Group Manager-Minority Affairs Section (Hybrid)

Group Manager-Minority Affairs Section

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.

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We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Group Manager-Minority Affairs Section (Hybrid) on our Marketing & Membership Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

As the Group Manager of the Minority Affairs Section (MAS) is responsible
for the long-term success of the Section and contributing to the AMA's work
around minority physician issues, and in that capacity work with a Section Director
to: (1) manage planning and other Section governance functions, (2) plan and execute
Section events and initiatives, and (3) serve as a center of expertise and
point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to MAS and
minority physician issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Section Initiatives

• Plan and execute MAS Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events and initiatives.
• Manage the MAS policy-making process - from concept to policy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact within and outside the AMA for inquiries related to MAS and minority physician issues.
• Manage two-way communication between the AMA and Section members, and between Section leaders and their constituents.
• Identify and implement opportunities for MAS to contribute to the AMA value proposition and grow AMA membership.

Relationship Management and Development

• In collaboration with Director, facilitate development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with department and AMA goals.
• Build, manage, and sustains professional relationships with elected/appointed Section leaders. Guide elected/appointed leaders through relevant AMA policies, processes, and procedures.
• In collaboration with Director, interact with the AMA Board of Trustees, AMA business units, and relevant external organizations.
• Represent the needs of the MAS to management, elevating concerns as appropriate.
• Contribute to ad hoc project teams as assigned.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline required.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in leading, influencing, and interacting with external stakeholders required; experience with managing physicians or other professionals preferred.
3. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material, develop well thought-out policy positions, and edit material prepared by others, required
4. Excellent organization, prioritization, and management skills to handle a variety of multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced, high volume team environment, required.
5. Polished interpersonal, decision-making, and political skills to interface and communicate with all levels of leadership, staff, and management, and build sustainable, trusting relationships with members.
6. Ability to react quickly, calmly and with sound judgment.
7. Must meet deadlines with minimal supervision and team spirit in a changing, fast-paced environment.
8. Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking skills, with high-quality standards and strong attention to detail and excellent troubleshooting skills.
9. Strong planning and organizing skills required.
10. Travel and extended hours, including nights and weekends, as business demands dictate, required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION