The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), seeks a self- starter who can managed their time wisely to manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects for the assigned hospital and surgical subspecialty committees, councils, and sections of Nephrology, Home Care, & Hematology/Oncology, including growing and maintain key working relationships with physician leaders; overseeing policy development and administration; development of professional resources, education, and member affinity programs, liaison appointments/relationships with partner organizations; and implementation of grants and subcontract agreements; support other AAP initiatives and child health priorities that align with or draw from assigned constituent disciplines; and pursue opportunities to support initiatives to advance/augment subspecialty care and optimal delivery of child health services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health care administration, allied health sciences, or related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. Master’s degree in related discipline preferred.

• At least three years’ related experience in public health program planning and administration required, including some experience with child health.

• Experience with technical writing/editing, needs assessment, budgeting, grants management/writing, and working in a medical association preferred.

• Excellent written/verbal communication, organizational, critical thinking, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills required.

• Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with virtual meeting platforms (eg, WebEx) and document collaboration platforms (eg SharePoint) preferred. • Must be able to review and synthesize published articles, data, and other materials to inform policy and project management; manage multiple priorities simultaneously; take initiative; 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.

• Knowledge of health care industry and medical education issues highly desirable. • Some 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.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL 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.