Program Manager, Trauma Systems

American College of Surgeons Brand; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,500 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical coverage through BlueCross/Bl

Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug

403(b) Matching Program

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Coverage

Job summary

The American College of Surgeons is seeking a Trauma Systems Program Manager to provide project and program management support for multiple program areas, with a focus on Rural Trauma and related initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this exempt position is based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Responsibilities include operational management, program development, committee support, data collection, and cross-functional coordination to improve trauma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least 2-5+ years of professional project/program coordination or management experience is required.
• Experience in associations, professional societies, healthcare, or healthcare administration is desired.
• Experience working with committees and cross-functional teams is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Qualtrics and/or Survey Monkey a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior staff to set program objectives and timelines and support the implementation of program goals and strategies.
• Identify and secure necessary resources.
• Coordinate logistics and resources, and help manage participation for meetings, educational sessions and events.
• Work with internal teams to ensure program activities stay on track.
• Manage program elements in alignment with strategic goals; look for opportunities to improve/expand the program.
• Promote the program's mission through outreach, engagement activities and relationship building.
• Contribute to program improvement by participating in planning discussions and assisting with research and data collection.
• Provide logistical support to assigned committees and workgroups.
• Assist with stakeholder communication by answering questions and sharing program information.
• Help prepare outreach materials to support program communications and marketing efforts.
• Collect and organize data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Track participation and engagement metrics.
• Assist in preparing reports to assess progress toward program goals.
• Support the planning and execution of projects within the assigned program area.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Qualtrics

Survey Monkey

Job 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 Mission The 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 Vision To 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: The Trauma Systems Program Manager provides project and program management support that fosters development and sustainment of several key ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) Program Areas.

The Program Manager provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for multiple Trauma Systems Program Areas, with a primary focus on advancing Rural Trauma initiatives while supporting Injury Prevention, Trauma Systems Consultation, and Advocacy programs. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, this role helps plan, implement, and sustain strategic initiatives that strengthen trauma systems and improve patient outcomes.

The Program Manager coordinates program operations, facilitates workgroup activities, collaborates on the development of educational resources and tools, and ensures effective communication among a broad network of stakeholders.

This exempt position will report to the Senior Manager, Trauma Systems and Injury Prevention in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. 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 $68,500 - $75,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management

• Collaborate with senior staff to set program objectives and timelines and support the implementation of program goals and strategies.
• Identify and secure necessary resources.
• Coordinate logistics and resources, and help manage participation for meetings, educational sessions and events.
• Work with internal teams to ensure program activities stay on track.

2. Program Development

• Manage program elements in alignment with strategic goals. Look for opportunities to improve/expand program.
• Help promote the program's mission through outreach, engagement activities and relationship building.
• Contribute to program improvement by participating in planning discussions and assisting with research and data collection.

3. Committee Support & Communication

• Provide logistical support to assigned committees and workgroups.
• Assist with stakeholder communication by answering questions and sharing program information.
• Help prepare outreach materials to support program communications and marketing efforts.

4. Program Effectiveness

• Collect and organize data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Track participation and engagement metrics.
• Assist in preparing reports to assess progress toward program goals.

5. Project Management Support

• Support the planning and execution of projects within the assigned program area.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least 2-5+ years of professional project/program coordination or management experience is required.
• Experience in associations, professional societies, healthcare, or healthcare administration is desired.
• Experience working with committees and cross-functional teams is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Qualtrics and/or Survey Monkey a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
• 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.