Careers at the AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the national organization representing U.S. medical schools, teaching hospitals, and professional medical faculty societies, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or of sexual orientation.

The AAMC strives to provide the most equitable and cost-effective benefits for its employees in recognition of the influence benefits have on the economic and personal welfare of each individual.

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Current Vacancies at the AAMC

Medical School Services and Studies

NRMP Client and Technical Support Specialist (HR1437)

Responsibilities: The Client and Technical Support Specialist provides front-line support to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) by responding to phone calls and e-mails from NRMP constituents, including medical students, residency programs directors, and medical school student affairs deans. Questions deal with the policies that govern NRMP matches, the matching algorithm, and use of the Web application used to manage all matches. Maintains the integrity of the NRMP database to ensure 100 percent accuracy; acts as primary liaison to assigned medical schools and teaching hospital officials; and participates in follow-up activities including telephone calls, e-mails, and distribution of reminder materials to non-compliant applicants, medical schools, and residency programs. The Specialist also independently manages multiple Specialties Matching Service fellowship matches, including communicating with the medical specialty societies, preparing print and Web-based materials, and coordinating with other staff to perform applicant and hospital file verification.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred; some college and 3-5 years of work experience may substitute. Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment and at least one year of computer-related experience strongly preferred. Must be Internet-savvy and knowledgeable about client server Web-enabled applications in a network environment, and the Microsoft suite of programs. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. Administrative Associate (HR1472)

Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to several senior staff in the Data Resources & Studies (DRS) group under the direction of the section administrator. Responsibilities include: assisting in the coordination of intra-office and interdepartmental projects; collating, binding, and shipping publications and reports; maintaining calendars and scheduling appointments; meeting planning; organizing social functions and celebrations; creating PDFs; scheduling conference calls; taking meeting notes; coordinating speaking engagements; and arranging business travel. The AA will also work with vendors and contractors to finalize business transactions, oversee payment to vendors and contractors, create purchase orders, maintain business records, and perform maintenance of DRS Web sites. This is a great entry-level position with potential growth opportunities that could lead to a program assistant or research assistant position, depending on the skills and career goals of the incumbent.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred along with at least one year of experience as an administrative assistant. Successful candidates will have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent time management and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to plan meetings and arrange business travel. Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. General office skills, meeting planning, and data management required. Must be comfortable working with databases (database programming skills are not required). Knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver is preferred, but not required. Attention to detail, willingness to develop additional skills, interest in the mission of the AAMC, and willingness to participate in HR-sponsored professional development trainings is a must. Apply by e-mail!

Research Analyst, Compensation Studies (HR1474)

Responsibilities: The Research Analyst will be a part of a team that maintains and updates a variety of compensation surveys, primarily the annual Faculty Salary Survey and the annual Deans' Compensation Survey. The major responsibilities of the position include collecting, analyzing, and editing survey data; producing Web-based data reports and paper publications; and creating customized data reports.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least five years of experience in collecting, verifying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data from large-scale survey programs. No more than two years of this experience may be demonstrated through graduate courses, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or related activities. A master's degree is required. Working knowledge of computer/database programming (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL) and of Microsoft applications (Excel and Word) is required. Attention to details and good analytical skills are essential. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and constituents of varying technical backgrounds is expected. Apply by e-mail!

Supervisor, Faculty Roster (HR1480)

Responsibilities: The AAMC is seeking a Supervisor for the AAMC Faculty Roster. The major responsibilities of the position include maintaining and refining Faculty Roster data services, including Web-based data management and reporting tools as well as ad hoc studies.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least five years of experience in data analysis and data management, including computer programming experience and report writing experience. A master's degree is preferred. Working knowledge of database programming (SQL and PL/SQL) and of Microsoft applications (Excel and Word) is required. Attention to details and good analytical skills are essential. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and constituents of varying technical backgrounds is expected. Apply by e-mail!

Research Analyst - NRMP (HR1486)

Responsibilities: The Research Analyst will work primarily with NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) Data and Publications. This position requires experience in the use of statistical programs, database manipulation tools, and in data graphing and data presentation software. Experience with Oracle, PowerPoint, SPSS, Crystal Reports, and Cold Fusion preferred. Specifically, the successful candidate will support the preparation and publication of the annual Results and Data Book for the Main Residency Match, the Specialties Matching Service, Advance Data Tables, and other related Web reports. This will also include data extraction and PowerPoint development. Additionally, this person will provide support for NRMP research projects and surveys and work with the Director of Research in developing materials for the Data Release and Research Committee meetings.

