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Sr Dept Program Spec

Saunders Research Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026

💰 $105,295/yr($70,197/yr – $105,295/yr)

About the role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Department:

400119 Surgery-Cancer Control

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,197.00 - $105,295.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Sr. Dept Program Specialist serves as Project Manager (PM) for the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s (WCI) Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), supporting the office’s administrative and operational infrastructure and facilitating diverse community engagement throughout WCI’s research, education, and outreach programs.

The PM plays a critical role in the COE component of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), helping maintain the WCI's National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The PM works with the COE leadership team to facilitate the execution of processes and strategies for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Office’s guiding aims.

As part of the COE team, the PM is responsible for tracking evaluation metrics to demonstrate impact in line with the requirements outlined in the CCSG. The PM provides administrative support to COE staff responsible for implementing the various activities undertaken by the Office. The PM leads strategic initiatives to enhance the office’s operations, manages special projects, and promotes the strategic vision of WCI and COE across a 27-county catchment area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operational and Project Management:

Supports planning and facilitation of various program-related initiatives across the COE team.
Ensures compliance with institutional policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Continually monitors work environment to identify opportunities to optimize processes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Resolves day-to-day technical and operational issues.
Regularly meets with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, and technical issues.
Assures that staff are provided resources and goals that are defined and achievable.
Promotes synergy, coordination, integration and team building among COE staff and related programs.
Performs other administrative activities related to project and program management as necessary (e.g. meeting coordination and documentation)

Reporting and Evaluation:

Develops, documents, and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensures adherence to established SOPs, enhancing efficiency of processes within the office.
Develops evaluation processes to monitor the integration of COE with Wilmot’s research program, clinical trials office, training office, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Develops and oversees databases and tracking mechanisms to record metrics in alignment with intended outcomes outlined in the COE logic model and WCI’s Strategic Plan.
Leads the implementation of program-specific evaluation plans within respective office aims, tracking key performance indicators and monitoring progress.
Utilizes national benchmarks and CCSG merit descriptors to evaluate the impact of the COE office.
Prepares routine (monthly, quarterly, and annual) outcome reports tailored for various stakeholders to assess the impact of various activities.
Presents outcome reports and data informed recommendations to leadership guiding future planning activities.

Strategic Planning and CCSG Grant Management:

Assists in the formulation, grant writing, and annual reporting processes required to maintain NCI designation status for WCI.
In collaboration with community partners and COE leadership, develops short- and long-term WCI strategic initiatives and operati