Project Manager, Cancer Services

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The position will provide high-level administrative and organizational expertise to support the WVU Cancer Institute’s strategic and operational goals. This project-based role will focus on organizational development, process improvement, performance management, and institutional collaboration, with a strong emphasis on physician contracts, recruitment, as well as administrative and financial process optimization. The consultant will play a critical role in advancing major initiatives associated with preparation for National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation and developing infrastructure necessary to support a reliable, high-performing organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or related field
EXPERIENCE:
2.    Seven (7) years of administrative experience
3.    Experience with financial auditing and process refinement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Master’s degree
EXPERIENCE:
2.    Previous experience in research or clinical administration

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.    Organizational Development and Performance Management
•    Support the creation and refinement of organizational structures and charts.
•    Develop accurate job titles and comprehensive job descriptions.
•    Create and maintain performance dashboards to monitor clinical and mission-driven productivity.
•    Support the development of a comprehensive physician recruitment program.
2.    Process Development
•    Oversee physician contract processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
•    Design and maintain tracking tools and process structures.
•    Manage record-keeping systems for data integrity and accessibility.
•    Develop incentive structures aligned with mission-critical goals.
•    Define and streamline physician recruitment processes, including ad placement and content development.
•    Facilitate effective communication strategies for physicians.
3.    Financial Management
•    Audit provider compensation processes.
•    Improve financial workflows, tools, and record-keeping systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
4.    Project Planning and Development
•    Support planning and organizational processes for NCI designation.
•    Assist in the design of project planning and structural frameworks.
5.    Institutional Collaboration
•    Facilitate alignment and collaboration between WVU and WVU Medicine functions under the WVU Cancer Institute.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Normal office environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Normal office environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1.    Demonstrated expertise in organizational development and process improvement
2.    Strong knowledge of physician contract management and recruitment processes.
3.    Proven ability to design and maintain performance dashboards.
4.    Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
5.    Skilled in project planning and development.
6.    Collaborative approach with the ability to work across institutional functions.
 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

55 UHA Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.