Program and Member Engagement Specialist, International

Association of American Medical Colleges; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

401(k)/403(b) plan

Family care support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is seeking a remote-eligible professional to provide operational and programmatic support for AAHCI activities and member engagement initiatives. You will coordinate initiatives and work closely with senior staff to ensure efficient program delivery across the U.S.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in health systems administration, public health, global affairs, business, or related field, plus 1–2 years of related experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health systems administration, public health, global affairs, business, or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience working in a member association.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Projects: Support design, implementation, tracking, and evaluation of AAHCI program initiatives connecting member institutions.
• Virtual Meetings and Programs Support: Manage the virtual AAHCI Community and coordinate webinar setup and execution.
• Membership and Communications Support: Support newsletter production, member communications and outreach, social media coordination.
• Miscellaneous: Contribute to innovation and process improvements for AAHCI and international strategy.

Job description

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.

Why us, why now?

This position provides operational and programmatic support for AAHCI activities and member engagement initiatives. The position coordinates AAHCI initiatives and operations that enable successful delivery of AAHCI programs and services. The position works closely with the AAHCI Senior Director, AAHCI Senior Program Specialist, and AAHCI Regional Offices to ensure efficient program implementation and member engagement.

How you will make an impact?

Engagement Projects:

Support the design, implementation, tracking, and evaluation of AAHCI program initiatives that connect member institutions, including the AAHCI Student Leadership Initiative, AAHCI-AAMC Global Workforce Advisory Panel, collaborative cross cluster initiatives including AAMC Affinity Groups and the International Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence, advisory panels and other working groups.

Virtual Meetings and Programs Support:

Manage the virtual AAHCI Community (Global Engagement Forum). Provide operational support for virtual activities. Coordinate webinar and virtual roundtable setup and execution. Conduct speaker identification and background research. Support AAHCI Connect coordination and participant communications. Assist with registration, scheduling, materials development, and meeting follow-up.

Membership and Communications Support:

Support member engagement and communications activities, including: Newsletter production Publication support (AAHCI Leadership Perspectives and related communications) Member recruitment communications and outreach activities Social media content coordination AAHCI website audits SharePoint folder management AAHCI and HCA Roadmap

Miscellaneous:

Includes innovation and process improvements, as well as flexible support and collaboration for special projects and emerging priorities related to AAHCI expansion and AAMC international strategy.

What you will bring to the role?

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in health systems administration, public health, global affairs, business, or related field.

Minimum Experience of Related Work:

1 - 2 years of related work experience.

Preferred Experience:

Experience working in a member association.

Remote Work Eligibility

This is a remote-eligible position at AAMC. Candidates may reside anywhere within the contiguous United States, excluding California, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon.

Compensation Grade Range

$55,930.00-$65,800.00 Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff. Through development opportunities, employee support and activity groups, and other resources, employees can work in an environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged.

Established in 1876, the AAMC is a nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of people everywhere through medical education, clinical care, biomedical research, and community collaborations. Its members are all 163 U.S. medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; 12 Canadian medical schools accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools; more than 400 academic health systems and teaching hospitals; and more than 70 academic societies. The AAMC also collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA medical centers through their academic affiliations with AAMC-member institutions. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC leads and serves America’s medical schools, academic health systems and teaching hospitals, and the millions of individuals across academic medicine, including more than 220,000 full‑time faculty members, 100,000 medical students, 167,000 resident physicians, and 60,000 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences. Through the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International, AAMC membership reaches more than 60 international academic health centers throughout five regional offices across the globe.