[Hiring] Senior Specialist, Programs and Engagement @Association of American Medical Colleges

Role Description

Senior Specialist, Programs and Engagement will serve as a key contributor within the Health Care Affairs (HCA) cluster, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Programs and Engagement and working closely with leaders across CAHSE, AAHCI, ACOL, and ORR, as well as the Chief Health Care Officer. The position operates in a fast-paced environment, leading and coordinating complex domestic and international member engagement initiatives with a high degree of independence.

The individual regularly partners with governance and executive-level stakeholders, including the CAHSE and ORR Administrative Boards and the AAHCI Steering Committee. Key responsibilities include:

• Strengthening mission-critical member management activities.
• Developing and executing engagement strategies for C-suite executives and physician leaders.
• Fostering collaboration across multiple HCA programs and AAMC clusters to advance organizational goals and member value.

How you will make an impact?

• Constituent Group Management and Engagement:
  • Participates in the development and implementation of the AAMC’s CAHSE, AAHCI, ORR, and ACOL member engagement strategies and events.
  • Coordinates the operations and administrative work of the CAHSE and ORR Administrative Boards in support of AAMC governance.
  • Documents key work processes and assures they are regularly updated for accessibility.
• Administrative Board/Steering Committee Work:
  • Regular updating of board/committee member data.
  • Meeting logistics, speaker preparation, meeting materials, notes or minutes, and related follow-up.
  • Nominating committee logistics and board/committee elections.
  • Other special projects.
• Meetings and Engagement Activities:
  • Plans and implements a variety of in-person and virtual meetings, engagement activities, and other events for CAHSE, AAHCI, ACOL, and ORR.
  • Leads or works on all aspects, including session content, speakers, meeting site logistics, meeting materials, and event promotions.
• Relationship Management:
  • Works with the CAHSE, ORR, and AAHCI teams to prepare, implement, and routinely evaluate/refine member recruitment, retention, and onboarding strategies.
  • Primary point of contact for all aspects of membership, including initial inquiries and onboarding.
  • Regularly reviews and triages incoming messages to the CAHSE Non-Human Mailbox.
  • Works with the CAHSE Senior Director and Communications Portfolio Director to prepare and deliver the quarterly newsletter for CAHSE CEOs.
  • In support of CAHSE engagement strategies, flags and tracks incorrect/incomplete data found in the CAHSE email lists.
• ORR Expenses and Budgeting:
  • Works with the ORR Constituent Engagement Leader to provide ORR members with budgetary and policy knowledge/tools.
  • Informs and enhances HCA’s annual budget process by categorizing and tracking ORR expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Business specialty is preferred).
• 5 - 7 years of related work experience.
• At least 1 year experience in working in the field of academic medicine or teaching hospitals (2-3 years preferred).
• Remote Work Eligibility: This is a remote-eligible position at AAMC.

Compensation Grade Range

$88,740.00-$104,400.00. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work – Primarily remote roles with the ability to work across the U.S.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; and fitness reimbursement.
• Generous Time Away – Paid time off, holidays, personal days, sick leave, paid parental leave, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement & Financial Well-Being – 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions and financial planning resources.
• Family & Care Support – Backup care for children, elders, and pets, plus resources for families with specialized needs.
• Learning & Purpose – Tuition reimbursement, professional learning and development opportunities, and the chance to advance a meaningful mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.