Job Title: Program Manager, Education
Reports To: Chief Learning Officer

Position Overview

The Program Manager, Education supports the strategic planning and delivery of the Society’s educational initiatives, with a focus on quality improvement, research, advocacy and member education. This role works collaboratively with internal teams, volunteer leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure the creation and execution of programs that drive surgical oncology forward.

Key Responsibilities

Education Strategy & Program Development

• Support the design, implementation, and assessment of education programs and resources.
• Develop evaluation tools and metrics to measure program effectiveness and guide improvement.
• Conduct data analysis to inform decision-making and support strategic planning.
• Assist in developing budgets and business plans for new and ongoing initiatives.

Research and Quality Improvement Initiatives

• Assist in advancing research and quality priorities aligned with the Society’s strategic goals.
• Contribute to projects that enhance quality standards in surgical oncology.
• Provide support to Quality Committee and Disease Site Work Groups (DSWGs) on clinical guidance, consensus statements, and performance criteria.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Work on projects with partner organizations such as ASCO, CoC, and ASTRO.
• Provide support for Research Awards program, including the proposal review process and system administration.
• Coordinate research survey review procedures and communicate findings to members.

Advocacy Initiatives

• Monitor and assess healthcare policy developments impacting surgical oncology.
• Collaborate with volunteers to draft position statements, policy briefs, and communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, agencies, and advocacy partners.
• Assist in developing advocacy strategies related to, access, and research funding.
• Educate members on advocacy issues and facilitate their participation in policy activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Masters degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in healthcare, surgical, or medical association setting.
• Skilled in working with volunteer leaders and cross-functional committees.
• Strong budgeting, data analysis, and project management capabilities.
• Critical and adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Supportive, mission-driven work culture.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO).
• Paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 remote days and 2 in-office days per week.
• Flexible work hours, casual dress code, and access to an on-site fitness center.
• Convenient location in Rosemont with complimentary CTA shuttle service.

About Society of Surgical Oncology

Since our founding in 1940, SSO has championed leading-edge education, research, and quality impacting the full spectrum of surgical oncology and cancer care. Our members in 70 countries embrace the values that have enabled cancer surgeons to continually expand their knowledge, refine their decision-making skills and drive better outcomes for patients. The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide. Today, SSO is a dynamic global community of cancer surgeons shaping advancements in the profession to deliver the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients.

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