Program Administrator, American Medical Association (AMA) - Chicago, IL

 Program Administrator

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. 

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization.  We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise. 

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. 

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Program Administrator on our Marketing & Member Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

The Medical Student Section (MSS) Program Administrator is responsible for managing key programs and projects for the Section and in that capacity (1) implements projects for the MSS with an emphasis on Annual/Interim meetings, Region Meetings, National Service Project, and other Section events as assigned; and (2) contributes to the Section’s policy-making efforts by supporting MSS Assemblies and Standing Committees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Governance and Section Activity

• Supports Section leaders (committees and regions) in policy-related aspects of strategic planning and program development.
• Builds, manages, and sustains professional relationships with Governing Council members and other Section leaders. Supports the work of Section committees and other leadership groups as assigned.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of Section Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events.
• Manages Section communications, and develops and implements a communications plan for multiple channels, including email, social media, and web.
• Provides support to and manages communications with MSS local campus sections, and contributes to the development of strategy for building local campus sections.
• Manages Section process for soliciting nominations and vetting candidates for leadership positions within the Section, the AMA, and organized medicine.
• Completes other tasks and projects for MSS and other Sections as assigned.

Policy-making and Subject Matter Expertise

• Contributes to the MSS policy-making efforts as directed, which may include researching policy and advocacy topics, preparing resolutions and reports, and supporting Section policy-making processes. Analyze policy, data, and the research literature on key medical student related issues.
• Researches issues of interest to Section members.
• In collaboration with MSS Policy Analyst, prepare AMA reports, position papers, and correspondence/briefing materials for the Board of Trustees and senior management.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
2. 3+ years of experience in association management and meeting management with an interest in supporting health care policy development. Knowledge of basic health policy topics and medical students preferred.
3. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material.
4. Polished interpersonal skills, including well-developed relationship building with physicians and staff. 
5. Strong organization and prioritization skills.
6. Able to effectively work with and communicate with numerous stakeholders while managing resources and demands.
7. Well-developed project management skills including the ability to initiate, manage, and execute multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment under tight time constraints.
8. Travel and extended hours, nights, and weekends as business demands dictate, required.
   

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

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Program Specialist at Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

Type: Full Time / Hybrid

Location: Chicago Illinois

Salary: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full job information and application available here.

National Program Administrator - Public Interest Network

Who: Public Interest Network

What: Attention Job Seekers: In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that The Public Interest Network is actively hiring for this position, and we welcome your applications.

The Public Interest Network runs organizations committed to a cutting-edge vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to change. We work on a wide variety of important issues, from clean energy to product safety, that highlight the need for a reassessment of our economic values and a new approach to politics. Our campaigns challenge decision-makers and the rest of us to stop tolerating problems that are increasingly absurd in an age of advancing technology and growing abundance.

We’re seeking a top-notch administrator to help run the operations of The Public Interest Network’s Program Teams. Working closely with our staff on the ground in 15 issue areas, and Public Interest Network leaders across the country, the administrator plays a critical role in providing the backbone that allows our advocates to be successful. Responsibilities the administrator plays a key role in include, but are not limited to:

Program and Clinical Director - Amplify Chicago

Who: Amplify Chicago is a justice system to professional pipeline for young people ages 18 to 24 designed to drive economic development and wealth creation in Chicago’s most resilient communities.

What: The Program and Clinical Director is responsible for the design and implementation of the BASE (Business, Academic, Social, Emotional) Coaching model for individual and group clinical supports as well as partnering with the Project Manager on day to day oversight and quality control of the program experience. Organized around the structures and values of a transformational healing relationship, BASE Coaching focuses on addressing traumatic stress in order to maximize academic growth and employment readiness. BASE Coaches work with individuals and small groups serving as coaches, case managers, program navigators and motivational interviewers.

Importantly, this position also works closely with the Project Manager and Program Specialist to insure the day-to-day operations of Amplify’s programming are well executed. This includes serving as the onsite culture and expectations keeper and overseeing logistics and program flow.

