirements

• 15-20%

The starting rate is $120,900 to $140,000 The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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