Project Support Specialist

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About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.

Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Project Support Specialist, Senior position. Position details are as follows:

Winship Cancer Institute is hiring a Project Support Specialist, Senior to lead data-driven projects that support cancer outreach and research across Georgia. This role involves analyzing population-based data, conducting community assessments, creating presentations, and mapping program needs. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, skilled in data analysis and project coordination, and comfortable with administrative tasks like scheduling and reporting. Some travel as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops innovative analytical methods, analyzes data and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of projects and/or business processes.
• Leads and provides project management support for a variety of projects which may involve financial administration and the upgrade of software systems.
• Tracks and verifies procedures.
• Coordinates the distribution, tracking, and feedback of metrics.
• Develops and manages project time lines.
• Works closely with project team/departments to identify and resolve concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for timely delivery of project deliverables, as necessary.
• Develops and maintains databases and reports.
• Performs various analyses such as developing forecasts, analyzing implications, and presenting data.
• Tracks departmental budgets and forecasts future budget needs.
• May plan and coordinate special events and maintain the departmental website.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS RELATED TO COE

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of cancer and other health priorities for the state of Georgia, integrating data from national, statewide, and county-level sources, as well as input from community stakeholders
• Oversees and coordinates special projects related to community and state priorities in cancer
• May represent the program in various regional, statewide, or national settings.
• Collects and evaluates data needed to monitor progress in reaching project-specific goals or aims identified through strategic planning process.
• Develops and implements special projects for COE or the Winship Center for Cancer Health Equity Research (WCCHER)
• Reviews the literature, designs, or adapts evidence-based intervention programs targeting cancer control priorities in Georgia
• Designs, implements and reports data collection related to programs and projects
• Plans and conducts evaluation of programs and activities
• Coordinates publicity for programs, events, and related activities in collaboration with Marketing and Communications
• May facilitate projects or activities related to research studies led by Winship members that target COE priorities
• Helps prepare reports, grants, and manuscripts
• Maintains data collected as part of programs, interventions, and/or evaluation
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data as requested for presentations, progress reports, External Advisory Board meetings, and the P30 Cancer Center Support Grant for COE and WCCHER
• Supervises students or trainees working on data-related projects for COE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and four years of project management, financial and/or administrative management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills strongly preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of or skillset for working with large publicly available datasets for assessment of Georgia cancer health priorities and needs
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Effective writing, analytical, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Able to work and collaborate easily with community-based populations and partners

Additional Details

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