As part of the Office of the Chair of Radiation Oncology, the Administrative Director oversees non-clinical administrative operations and staff for the department. This role involves strategic planning, project management, administrative oversight, and academic program support. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. This position’s work location is hybrid with two or three days per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). **Strategic Initiatives** + Work closely with the Chair and VP on institute and departmental strategic initiatives, supporting short-term and long-term goals. + Identify and engage key stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities. + Collaborate and leverage resources to support the planning and implementation of major department and institute initiatives, ensuring an effective roll-out of new initiatives across the department, institute, and other organizations, as necessary. + Provide high-level project management support for new and ongoing initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met. + Create and maintain status reports, issue and decision logs, and timelines for communication of projects to all stakeholders. + Analyze, prepare, and summarize data and information in a presentable format (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) for the Chair, leadership team, and stakeholders. + Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies across administrative and operational functions within the department. + Research industry trends and best practices to support the Chair in developing innovative strategies for departmental growth and advancement. **Academic Program Support** + Serve as a conduit between the Department and Harvard Medical School (HMS). + Maintain HMS appointments for Radiation Oncology faculty. + Facilitate and oversee initial and ongoing maintenance of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Clinical appointments for Radiation Oncology faculty. + Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts related to academic and clinical appointments. **Radiation Oncology Operations** + In collaboration with executive and clinical leadership, provide non-clinical administrative leadership for the department’s future cancer hospital planning initiatives for radiation oncology. + Develop and execute administrative policies and procedures to improve operating efficiency and review and update policies, as necessary. + Participate in quality initiatives and operational process planning and implementation for the department. + Act as an intermediary, sharing information and facilitating the development of communication systems for leadership, physicians, and staff as directed. + Support clinical continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts within the department. + Support operational analytics and reporting to track department performance and inform decision-making. **Calendar and Office Management** + Serve as a liaison for the Department of Radiation Oncology and the staff of the Office of the CEO & COO, other institute departments, and outside vendors as a partner for answering questions, fostering connections, and fulfilling requests. + Organize and coordinate speakers, visitors, and key leaders to radiation oncology sites for educational events, interviews, and other leadership meetings. Manage complete coordination of events, finalize details, and meet and welcome visitors in a courteous manner as a first-line representative of the department. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Will manage Radiation Oncology administrative staff. + Bachelor’s degree required. + 8-10 years of progressive administrative/project management experience required. + Healthcare experience preferred. + Radiation Oncology experience a plus. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:** + Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships across the Institute, and drive key initiatives forward while maintaining operational excellence. + Extremely strong organizational skills. + Detail orientated. + Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information. + Very strong Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills. + Ability to think pro-actively and work independently. + Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. **EEOC Poster**