American Association for Cancer Research · 1 day ago
Program Coordinator
The American Association for Cancer Research is a leading organization in the field of cancer research, seeking a Program Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Scientific Programs. The role involves planning and executing the AACR Annual Meeting and requires regular communication with both external scientific experts and internal staff across various departments.
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Responsibilities
Assists with proofreading and editing of department materials as needed
Collaborates with other administrative staff in developing and maintaining the department’s record-keeping processes
Compiles reports and provides administrative support for scientific leaders as needed
Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Associate Director and Senior Director
Follows conference timelines and maintains accurate and up-to-date records
Maintains organizes files for assigned programs
Produces reports as needed from the AACR’s databases for program planning and management
Obtains and maintains working knowledge of in-house and outsourced services (abstract submitters, registration systems, collaboration tools, etc.)
Provides clerical and administrative support to the Associate Director and Senior Director
Provides courteous, clear, and complete customer service as needed by phone and email
Records and produces detailed minutes of calls and meetings
Performs the essential functions of the position, and other duties as required
Qualification
Required
BA or BS degree
3-7 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize diverse portfolio of assignments
Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Professional demeanor
Experience in content management systems
Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Some knowledge of project management principles
Ability to travel 10%-20% per year for extended periods of time (4-6 days on average)
Company
American Association for Cancer Research
AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
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2025-12-02Grant· $0.15M
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