Posted: 09-Feb-26
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Full Time
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Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the U.S. healthcare landscape?
ASTRO’s mission is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research, and disseminating research results and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving health care environment.
ASTRO, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, is looking for a smart and self-motivated early career professional to join the Quality Improvement team. Reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement (QI), this position will be primarily responsible for coordinating aspects of the QI Department functions with an emphasis on ASTRO’s newer initiatives e.g., functional radiation medicine, artificial intelligence, radiopharmaceutical therapy, that fall within the purview of the QI Department. Related tasks include providing administrative support for ASTRO’s authorized user training site participation, organizing Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Roundtable logistics and supporting initiatives that evolve from these meetings. Additionally, this position will support other projects associated with the quality department on an ad hoc basis.
NOTE: ASTRO offers a hybrid work environment. The position is based in Arlington, VA at ASTRO’s headquarters and eligible for immediate telework up to 3x/week after an initial training period.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating key stakeholders involved in ASTRO’s Training Centers including ASTRO staff, outside entities and radiation oncology team members.
- Supporting ASTRO members who are interested in becoming an Authorized User by providing excellent customer service and enrolling them on the appropriate training course.
- Assisting with scheduling committee meetings, member discussions and other related calls, assembling call materials and drafting call minutes, as needed.
- Working with internal partners to facilitate effective marketing and communication content.
- Updating quality-related web content and monitoring quality related metrics. This includes creating process and application documents for posting on ASTRO’s website and supporting quality initiatives on ASTRO’s online community platform.
- Supporting the Quality Improvement Department and related workgroups in developing resources for members.
- Facilitating public comment, as needed, for quality measures, formal papers, and other documents.
- Assisting with preparing materials for publication of quality related formal papers.
- Coordinating Board items for quality related topics.
Qualified Candidates will have:
Education/Experience
- College degree or equivalent work experience; degree in a related field preferred
- 1-2 years of work experience, in an association environment preferred.
- Previous experience working in an association management organization or nonprofit organization a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well under pressure and on multiple projects.
- Must have a professional demeanor; be self-directed and able to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work independently, and as a team member.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
You might be right for this role if you:
- can prioritize and multitask effectively; have strong project management skills; can meet and manage multiple deadlines working both independently and on a team; are highly detail oriented.
- are self-motivated and able to work independently.
- have a passion for organizing, coordinating and supporting others.
- are creative, imaginative and a team player.
- have a natural curiosity and passion for continuous improvement and development of new skills.
- are not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” to get things done. You are a “do-er” and not just a “thinker”.
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- strong interpersonal skills, ability to connect well with people and work in a collaborative manner.
Working Conditions
General office. Minimal travel requirements.
ASTRO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, majority company paid
- 401K with immediate company contribution
- 23 days of Paid Time Off annually
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer paid short and long term disability insurance and more
Please see our website www.astro.org for more information about ASTRO.
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We are an equal opportunity employer.