Administrative, Federal Affairs

Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.

We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Legislative & Regulatory Policy provides full administrative support. This includes support for the director, three managers, and the volunteer members and liaisons of the Council on Government Affairs. This position coordinates operations within the Legislative and Regulatory Policy department and helps implement the priorities of CGA. Major duties include scheduling meetings and conference calls, developing and distributing recaps of those meetings, tracking project assignments, financial tracking and reporting, contract implementation while also providing increasing substantive input into assisting the development of ADA policies. This position also provides support to the Office of Senior Vice President, staffing at the annual session, Lobby Day, and lobbyist conference, if needed; and serves as a backup to technical Support.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 3 year of administrative level/secretarial experience (in lieu of a BA/BS a minimum of 7 years of administrative level/secretarial experience)
• Excellent oral/written, interpersonal, telephone, filing, spreadsheet, data entry, and math skills
• Able to be team oriented, be detail oriented, be a self-starter, possess a high degree of flexibility, have a positive work ethic
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, EXCEL & PowerPoint)
• Some evening/weekend work
• Attend CGA meetings twice a year (1-2 days) occasionally not in D.C

Nice to Have:

• Association experience; ability to work under pressure and time constraints, SharePoint experience
• Experience with legislative and government affairs matters, knowledge of health care policy issues
• Experience drafting correspondence on policy

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.