Program Coordinator, Emily Couric Cancer Center
University of Virginia
20 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
$43,894 - $87,788 USD yearly
Registered Nurse
Join a Team Transforming Cancer Care Through Data
At UVA Health, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. The Emily Couric Cancer Center brings together multidisciplinary experts committed to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through compassionate care, advanced treatment, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support strategic cancer center initiatives through data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, and operational improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience.
In this role, you will help cancer center leaders identify opportunities to improve access, reduce delays in care, enhance supportive services, and drive better outcomes for patients across our oncology programs.
Why This Role Matters
This position offers the unique opportunity to help build reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics processes that directly influence how cancer care is delivered. Your work will support efforts to:
Improve patient access to care
Reduce barriers and bottlenecks throughout the cancer journey
Measure and improve time-to-treatment metrics
Support cancer screening and navigation programs
Improve utilization of supportive care resources
Help ensure patients and families receive the services and support they need
This is a highly visible role that works across clinical operations, screening programs, supportive care services, and leadership teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve patient outcomes.
Position Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will:
Extract, analyze, and organize operational and clinical data
Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
Create visualizations and presentations for leadership and operational teams
Support clinic operations through analysis of access and workflow performance metrics
Monitor and evaluate patient journey data, including referral-to-treatment timelines
Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement
Support cancer screening programs through reporting and analytics
Assist in developing tools that help navigators and care teams track patient follow-up and surveillance needs
Measure effectiveness of supportive care programs and resource utilization
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within a matrixed organizational structure
Present findings and recommendations that support data-driven decision making
Transform complex data into actionable insights that improve patient care and operational excellence
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Degree or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field
Experience with SQL
Experience with Python
Experience with data visualization and dashboard development
Experience creating reports and performance metrics
Healthcare experience is preferred but not required
Exposure to healthcare data systems or clinical operations is a plus
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys solving problems through data and analytics
Is curious, proactive, and detail-oriented
Can translate data into meaningful recommendations
Wants to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare environment
Is excited about improving the experience of cancer patients and their families
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Direct impact on cancer patient care and outcomes
Opportunity to help build analytics and reporting processes from the ground up
Exposure to healthcare operations, oncology services, and strategic initiatives
Collaboration with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders
Meaningful work supporting patients and families across the Commonwealth
Excellent opportunity to develop healthcare analytics and operational improvement expertise
About UVA Health
UVA Health is an integrated academic health system combining world-class patient care, research, and education. Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experts dedicated to advancing healthcare while making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
About the Emily Couric Cancer Center
The Emily Couric Cancer Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, the center works to improve outcomes and enhance the experience of patients and families throughout their cancer journey.
This is your chance to help build the systems and analytics that improve how cancer care is delivered. Your work will directly influence patient access, treatment timelines, supportive care programs, and the overall experience of cancer patients and families served by UVA Health.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: None.
Licensure: A Valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL) may be required for some positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The pay range for this role is $43,894.00 - $87,788.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .
At UVA Health, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. The Emily Couric Cancer Center brings together multidisciplinary experts committed to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through compassionate care, advanced treatment, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support strategic cancer center initiatives through data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, and operational improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience.
In this role, you will help cancer center leaders identify opportunities to improve access, reduce delays in care, enhance supportive services, and drive better outcomes for patients across our oncology programs.
Why This Role Matters
This position offers the unique opportunity to help build reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics processes that directly influence how cancer care is delivered. Your work will support efforts to:
Improve patient access to care
Reduce barriers and bottlenecks throughout the cancer journey
Measure and improve time-to-treatment metrics
Support cancer screening and navigation programs
Improve utilization of supportive care resources
Help ensure patients and families receive the services and support they need
This is a highly visible role that works across clinical operations, screening programs, supportive care services, and leadership teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve patient outcomes.
Position Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will:
Extract, analyze, and organize operational and clinical data
Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
Create visualizations and presentations for leadership and operational teams
Support clinic operations through analysis of access and workflow performance metrics
Monitor and evaluate patient journey data, including referral-to-treatment timelines
Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement
Support cancer screening programs through reporting and analytics
Assist in developing tools that help navigators and care teams track patient follow-up and surveillance needs
Measure effectiveness of supportive care programs and resource utilization
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within a matrixed organizational structure
Present findings and recommendations that support data-driven decision making
Transform complex data into actionable insights that improve patient care and operational excellence
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Degree or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field
Experience with SQL
Experience with Python
Experience with data visualization and dashboard development
Experience creating reports and performance metrics
Healthcare experience is preferred but not required
Exposure to healthcare data systems or clinical operations is a plus
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys solving problems through data and analytics
Is curious, proactive, and detail-oriented
Can translate data into meaningful recommendations
Wants to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare environment
Is excited about improving the experience of cancer patients and their families
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Direct impact on cancer patient care and outcomes
Opportunity to help build analytics and reporting processes from the ground up
Exposure to healthcare operations, oncology services, and strategic initiatives
Collaboration with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders
Meaningful work supporting patients and families across the Commonwealth
Excellent opportunity to develop healthcare analytics and operational improvement expertise
About UVA Health
UVA Health is an integrated academic health system combining world-class patient care, research, and education. Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experts dedicated to advancing healthcare while making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
About the Emily Couric Cancer Center
The Emily Couric Cancer Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, the center works to improve outcomes and enhance the experience of patients and families throughout their cancer journey.
This is your chance to help build the systems and analytics that improve how cancer care is delivered. Your work will directly influence patient access, treatment timelines, supportive care programs, and the overall experience of cancer patients and families served by UVA Health.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: None.
Licensure: A Valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL) may be required for some positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The pay range for this role is $43,894.00 - $87,788.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .