Advocacy and Education Administration Specialist

AMCA International; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical benefits

Vacation time

Job summary

AMCA International in Arlington Heights, IL seeks an Advocacy and Education Administration Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Advocacy & Education team. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and events, maintain data systems, and assist with internal and external communications.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools. Hybrid work is available with some travel for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Impeccable organization, professionalism, and communication skills are a must.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) for agendas, minutes, and documentation.
• Basic Microsoft Excel for tracking regulatory deadlines, action items, and committee activities.
• Experience working with SharePoint and cloud document management with version control.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Preferred: experience supporting committees, boards, or association environments.
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule committee meetings, and coordinate logistics.
• Track action items and committee activities using established workflows.
• Maintain organized documentation and data systems (e.g., SharePoint) with version control.
• Compile and format reports, summaries, and communications.
• Coordinate logistics for advocacy meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Job Function

The Advocacy and Education Administration Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive operational and administrative support that enables the Advocacy & Education team to effectively manage committees, regulatory initiatives, and stakeholder engagement across multiple priorities. The position serves as a central point of organization and execution—managing schedules, maintaining data systems, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting internal and external communications. This role ensures the team operates efficiently and is well-supported in delivering advocacy initiatives and education programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule committee meetings, and coordinate meeting logistics, including preparation of agendas, materials, and minutes
• Track action items and committee activities using established workflows and tracking tools.
• Maintain organized documentation and data systems (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility of advocacy materials
• Compile and format reports, summaries, and communications for internal and external use.
• Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for advocacy meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Staff liaison (eventually) for advocacy and education working groups, working up to staff liaison for subcommittees that meet infrequently
• Support internal coordination and communication to ensure timely progress across advocacy and education initiatives
• Provide support for learners experiencing login issues, navigation issues, and progress-tracking errors in our learning management system (LMS).
• Provide administrative support for the RCEP portal and PDH issuance, ensuring 100% accuracy in credit reporting and the timely delivery of completion certificates to participants.
• Provide logistical support for live webinars and online training, managing attendee registration, invoicing, technical troubleshooting, and chat moderation while maintaining a professional and interactive environment.
• Provide logistical support for in-person training events (1-2 times per year), managing guest check-ins and the ordering, set up, and cleanup of breakfast and lunch while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Impeccable organization, professionalism, and communication skills are a must
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) for agendas, minutes, and formal documentation
• Basic Microsoft Excel for tracking regulatory deadlines, action items, and committee activities
• Proficiency working with SharePoint and cloud-based document management systems for organized file storage and version control
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Teams (or similar) and supporting virtual meetings
• Preferred: Experience supporting committees, boards, or association environments
• Minimum one to two (1-2) years of professional administrative experience

Annual salary: $65,000-73,000

Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401k matching (no vesting), and hybrid work environment.

AMCA offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care.

This position, and all others at AMCA International may be modified at any time. To ensure operational efficiency and meet the changing needs of our members and business, other duties may be assigned as needed.

At AMCA International we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

No relocation is available.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work predominantly in office/home office, frequent computer use, office environment, extended periods sitting at computer; some moderate lifting, standing and physical activity during meetings and events.
• This position is geographically based in Arlington Heights, Ill., with regular remote work-from-home two days per week.