Senior Specialist,Programs and Engagement Job Washington District of Columbia USA,Administrative/Clerical

Who We Are

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all. At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

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. Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

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

Strengthening mission-critical member management activities, developing and executing engagement strategies for C-suite executives and physician leaders, and 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 so that others may access and utilize them if necessary.

Administrative Board/Steering Committee Work

In support of CAHSE, AAHCI, and ORR, the HCA leads, and their Administrative Boards/Steering Committees, takes the lead in coordinating all related operational and administrative work, such as:

Regular updating of board/committee member data.
Meeting logistics, speaker preparation, meeting materials, notes or minutes, and related follow-up. Assures internally and externally facing quality control.
Nominating committee logistics and board/committee elections.
Other special projects. May request support from the lead administrative associate or others, as appropriate and needed.

Meetings and Engagement

Activities:

In collaboration with the relevant HCA leads (and in partnership with other clusters, constituents, meeting planners, external collaborators, etc), plans and implements a variety of in-person and virtual meetings, engagement activities, and other events for CAHSE, AAHCI, ACOL, and ORR. Examples include, but are not limited to, annual professional…