Requirements: Master's degree in education or a social science discipline with experience in statistical analysis and data presentation; Bachelor's degree with at least seven years of related experience may substitute. Candidates will have experience working with large data files used in social science research and participation in the planning and executing policy-related studies (research design, statistical analyses, data reporting, and report writing) are required. Knowledge of medical and graduate medical education a plus. Apply by e-mail!

Senior Director, Strategic Service Operations - Repost (HR1496)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Mission Support Officer, the successful candidate will have a broad technical and business background, but more importantly will be a savvy and articulate leader with the proven ability to drive operations and implement strategic changes as needed. Specifically, the Senior Director will: drive the strategic direction of our Web-based, centralized application service programs; implement a system of quality control, quality assessment, and performance metrics; foster an inclusive work environment that develops, motivates and values others; provide overall vision, leadership, and goals for existing and new service program initiatives; and build collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, through outreach, consultation and advocacy.

Requirements: 15 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. Experience managing, motivating, and supporting the development of a large support team of at least 50 staff members in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience leading and implementing solutions in a complex, transactional technology-based environment, ideally within an academic environment or nonprofit business. Highly developed analytical/lateral thinking skills and proven ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's goals, vision, and mission is critical. Apply by e-mail!

ERAS Senior Program Management Specialist - Repost (HR1506)

Responsibilities: The ERAS Senior Program Management Specialist is an integral member of the Mission Support, Application Services Cluster, which is responsible for technology-enabled medical school application services such as ERAS, MCAT, and AMCAS. This role embodies a great customer service orientation and requires an influential, energetic, and experienced self-starter with a history of successfully managing technology-enabled programs involving increasing levels of responsibility. Critical skills include: excellent problem solving, business communication, analytical skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams both internally and externally; strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; senior level client relationship skills including experience articulating complex solutions and benefits; demonstrated ability to exercise broad judgment and flexibility in balancing program requirements and deadlines; and, strong business and technical aptitude to implement/convey technical and programmatic changes.

The successful candidate will build and sustain key strategic partnerships, both internally and externally. Attend client meetings and conferences to present AAMC products. Develop user materials to support ERAS and FindAResident participants, including, but not limited to, websites, training courses, manuals, brochures, online tutorials as well as satisfaction surveys. Provide input to the software development process on client needs by assisting technical staff in defining software requirements. Develop metrics to track/improve services. Oversee and provide direction to two support staff members.

Requirements: BA/BS degree required; masters preferred. Minimum four years of experience in program administration, preferably with an educational institution or association. Experience in the implementation/management and user support of a large computer-based service is required. Product/market management and new business development experience desirable. Ability/willingness to travel approximately 10-20%. Apply by e-mail!

Manager, MCAT Preparation Products (HR1529)

Responsibilities: We are seeking a manager who can develop MCAT student preparation products that provide value to pre-health students and the faculty who support them and that are easily available to economically-disadvantaged students and faculty in under-resourced institutions. Specifically, we are looking for applicants with the following characteristics: knowledge of instructional systems design, instructional technology, curriculum development, or a related field; experience with instructional design in higher education or for adult learners; experience with a variety of instructional delivery models; experience collaborating with subject matter experts on instructional design; experience designing, costing, and managing complex projects; skilled at managing the work of dedicated staff, consultant staff, and contractors; excellent oral and written communication skills; and, excellent interpersonal and teaming skills.

