Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations? If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Program Coordinator, Immunization Initiatives to provide administrative support and coordinate assigned activities to support the completion of outcomes specific to projects supporting immunization program needs of pediatric healthcare clinicians and increased vaccination rates among vulnerable populations in response to emerging public health and infectious diseases threats.
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.
Qualifications needed:
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, health policy, public health, social sciences, communications, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required.
• At least two years’ related administrative or project coordination experience required, preferably related to public health programs. Experience with educational programming and online project tracking systems/database management strongly preferred. Experience working with health professionals, state- or community-based programs, and grants management highly desired.
• Excellent organizational, time management, oral/written communication, and critical thinking skills required, including strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Some overtime, weekend work, and travel required.
Some tasks include:
• Coordinate the development and distribution of Requests for Proposals, including collation of materials to facilitate scoring, leadership review/approval, notification of applicants, and preparing check or wire transfer requests.
• Provide technical and administrative support for project-related webinars, conference calls, meetings, and/or focus groups, including scheduling, tracking attendance, compiling agendas, and drafting meeting minutes.
• Assist in responding to and tracking project-related technical assistance inquiries and refer inquiries to project staff and project oversight group members, as needed.
• Coordinate the dissemination of tools, resources, and communication materials related to cooperative agreement activities and serve as the point of contact with AAP Public Affairs staff.
• Assist in the recruitment, tracking, and ongoing communication with immunization subject matter experts and Chapter Immunization Representatives.
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.
• Annual year-end company-wide week off the last week of December.
• Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
• A full list of benefits can be found here (https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtA AP.pdf).
Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.
To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.
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 a 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.
