Program Associate

Job description

Overview Program Associates in the Scientific Conferences and Workshops Department provide administrative support to Program Administrators, Scientific Program Administrators, and Directors in the Department. The Department administers scientific conferences, workshops, and special projects. This position requires regular interactions with external scientific experts who are on the front lines of cancer research, as well as their support staff, through written and verbal communications. The position also requires regular communications with internal staff across various departments (marketing, communications, foundation, publishing, finance, meeting logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific conferences and workshops according to AACR’s high standards. Responsibilities: - Assist with proofreading and editing of department materials as needed - Collaborate with other administrative staff in developing and maintaining the department’s record-keeping processes, standard procedures, and templates - Compile reports and provide administrative support for the scientific leaders of meetings and workshops using internal and external data sources - Coordinate assembly of co...