Requirements: A master's degree in instructional systems design, instructional technology, curriculum development, or a related field is required; doctoral work is desirable. Seven or more years of experience in instructional design is necessary. Experience with higher education content or in a higher education context is desirable. Experience designing, costing, and managing complex projects is a plus. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. Research Analyst (HR1534)

Responsibilities: Team with director and other senior research analysts to assist with quantitative studies being conducted by other AAMC units. Review and refine on as requested statistical design in support of policy studies initiated in other units. Work on various survey questionnaires as requested; Areas of work will include student application behaviors, academic medicine faculty promotion and continuing education research. Prepare summaries, charts, tables, resource documents and reports at the national and institutional level for dissemination to constituents at AAMC events and publications. Respond to constituent requests for information, prepare and distribute summary materials on topic areas for which constituents frequently request information. Suggest enhancements to the web-based survey and reporting system. Participate as a senior member of a research team in conceptualizing, developing, managing, and implementing ongoing and ad hoc studies on the current and future medical school applicant pool, medical school attrition, retention, graduation, and the diversity of the medical student body. Prepare and present results of research studies at AAMC and other professional meetings. Collaborate with director and other unit staff members in the writing of Analysis in Briefs, papers and articles on such topics of student attitudes about diversity, the admissions process and preparation for medical education. Regular administrative responsibilities related to ongoing research projects and other duties as assigned by director.

Requirements: Doctorate in Educational Research or Evaluation preferred, or equivalent experience in social sciences or other quantitative disciplines. At least three years' experience in an applied educational research setting. Specific involvement in data collection, processing, and analysis on large data sets. Experience in communicating complex research results to non-technical audiences. Training in social science research techniques on large data sets and in the use of computers for the collection, data analysis and reporting, basic and intermediate statistics, and management of relational data bases. Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience conducting statistical data analysis using SAS or SPSS and knowledge of database structures (Access, Oracle, SQL) and their interface with analytic tools and different data extraction/reporting software; ability to use abstract thinking to develop analytical methods of identifying and employing tools and techniques for assessing the validity of student, programmatic, and institutional data; ability to conduct and report survey research; experience with coordination and management of large-scale research projects. Facility in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, preferably Microsoft Office Suite to support one's work required. Familiarity with web-authoring software desirable. Apply by e-mail!

ERAS Client Technical Support Analyst (HR1540)

Responsibilities: The ERAS Client & Technical Support Analyst has the role of client advocate to provide high quality service via telephone and/or computer support to external ERAS users. Interface by telephone and e-mail with clients regarding problem-solving, marketing, policies, procedures, training, software enhancements, and the interaction of the software applications with other organizations. Investigate ERAS Post Office data files, client databases and logs, and performs queries on database tables in order to identify problems with file uploads/downloads. Identify possible inaccurate processing of files by the Post Office, the communications software or the distributed software. Participate with other ERAS staff in the review of current ERAS software and the identification of problem areas for future development and refinement. Participate in the design and testing of new enhancements. Convert client concerns into software recommendations. Communicate new issues to ERAS management and team members. Propose individual solutions or joins in team efforts to resolve problems. Work with clients to implement solutions. Develop and contributes to ERAS client support tools. Review and edits internal manuals. Provide input into the development of Web pages that educates clients on procedures, software usage and problem resolution. Create and maintain frequently asked questions (FAQ's) to address technical issues. Participate on specific task forces and teams as requested.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of experience in a help desk or customer service environment. Basic knowledge of database management, spread sheets, and graphics. Ability to learn technical information quickly and to answer in depth technical questions. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Keen eye for editing technical documentation and testing software requirements preferred. Proficiency working in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Excellent telephone and e-mail communication skills, and the ability to listen and articulate clearly in a patient and calming manner. Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to address problems in a systematic and careful manner. Experience supporting networked and non-networked PCs remotely, in a multi-platform environment, preferred. A working knowledge of HTML and query languages preferred. Apply by e-mail!

MCAT Administrative Specialist (HR1550)

Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the senior director of the admissions testing, the director of test development, director of test administration and reporting, and manager of student preparation products and the 12 members of their teams. Responsibilities include: Make travel arrangements for and respond to ad hoc requests from 21 committee members. Coordinate travel and other activities with the administrative assistants of the chair and vice chair. Make hotel, catering, and other meeting arrangements for three or four committee meetings a year. Make travel and meeting arrangements for outreach activities, including town hall meetings, conference sessions, and school visits. Prepare and produce complex meeting materials. Prepare MR5 newsletters and other communications about the MR5 project. Schedule meetings and make meeting arrangements. Process expense and other administrative reports; prepare and handle sensitive financial and personnel materials; prepare meeting materials, technical reports, and other MCAT communications.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required; formal training in administrative support is desirable. Five or more years of experience supporting a senior executive is required; experience running a large office and managing multiple projects is desirable. Excellent project management and office management skills are needed. Must be able to independently coordinate projects and activities, problem solve, and prioritize. Skilled at organizing, multi-tasking, and tracking the progress and completion of projects is essential. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; communicating clearly and professionally with high-profile association members, other MCAT stakeholders, association colleagues, and staff is needed. Ability to handle ad hoc requests from large groups of association customers is essential. Attention to detail and accuracy are critical. Advanced document preparation skills; including word processing, formatting, preparing tables and graphs and charts, and proofing are critical, as is facility with spreadsheets and PowerPoint materials. Must be able to prepare and produce complex materials and large mailings. Skilled at organizing and maintaining budget and other financial, contract, personnel, other confidential, and program materials is essential. Apply by e-mail!

Director, Specialties Matching Service (HR1553)

Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced Director to join our Mission Support/NRMP cluster, which is responsible for Resident Matching Services and provides staff and infrastructure support, under contract, to the NRMP in its conduct of the Main Resident Match and various subspecialty matches. Reporting to the NRMP Executive Director, this high visibility/impact role requires a strong, decisive, influential, results-oriented leader with a history of providing strategic planning services and supervising staff. The Director will: develop, implement, administer, and evaluate a strategic plan to expand the Specialties Matching Service; participate in the day-to-day implementation of NRMP policies and procedures; prepare and present reports to the NRMP Board of Directors summarizing participation in the Specialties Matching Service; direct and supervise the NRMP Help Desk specialists and manage staff assignments to ensure all program deadlines are met; coordinate implementation of systems and communication tools to assesses quality of service and customer satisfaction; and coordinate off-site exhibits at GME program director meetings and the AAMC annual meeting to demonstrate the NRMP web application and answer policy-related questions.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred, with at least seven years of high-level professional experience, preferably in a leadership position responsible for strategic planning and managing personnel. Experience developing, implementing, and administering a strategic plan to expand a major organizational function, including collaborating with a board of directors to set goals and objectives, marketing the plan to constituents via written publications and public presentations, and ongoing assessment of success. Ability to independently analyze, solve and respond to problematic situations in a high-stakes and time-sensitive environment. Successful track record in developing and managing professional development programs. Excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. Strong ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships both internally and across the academic community. Demonstrated ability/interest in motivating and building high-performance teams. Strong skills with PC database applications in a networked environment; ability to analyze statistical data and draw inferences for management of NRMP operations; experience working with and protecting sensitive/confidential data; and, ability to travel 10-20%. Apply by e-mail!

Information Technology

UNIX Administrator (HR1430)

Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering UNIX, Linux, Solaris, and BigIPs for our customers. The administrator participates in managing the technical requirements and operations for monitoring as well as the day-to-day administration of monitoring tools that gauge operating systems, network, Oracle databases, IP load balancing (BigIP), web application servers (Java servlet, J2EE, PHP and Cold Fusion) and computer hardware performance and health. The Administrator also works closely with other Systems Administrators and DBAs to maintain systems availability and to directly support application development and QA test teams. Some key responsibilities: Monitor and respond to issues on BigIP, ColdFusion, PHP/Apache, Websphere, Tomcat, Jini, Linux and Solaris servers; maintain PHP/Apache, Java Websphere and Tomcat, BigIP, ColdFusion & Java Jini, Linux and Solaris servers; assist developers and project managers with infrastructure policies and be a point of contact for technical assistance; participate or techical leadership in projects to upgrade or migrate infrastructure systems and services; assist developers in migrating their code into environments beyond the development environment; participate in planned maintenance windows; provide key verification assistance; and provide capacity planning for supported server platforms.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or related field along with 2 years of experience in systems monitoring administration/architecture UNIX/Linux is architecture required; RHCE preferred. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and popular Internet services; experience with F5 BigIP; demonstrated knowledge of administering, Apache, Tomcat, PHP and Cold Fusion services. Knowledge of Oracle RDBMS preferred; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris, HA clustering with Heartbeat and DRBD pluses Experience with CVS administration is required. Systems administration-level knowledge of DNS/BIND, SMTP/Sendmail, SNMP/NetSNMP, KERBEROS+AD, NIS, SAMBA, NFS, Perl and shell scripting are major pluses. Extensive experience in TCP/IP networking is required; experience supporting Java application development a major plus. Solid communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to mentor staff; a consistently high energy level and a team orientation are musts; should be versatile and able to switch gears rapidly. Apply by e-mail!

