Manager, Special Projects & Rural Surgery Research Lead

American College of Surgeons Brand; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision & Prescription

403(b) Matching

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Coverage

Job summary

The American College of Surgeons in Chicago, IL invites applications for the role of Manager, Special Projects & Rural Surgery Research Lead. This exempt position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Office of Inclusive Excellence research portfolio, with primary responsibility for rural surgery research, health equity, grant development, and national collaborations.

Reporting to the Medical Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence, the role is based in our Chicago office and is

Qualifications

• Doctoral or professional degree preferred; minimum master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading clinical or health services research.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams, grant development, and national collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rural Surgery Research portfolio and establish infrastructure for Center for Rural Surgery Research.
• Oversee synthesis of findings across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Develop grants, research collaborations, and sponsored programs.
• Lead survey development, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and dissemination of findings.
• Coordinate manuscripts, abstracts, Clinical Congress presentations, and national publications.
• Support Inclusive Excellence Certificate Course and educational programming.
• Manage research OIE budgets, reporting, compliance, and project resources.
• Mentor research staff, fellows, students, and collaborators.
• Advise Office leadership on research strategy and opportunities.
• Coordinate analytical planning with Biostatistical Team and data scientists.
• Provide operational support for executive leadership activities and governance.

Skills

Grant writing

Health equity

Strategic planning

Scientific writing

Executive communication

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral or professional degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Advanced spreadsheets

Zoom

SurveyMonkey

SharePoint

Grant management systems

Job description

Manager, Special Projects & Rural Surgery Research Lead

Job Category: ACSJOB

Requisition Number: MANAG001621

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Illinois
Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Description

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org .

Our MissionThe American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Our VisionTo create a healthcare landscape where surgeons thrive and every patient has access to and benefits from the highest standards of surgical care, driven by innovation, education, leadership, and trust.

Summary: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Office of Inclusive Excellence research portfolio with primary responsibility for rural surgery research, health equity, Encoding Equity initiatives, grant development, scientific dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and national collaborations. Leads development of the Center for Rural Surgery Research while supporting organizational priorities across research, education, quality improvement, and innovation.

This exempt position will report to the Medical Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence in the Department of Executive Services. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Rural Surgery Research portfolio and establish infrastructure for the Center for Rural Surgery Research.
• Oversee synthesis of findings across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Develop grants, research collaborations, and sponsored programs.
• Lead survey development, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and dissemination of findings.
• Coordinate manuscripts, abstracts, Clinical Congress presentations, and national publications.
• Support Inclusive Excellence Certificate Course and educational programming.
• Manage research OIE budgets, reporting, compliance, and project resources.
• Mentor research staff, fellows, students, and collaborators.
• Advise Office leadership on research strategy and emerging opportunities.
• Coordinate analytical planning with Biostatistical Team and data scientists.

Executive Operations & Governance Support:

Provide operational support for executive leadership activities while ensuring effective governance and organizational coordination.

• Coordinate CEO and executive leadership meeting logistics.
• Support Board and governance committee operations.

Required Educations and Experience:

• Doctoral or professional degree (MD, PhD, EdD, JD, or equivalent) preferred. Minimum requirement is a master’s degree (MA, MS, MPH, or other relevant master’s-level degree) from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading clinical or health services research.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams, mixed-methods studies, grant development, manuscript preparation, stakeholder engagement, and national collaborations.
• Experience supporting physician leaders and executive initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Grant writing and sponsored research
• Health equity and quality measurement
• Strategic planning and portfolio management
• Scientific writing and publication
• Executive communication
• Budget and resource management
• Team leadership and mentoring

Required proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Advanced spreadsheet development and financial reporting
• Virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (Zoom)
• Survey and data collection tools (SurveyMonkey)
• Document management systems
• SharePoint or similar enterprise collaboration platforms
• Grant administration or research management systems

Comprehensive Benefits: We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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