This Director is also responsible for BASE Coaching day-to-day data capture and tracking individual progress from assessment through each phase of support and the programming that follows. This position partners closely with the full Amplify team to regularly analyze data and make both short and long-term program adjustments. Additionally, as a start-up initiative piloting its first cohort, this Director is expected to contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the model in order to drive maximum long-term impact. This position reports directly to the Amplify Executive Director. Responsibilities include:

Managing Director of the Water Program - The Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago)

Who: The Center for Neighborhood Technology - Water Program. The Water Program supports an integrated water management approach, with focus areas including stormwater management, water infrastructure, and water policy to promote environmental sustainability and foster equitable communities.

What: The Managing Director of Water will manage a suite of current programs, a staff of five professionals, and project-specific independent contractors.
The Water Program’s core areas of work include:

• RainReady Home: Identifies flood control and sustainable stormwater management solutions for homes, including landscaping, building, and plumbing improvements. 
• RainReady Community: Engages residents in a process to create a community-wide risk assessment and a multi-year action plan to reduce and mitigate the impact of severe rain events. 
• RainReady Academy: Promotes and supports the adoption of the RainReady approach throughout the country by providing technical assistance, coaching, planning activities and charrettes, connections with leading water experts, program materials, and online planning tools. 
• Great Lakes Water Infrastructure: Analyzes and proposes solutions to water infrastructure challenges in Great Lakes cities, employing an intensive planning charrette process with local government, stakeholders, and national subject matter experts. 

Key responsibilities of the Managing Director of Water are:

Director of Programs and Engagement - University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Asian Health Equity

Who: The University of Chicago Medicine's Center for Asian Health Equity is the only research center in the Midwest to address the diverse health care needs of Asian Americans and other immigrant populations. The Center builds teams that span disciplines and sectors across the University and diverse Asian American and other immigrant communities to address health disparities, translate evidence into practical interventions, conduct public education, and use data to inform health policy. A vital part of the Center's mission is its strong and sustained community engagement with more than 25 Asian American organizations across the Chicago metropolitan area. Through this engagement, the Center elevates Asian American voices and enhances Asian American representation in conducting and participating in community-engaged research. The Center fulfills a critical need to improve the health of these underserved populations to advance health equity.

What: The Director of Programs and Engagement will work closely with the Centers Director, Executive Director, and other senior staff in leading the administration of programs and development of strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and local government departments, as well as the engagement with these key stakeholders. The role will help strengthen the capacity of and services for communities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs and Engagement will assist in the management of Center for Asian Health Equity (CAHE) /Asian Health Coalition (AHC) staff, programs, internal processes, and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess the skills, creativity, and leadership to establish robust partnerships, implement influential programs, and optimize the passion and creativity of each member of our diverse team. Responsibilities include:

Policy Analyst – American Medical Association (Chicago)

Who: American Medical Association

What: Join the AMA team as the Policy Analyst in Physician Engagement. As part of the team, you will will contribute to the development and effectiveness of assigned Sections and Member Programs in coordination with the Director by implementing projects assigned to the unit, with an emphasis on policy and governance. Other Responsibilities will include:

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Department of Water Management - City of Chicago, IL

PROJECT COORDINATOR
City of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Job Number: 267259 Department of Water Management Number of Position(s): 1 Duties Under general supervision, the position will be responsible for coordinating the administrative aspects of the Trucking Program within the New Construction Division. Collect daily and weekly truck requests from construction crew Foremen. Prepare schedules assigning dump trucks to crews based on truck requests and contract specifications and generating various program reports. Responsible for ensuring contract specifications for truck requests are compiled through the assignment of trucks (e.g., weight limits are maintained). Monitoring the location of trucks throughout the workday through the use of GPS. Work with the Foreman throughout the workday on the re-assignment of trucks. Contact vendor dispatch offices to ensure trucks are dispatched appropriately. Review and approve vendor invoices for payment. Perform related duties as required. NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. THIS IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE POSITION Location: Varies Days Off: Varies Shift: Varies Hours: Varies (1 Hour Lunch) Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program. Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired. NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing. NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference. Selection Criteria This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of this position. Previous work experience with dispatching motor driven vehicles or fleet operations. Previous work experience with conducting research and preparing narrative statistical reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting or GIS (geographical) software. Previous service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. on active duty continually for six months and have not been dishonorably discharged. Evaluation Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted. Residency Requirement An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer City of Chicago Department of Human Resources Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External Jul 10, 2015, 11:59:00 PM BU : 10 Salary : $54,492.00/ANNUALLY Pay Basis : Yearly » View or apply to job