Software Engineer (HR1442) - Java Pro

Responsibilities: The Software Engineer will serve our engaging and leading-edge Institutional Data Systems business unit within our large and thriving IT group. Working collaboratively with other Developers, PMs, and QA staff, you will develop software solutions using Web-based apps including Java and XML. You will gather requirements, code/debug/perform unit and systems integration tests, document new apps and enhancements, perform ongoing technical maintenance, and provide support for assigned apps. In addition, you will interact heavily with internal customers and work closely with other business unit team members.

Requirements: At least 3 years core Java coding/development experience required; 5+ preferred. Bachelor's degree, computer science or related field; Java/Oracle certifications are a plus. Experience within a 10g environment preferred. Top-notch verbal and writing ability required; comfort working within teams a must. Candidates should have the ability to analyze, research, and resolve issues/conflict. Apply by e-mail!

Business Analyst (HR1469)

Responsibilities: This client-focused role will be responsible for performing various functional/analytical tasks as part of a team supporting business transformation either thru process improvement or leveraging technology. As an integral member of our PMO, Business Analysts are responsible for the analysis of business and user requirements for the association's business processes as well as, software system requirements. Day-to-day you will partner with internal clientele, fellow team members, and other key staff to map processes and document user and functional system requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a substantial and positive impact upon the team and indeed the organization at large; it's a lot of fun, highly visible, and challenging!

Requirements: Up to 2 years of experience required. Experience in a consulting environment preferred; experience in the business operations of medical schools and/or academic health centers desirable. Experience in Use Case diagramming, Business Process Mapping, Sequence and Activity diagramming, UI prototyping and UML required. Must be able to work independently as well as be a key contributor to a project team. Excellent oral and written communication skills required; critical thinking, analytical, and rapport-building skills are essential. Proficiency in Visio, Rational Rose, or equivalent, and MS Office. Bachelor's degree; master's/MBA a plus. A polished, professional approach is key. Apply by e-mail!

Business and Requirements Analyst (HR1498)

Responsibilities: This client-focused role will be responsible for performing various functional/analytical tasks as part of a team supporting business transformation. As an integral member of our PMO, this professional is responsible for the analysis and evaluation of requirements for the association's business processes. Day-to-day you will partner with internal clientele, fellow team members, and other key staff to map processes, as well as to evaluate and recommend improvement to those processes. Additionally, you will elicit requirements for large software development and COTS projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a substantial and positive impact upon the team and indeed the organization at large; it's a lot of fun, highly visible, and challenging!

Requirements: 2-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst required. Experience in Use Case diagramming, Business Process Mapping, Sequence and Activity diagramming, UI prototyping and especially UML. Bachelor's degree; master's/MBA a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Critical thinking, analytical, and rapport-building skills are essential. Apply by e-mail!

PMO Project Manager (HR1500)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Sr. Director of the PMO, this new expansion position is responsible for the management of one or more medium to large-sized, moderate to highly complex projects—business program and/or technology-enabled. You will manage all aspects of assigned projects over their life—from initiation to closure—as well as manage the knowledge areas of project management including: scope, time, cost, resources, risk, communication, project integration, procurement and quality. You will also be responsible for convening the project team from a pool of matrix resources and assigning individual responsibilities to members. The critical facets of the role are: Process and standards development; strategy, vision, and collaboration; communication and diplomacy; planning; schedule/time management; and project monitoring and control. This highly-visible role requires extensive interaction with technical staff, internal AAMC program management staff, external constituents, and vendors. It requires the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and manage project teams on projects with high levels of functional and architectural integration. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PM to make a substantial and positive impact upon the PMO Team and indeed the organization at large—if you seek a fun and challenging responsibility set, read on!

