The Global operations and Program Development team at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare seeks a project management minded individual with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously within tight deadlines to manage the existing American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) portfolio for global health education directed at both members and international learners, including the Global Health Education Course (GHEC) and Global Health Education for Equity, Antiracism and Decolonization (GHEARD) project.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Operations and Program Development, the Manager Global Health Education will manage the development of new global health curricula and key partnerships; write grant applications to fund development of new global health curricula, as well as field testing, implementation, and evaluation of curricula; and oversee the coordination and implementation of relevant studies related to global education.
Qualifications Include:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three years’ related experience in coordinating or managing public health programs required, including training/educational programs, collaborating with various internal and external constituents, drafting/editing communications, and budget management.
• Experience with adult or continuing education, global initiatives, needs assessment, writing federal or foundation grants/contracts, and working in a professional association strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal/written communication, critical thinking, project management, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills required.
• Must be able to handle a heavy workload, take initiative, lead cross- functional teams, manage budgets, pay close attention to detail, coordinate logistical challenges of international programs, communicate with cultural sensitivity, think creatively, work both independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents and maintain a positive and cooperative team- oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn apply new technologies; experience with web editing software (e.g., SharePoint), databases, virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams), document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and social media platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of foreign language(s) desirable.
• Domestic and international travel and evening/weekend work required, along with the need for flexibility in arranging work schedules to accommodate physicians’ availability.
To learn more about the organization, see the full job description, and apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.
Why work for the AAP?
• Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.
• State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.
• An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.
• Strong focus on mental health and wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive PTO and sick leave.
• Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
• A full list of benefits can be found here (chrome- extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAA P.pdf).
Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
