Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago
Program Administrator I
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Program Administrator will provide operational and administrative support to the Center for Global Health, coordinating communications activities and logistical support for programming and events aimed at reducing cancer burdens in low- and middle-income countries.
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Responsibilities
The Program Administrator will provide operational and administrative support to the Center for Global Health, under the supervision of the Center’s Assistant Director
The Program Administrator’s work will support the CGH’s goal of reducing the burden of cancer in low- and middle-income countries through partnerships, innovative research, transformational education, and equitable care
The Program Administrator will coordinate CGH programmatic and communications activities to ensure that implementation is carried out following specified objectives
The coordination and execution of communications activities for the Center, including monthly newsletters, annual reports, and website updates
Providing logistical support for Center programming, including travel bookings, meeting scheduling, event support, and processing reimbursements and payments
In addition to the duties listed below, this role will also be responsible for the following department specific activities
Provide logistical support for CGH events, including ordering catering and reserving venue spaces
Provide administrative support in the planning and execution of visits to DFCI. Tasks will include booking flights and accommodation, collecting required documentation and paperwork, overseeing onboarding, reserving meeting venues, and overseeing development of agenda/schedule for visits
Provide communication support for CGH, including:
Serves as a central point of contact between staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters
Triage inquiries and provide general problem resolution related to program with appropriate level of urgency
Prepares documents such as correspondence, reports, presentations, packets, and promotional material
Promotes CGH activities and opportunities through various channels such as social media, email newsletters or community outreach efforts
Supports development and dissemination of Center newsletters and reports
Oversees website updates and maintenance, in coordination with DFCI communications office
Assists with budget-related activities by tracking expenditures, maintaining receipts, and developing reports to the Assistant Director as requested
May work on special assignments and projects as needed
Provides operational and administrative support in the development and implementation of program functions
Staffs program meetings including preparing agendas, generating minutes, following up on action items and supporting related program initiatives and projects
May be responsible for maintaining program databases, collecting, and analyzing data, and preparing reports to track program progress and outcome
Serves as a central point of contact between staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters
Assists with planning and execution of seminars, meetings, and special projects
Triage inquiries and provide general problem resolution related to program with appropriate level of urgency
Maintains and manages processes associated with varied programs, projects, and events
Prepares documents such as correspondence, reports, presentations, packets
May be responsible for promoting the program through various channels such as social media, email newsletters or community outreach efforts
Keeps all members of the team up to date with relevant program information
May monitor budget, track expenditures/transactions, and handle financial administration projects as it pertains to the program
May work on special assignments and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
3 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business environment required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in a global health environment involving international collaborators
Proficient knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Adobe
Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Excellent attention to detail skills
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, and external contacts
Must possess the ability to problem solve with minimal guidance, maintain confidentiality, and pay attention to detail
Excellent ability to organize, prioritize and follow-through
Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies/ procedures where specified guidelines may not exist
Excellent interpersonal skills; mature, dependable, enthusiastic, motivated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (191)
2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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