Requirements: Bachelors degree; graduate degree in computer science, engineering, business, or management is preferred. PMP certification highly desired. 7+ years experience in development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms; Big Five consulting experience a plus. Knowledge and prior experience in the business operations, organization, and administration of medical schools and/or academic health centers desirable. At least 5 years of management experience, in which one or more of the following occurred: demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple large projects; demonstrated competency in leadership and rapport-building; gained experience in managing matrix resources across multiple projects; gained experience in leading multidiscipline work teams/groups; demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to complex business problems; and experience successfully meeting major project challenges despite project complexity and risk. Significant experience and knowledge in new computing architectures and implementation of networked computing structures, preferably utilizing UML, and SOA techniques implemented using Java, Oracle, XML or Web Services. Excellent oral and written communication skills required, including ability to make effective presentations, create project documentation artifacts, and interact effectively in negotiations and team settings serving multiple levels of constituents. Apply by e-mail!

Software Engineer (HR1509)

Responsibilities: The Software Engineer will perform analysis, design, development, and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents. Resolves defects encountered during various testing cycles. Duties include but are not limited to: coding, testing, and implementing programs; developing system documentation according to established standards; providing operational support to existing applications; and mentoring junior software engineers.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a computer-related field, with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should understand the concepts, practices, and procedures of common software development methodologies and associated artifacts, and be able to apply them to complex projects. Working knowledge of ColdFusion, J2EE, Java, Oracle, SQL, Spring Framework, and some PL/SQL and RAD desired. Must have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with business partners, demonstrated experience in Object-Oriented Design, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment. Apply by e-mail!

Data Management Specialist (HR1512) - Data Quality

Responsibilities: This Data Management Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and analyzing process changes that improve the quality of Enterprise Data used in Web services, applications, and research. This individual will be responsible for evaluating and implementing new data management tools and will provide support for developing and implementing Master Data Management processes and related change control methods and databases. Other key responsibilities include: developing data quality assurance processes and documenting data quality processes, business rules, structure and content of the data; preparing and reporting assessments of the quality of the data and effectiveness of data quality methods, and supporting data management through coding, cleaning, testing, loading, documenting, and maintaining enterprise data. The Data Management Specialist collaborates within the Data Services group and with IT staff as well as other AAMC Division and Department program staff to: ensure data integrity, consistency, security, and privacy in all database and software projects; improve standardized data management operations and data quality control methods; and ensure the delivery of high quality and timely customer service. This position will make a substantial and positive impact on the efforts of the Data Management Team, the Data Services group and the quality of AAMC's shared enterprise data.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required (technical or data management and analysis oriented). Degree may be waived with substantive data management experience that includes data quality assurance and customer service. 3-4 years of experience in large database data matching, cleaning and ETL operations and database customer support. Strong experience with quality management, assessment and data integrity operations, and research and statistical analysis reporting. Strong intermediate or better Oracle SQL+ and PL/SQL required. Experience with SAS, SPSS, or other statistical analysis software a plus; experience with UNIX a plus. Data Quality Management certification a plus. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior communication, writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and interact collaboratively with multiple levels of staff required. Apply by e-mail!

Data Management Specialist (HR1513) - Data Management

Responsibilities: This Data Management Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining high quality data preparation and management operations as well as developing, maintaining, monitoring, and analyzing process changes that continually improve the quality of Enterprise Data used in Web services, applications, and research. This individual will be responsible for developing, coding, implementing, documenting, and monitoring processes for data cleaning, matching, ETL, testing that assure the highest level of data quality in AAMC data. Other key responsibilities include: evaluating and implementing new data management tools and providing support for development and implementation of Master Data Management processes and related change control methods and databases; developing comprehensive data quality assurance processes; documenting data quality processes, business rules, structure and content of the data; and, preparing and reporting assessments of the quality of the data and effectiveness of data quality methods. The Data Management Specialist collaborates within the Data Services group and with IT staff as well as other AAMC Division and Department program staff to: ensure data integrity, consistency, security, and privacy in all database and software projects; improve standardized data management operations and data quality control methods; and ensure the delivery of high quality and timely customer service. This position will make a substantial and positive impact on the efforts of the Data Management Team, the Data Services group and the quality of AAMC's shared Enterprise Data.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required (technical or data management and analysis oriented). Degree may be waived with substantive data management experience that includes data cleaning, ETL operations, data quality assurance, and customer service. 3-4 years of demonstrated experience in large database data matching, ETL operations, database customer support and substantive experience with quality management, data integrity operations, and research and statistical analysis reporting. Strong intermediate or better Oracle SQL+ and PL/SQL required. Experience with SAS, SPSS, or other statistical analysis software a plus; experience with UNIX a plus. Knowledge of Master Data Management processing and/or Data Quality Management certification a plus. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior communication, writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and interact collaboratively with multiple levels of staff required. Apply by e-mail!

