SCD Community Engagement – Administration Specialist

American Society of Hematology

. Support implementation and advancement of the ASH RC SCD Community Engagement Program .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,300 - $70,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration, with a strong focus on supporting initiatives related to sickle cell disease and public health. Proficient in developing culturally responsive materials and managing administrative functions to enhance program effectiveness.

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Community Engagement InitiativesProject CoordinationSickle Cell Disease KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationCommunity EngagementCultural ResponsivenessData TrackingDocument PreparationMeeting CoordinationGrant ManagementResearch SupportAdministrative SupportHealth Information Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service OrientationCultural Humility

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Public HealthPatient AdvocacyClinical ResearchCommunity EngagementSickle Cell Disease

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation and advancement of the ASH RC SCD Community Engagement Program
Coordinate assigned program areas and projects from planning through completion, tracking timelines, deliverables, follow-up, deadlines, and risks
Develop and maintain workflows, templates, trackers, and other process-improvement tools
Support SCD Coalition and ASH Center for SCD Initiatives activities related to clinical trials, research issues, and patient and community engagement
Coordinate logistics and communications for Community Advisory Board, research site, committee, working group, and other engagement meetings and events
Prepare agendas, materials, participant communications, minutes, summaries, rosters, and follow-up action items
Support local CAB coordinators with onboarding, orientation, tracking, follow-up, and operational guidance
Support monthly National CAB meeting planning, including scheduling, speaker coordination, deck preparation, attendance, meeting technology, notes, and follow-up
Assist with focus groups, listening sessions, community discussions, and other engagement activities
Support development, review, and dissemination of plain-language and culturally responsive materials and program resources
Support community-facing outreach, marketing, and tabling at awareness days, recognition events, meetings, and patient engagement activities
Provide project coordination for grant-funded community engagement initiatives and strategic research projects
Maintain milestone, action, stakeholder, and interaction trackers in Salesforce and other systems
Prepare drafts of correspondence, presentations, meeting materials, reports, and community-facing content
Collaborate across ASH and ASH RC teams on clinical research, engagement, education, outreach, and dissemination activities
Build productive relationships with community members, research personnel, CAB members, volunteers, and stakeholders
Provide administrative support including calendar management, meeting scheduling, conference room reservations, travel and housing arrangements, and document preparation
Serve as technical host for virtual meetings and troubleshoot routine technology needs
Route contracts and documents for review and signature and assist with contract management
Support phones, email inboxes, and other general office responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in public health, advocacy, community engagement, clinical research, health care, or a related field preferred
Experience supporting community engagement initiatives, patient advocacy programs, research programs, advisory groups, or committees is strongly preferred
Knowledge of sickle cell disease and the individual, cultural, and societal factors affecting people living with SCD is preferred
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated cultural humility and commitment to working effectively with marginalized and underserved populations
Excellent organizational, coordination, and follow-through skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong customer service orientation, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Ability and willingness to perform administrative functions in support of program coordination and implementation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to handle protected health information appropriately, accessing, using, and disclosing only the minimum necessary information
Ability to communicate clearly and listen actively
Ability to use computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment
Ability to travel periodically outside the local area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and non-discrimination workplace commitment
Occasional support for ASH-sponsored meetings and events outside normal business hours
Periodic travel opportunities/requirements