Executive Vice President

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The Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) serves as the chief staff officer of the organization and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational management, and organizational direction to advance the mission of promoting the health of Arkansans and supporting the practice of medicine. The EVP oversees all AMS programs, staff, finances, membership initiatives, advocacy activities, and non-dues revenue development.

The EVP reports directly to the AMS Board of Trustees and works closely with the Executive Committee and physician leadership.

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Board of Trustees on organizational strategy, emerging issues in health care, and long-range planning.
• Develop, recommend, and implement strategic plans, annual goals, and performance metrics in collaboration with AMS leadership.
• Prepare all materials for Board of Trustees and Executive Committee meetings and ensure effective communication and follow-through.
• Support leadership development and succession planning for officers, committees, and volunteer leadership.

• Provide strategic direction for all AMS operational functions.
• Ensure the Director of Operations effectively manages daily operations, administrative functions, office systems, and staff workflows under the guidance and supervision of the EVP.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure AMS programs and initiatives including education, membership, publications, specialty society management, and events are executed with excellence and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget (just over 2M).
• Monitor financial performance, ensure fiscal responsibility, and implement sound financial controls.

• Establish and sustain strong relationships with individual members, clinics, medical groups, health systems, and academic partners.
• Ensure AMS remains the trusted professional home for Arkansas physicians.

• Collaborate with the Director of Governmental Affairs (or successor role) and contract lobbyists to advance AMS’s legislative priorities.
• Represent AMS in high-level meetings with state agencies, legislators, health systems, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee grassroots engagement activities, coalition building, and issue awareness campaigns.
• Ensure regulatory and legislative updates are communicated effectively to members.

• Strengthen existing contract relationships and ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Explore new sponsor ships, grants, and partnership opportunities.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key health care entities including:
• Arkansas Department of Health
• UAMS and other academic institutions
• Hospital associations, payers, and industry partners
• National medical specialty societies and the AMA
• Serve as a respected, trusted representative of the Arkansas physician community.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in health administration, public policy, business, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated years of increasing leadership responsibility in an association, nonprofit, health care, or related environment.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and managing staff.
• Proven track record in business development, revenue generation, and organizational growth.
• Strong understanding of health policy, physician practice issues, and the health care landscape in Arkansas.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build consensus, navigate complex issues, and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with operational follow-through.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Experience with membership engagement, event management, and program development.
• High professionalism, ethical conduct, and organizational integrity.

This is a full‑time, exempt position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work is required for meetings and events. Travel within the state and occasional out‑of‑state travel is expected.

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

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