Our staff thrives on working together to promote and advance the field of radiation oncology to help people living with a diagnosis of cancer. Working toward such a worthwhile goal lends a real sense of purpose and meaning to the jobs we do. In addition, we have a great working environment and a generous benefits package that includes
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Business casual dress.
- Free parking.
- On-site fitness center.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage with the majority being company paid.
- 26 days of Paid Time Off annually.
- 401k with immediate company matching contribution up to 4 percent immediately upon date of hire and an additional 6 percent after one year of service.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Employer paid long- and short-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and child care expenses.
As we continue to grow, we are always looking for individuals to join our winning team!
How to Apply
To apply, please e-mail your resume, including job title and salary requirements, to humanresources@astro.org. You may also send your information to ASTRO, Attention: Human Resources, 8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031. No phone inquiries please.
Available Positions
Manager of Quality Initiatives
Job Summary
Individual will
manage the Society’s quality initiatives which include the development of clinical practice guidelines and measures, consensus statements, emerging technology statements and safety and standards white papers. This individual will lead the development of tools, processes and procedure manuals for these projects as well as supervise and mentor two Guidelines Analysts. The manager will interact with volunteers, with NGOs, and with staff and volunteers from other professional associations in collaborative efforts to improve health care quality.
Job Qualifications
Candidates must have a 4-year degree in a health-related field (background in psychology, biology or health sciences a plus), MPH, MPA, MHA, MPP or related degree preferred; a minimum of four years experience working in a medical/health-related association, or for the Federal Government in a similar role, association experience working with the development of clinical practice guidelines and measures preferred; knowledge of research and evidence-based methods and significant experience with literature searching methods and programs (e.g., MedLine, PubMed); excellent writing and analytical skills with experience analyzing data and writing research reports; excellent follow-through and project management skills with ability to complete multiple tasks independently under tight timelines; experience planning and implementing formative research tasks and familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS or SAS); previous experience supervising staff; computer proficiency with MS Office and database management software; strong team orientation and ability to interact effectively with management, staff and members.
Meetings Coordinator
Job Summary
Individual will support our Meetings Department in arranging logistical aspects of our Annual Meeting and smaller meetings held throughout the year. The main responsibilities of this position will include coordinating the logistics of our annual Advocacy Day and other small meetings, handling exhibit sales and operations for the exhibit halls at our small meetings as well as handling VIP/faculty registration, housing and transportation; logistics for committee meetings; temporary staffing needs and exhibitor related functions for our Annual Meeting. In addition, individual will provide administrative support for the department. Position will involve travel.
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have proficiency in MS Office suite and experience working with a membership database, preferably Aptify. Candidates must have strong project management ability, be a team player and have exceptional customer service skills. One to two years of work experience required, preferably in the meetings area of an association or nonprofit organization. Bachelors' degree preferred.
