at American College of Surgeons in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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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 80,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit .
Summary: Provide administrative support to the staff and leadership of the Cancer Research Program (CRP) and Cancer Surgery Standards Programs (CSSP) including scheduling committee-related and research study-related calls, preparing meeting materials and minutes, responding to customer service inquiries, maintaining website content, developing slide decks, and completing special projects. Oversees several established processes/projects. This role frequently acts as a point person with ACS CRP and CSSP surgeon leaders and committee members.
This exempt position will report to the Senior Manager, Cancer Research Program and Cancer Surgery Standards Program 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.
**For consideration, please submit a cover letter along with a resume in your online application**
Responsibilities:
Provides administrative support to CRP and CSSP staff and surgeon leaders. Schedules conference calls for eight committees and approximately 10 committee-related projects/studies. Prepares meeting materials, reports, and PowerPoint presentations. Drafts meeting agendas and minutes. Liaises with Cancer Programs staff members to maintain accurate committee rosters.
Responsible for maintaining schedule of newsletter and social media content. Drafts content based on programmatic activities. Maintains CRP/CSSP websites, including submitting updates and ensuring accuracy of information. Accountable for managing several established processes such as Bulletin article submissions and Clinical Congress proposals, including managing the schedule, establishing contact with authors, following up and submitting content.
Provides administrative support to staff and leadership for special projects and to launch new initiatives.
Provides customer service support to CRP and CSSP constituents to include phone and email box management. Independently directs inquiries to appropriate parties. Acts as internal and external resource for CRP and CSSP inquiries. Drafts responses to emails as appropriate.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
At least 2+ years of similar or related professional administrative experience is preferred.
Experience coordinating projects and/or providing committee support is preferred.
Experience in non-profits or associations is a plus. Experience working with physicians in a healthcare or clinical setting a plus.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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
Hybrid office schedule
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
Plus many other great benefits!
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 recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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