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SalaryAbout 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 www.facs.org.
Summary: This is a unique and important position within the Core Administration in the Division of Education. This role is responsible for providing support with considerable independence for the following: 1) the scholarly and administrative activities of the Division of Education, including programs, projects, meetings, and other initiatives. This involves regular work with leaders across the Division of Education, within the American College of Surgeons, and VIPs nationally and internationally; 2) the Regental Education Advisory Committee and its activities; 3) the four Subcommittees of the Regental Education Advisory Committee and their activities; 4) the interdisciplinary and cross-specialty programs and activities across the House of Surgery; and 5) the Pilot of the American College of Surgeons - Northwestern University Fellowship Program in Surgical Education.
This exempt position will report to the Assistant Director, Educational Administration and Educational Scholarship in the Division of Education. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.- At least 4-7 years of similar professional experience providing high-level support for educational programs, products, and/or administration is required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Zoom.
Experience in logistical planning and implementation of complex meetings and conferences, including creating agendas and writing minutes, is preferred.
Non-profit or academic experience, and/or experience supporting medical professionals is a plus.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality required.
Outstanding accuracy and strong attention to detail required.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