Software Engineer (HR1524) - ColdFusion

Responsibilities: ColdFusion developer needed to maintain and enhance our existing suite of Web applications. You will work with our customers to assess business needs, develop solutions, and work with our quality assurance team to ensure that the code is well tested.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree and advanced knowledge of ColdFusion, preferably including interaction with java. Advanced experience in javascript/DHTML preferred. Experience migrating from ColdFusion 5 to ColdFusion 8 desired, but not required. Candidate should know SQL, preferably with Oracle experience and pl/sql knowledge. Experience with Java is a plus. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. Software Engineer (HR1526) - Java

Responsibilities: Java developer needed to maintain and enhance our existing suite of Web applications. You will work with our customers to assess business needs, develop solutions, and work with our quality assurance team to ensure that the code is well tested. You will oversee a small group of developers and report status of projects to your manager.

Requirements: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and advanced Java experience with knowledge of the Spring framework. Experience with JavaSpaces and JINI highly desired. Candidate should know SQL, preferably with Oracle experience and PL/SQL knowledge. Strong communication skills required. Exposure to ColdFusion is a big plus as most of our legacy applications are ColdFusion and require ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and ultimately conversion to Java. Apply by e-mail!

Programmer Analyst (HR1527)

Responsibilities: The Programmer Analyst will be responsible for Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, and, Development activities of AAMC Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) group. Activities include Microsoft Project Server, SharePoint, Office Suite software, iVantage, IFAS, Trumba, and, HEAT integration & support, as well as other COTS as needed. This position is also responsible for coding, analyzing & creating COTS Development Life Cycle (CDLC) artifacts on projects of low to medium complexity with moderate supervision. This position will equally split Development, Quality Assurance and Project Coordination activities. Requires working extensively with AAMC program staff, developers and other IT staff to perform duties. Additional responsibilities include: Assist project manager by performing project coordinator role including estimating durations for tasks, deliverables and activities. Assist development team by performing QA activities. Prepare software requirements specifications and prototypes for translation into structured application programs. Research, analyze and propose program-specific business rules used in system with the necessary interfaces into other systems or across platforms. Analyze, debug and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary. Assist database administrators, data stewards, quality assurance team and other staff in ways to ensure data integrity, consistency, security and privacy.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. May be waived with strong practical experience. Minimum two years Web-based application development experience using .net, HTML, Javascript, and SQL, and/or 2+ years hands-on Project Coordination, and/or 2+ years QA experience. Minimum two years experience in all phases of application system analysis, application development and application maintenance support. Minimum two years development experience in a Unix and/or Windows NT/2000 environment using a major relational database system. Experience with object-oriented design, Visio, UML, PHP, XML, ERWIN, CSS, Crystal reports, graphics generating tools, and SQL Server desired. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills required to communicate with customers and create technical documentation. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills a must. Apply by e-mail!

Test Specialist (HR1531) - Junior Level

Responsibilities: The QA Test Specialist is responsible for providing testing support for the IT Department, including: develop and maintain test plans; develop manual and automated test cases and associated for application projects; perform assigned testing as per the Test Plan; document and report all discovered problems; execute regression tests for revised applications; maintain records of all application testing; prepare reports summarizing testing results; and collaborate with developers and users to optimize testing, defect isolation, and defect tracking.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a computer-related discipline, with 1-2 years experience as a software tester with emphasis on writing test plans and test scripts required. One year of experience with Web-enabling technologies, including Web enterprise servers, Web programming languages, SQL databases and exposure to client/server development required. Experience with end-to-end software system testing required. Experience with Mercury's Quality Center, and QuickTest Professional preferred. Understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies and testing methodologies required. Familiarity with current technologies is desired; especially in complex, transaction-intensive Web-based systems highly desired, preferably utilizing SOA techniques implemented using Java, PHP, Cold Fusion, Oracle PL/SQL, XML or Web Services experience. Apply by e-mail!

Data Warehouse Manager (HR1533)

Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the specification, design, development, maintenance, and operation of the AAMC Data Warehouse as a central repository for data collected by AAMC applications and acquired from external sources. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: plan for and implement the expansion and enhancement of the Data Warehouse to meet the evolving needs of the AAMC; assure that AAMC analysts and researchers have access to the data they need in an efficient form and that all data access policies are supported and enforced; provide positive, pro-active, thoughtful, and timely customer service to AAMC programs and staff; establish and maintain high levels of end-user satisfaction; assure that the Data Warehouse is current, reliable, accurate and well documented. Establish and support data retention requirements for operational systems; gather and further define project requirements; develop methods, procedures and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; participate in IT management activities to include visioning, planning, and budgeting; utilize established project standards, procedures and quality objectives, sometimes with assistance; manage projects effectively in accordance with published standards and processes; develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients; evaluate commercial products and make build or buy recommendations; supervise and evaluate permanent staff; develop and foster an effective and motivated team; encourage leadership and professional growth in project team members as appropriate; oversee the hiring process for positions directly supervised, making hiring and salary recommendations and participate on AAMC cross-functional teams as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required and 3-years combined project management or supervisory experience required. Demonstrated analytical and diagnostic skills required. Familiarity and experience with data warehousing, business intelligence, and reporting software required. Programming and design experience in both database and software development required. Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and UNIX required; XML and Web development useful. Prior experience in technical writing, quality assurance, or business analysis desirable. Knowledge and prior experience in social science research preferred. Knowledge and prior experience in the business operations, organization, and administration of medical schools and/or academic health centers useful. Excellent oral and written communication skills required including ability to make effective presentations, create project documentation artifacts, and interact effectively in negotiations and team settings serving multiple levels of constituents. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. Software Engineer (HR1538) - Student Systems

Responsibilities: The Software Engineer will primarily utilize Java to maintain and enhance our existing suite of Web applications. The engineer will also work with customers to assess business needs, document requirements as needed, design solutions and create prototypes for user acceptance, and work with quality assurance team members to ensure the produced implementation meets functional and performance requirements. The software engineer may also oversee a small group of developers, reporting the status to their project manager. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with the ability to work on complex projects with minimal supervision. He/she will perform as technical lead and assist with project management responsibilities as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or related discipline required (may be waived with strong practical experience) with a minimum of 5 years software design and development experience. Demonstrated knowledge of current programming languages and the ability to lead employment of any/all of these languages to solve the business needs. Demonstrated knowledge of J2EE, Java, ColdFusion, Oracle, SQL, Spring Framework, PL/SQL and RAD, and experience in object-oriented design. Demonstrated ability to effectively adapt to changing technology and apply it to business needs. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with internal AAMC business partners. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. UNIX Administrator (HR1551)

Responsibilities: The Unix Administrator serves is a leading resource for IT infrastructure projects in the Unix/Linux domain. The administrator develops design recommendations for modernization and improvements to core IT infrastructure. Provisioning of new infrastructure to meet new project requirements is also a leading responsibility. The administrator works on Unix, Linux and IP load balancing systems as well as other appliance and COTS systems administrator. Capacity planning and optimization are important expanding area as is architectural design and refinement of monitoring systems and storage subsystems. Development of build and runbook documentation as well as diagrams are key functional responsibilities. Mentoring more junior staff and training them in operational turnovers of new systems is a key responsibility. Additional responsibilities include: Develop technical plans with line management and/or project management staff for infrastructure projects. Verify technical accuracy and consistency of configuration changes made by other systems administration staff. Build hosts (virtual and physical) and develop build and runbook documentation. Monitor and respond to issues on BigIP, Websphere, ColdFusion, PHP/Apache, Tomcat, Jini, Linux and Solaris servers and serve largely a tier 2 role in maintaining PHP/Apache, Websphere, Java Tomcat, BigIP, ColdFusion & Java Jini, Linux and Solaris servers.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or related field (or equivalent experience). Eight or more years administering UNIX and Linux. Five years experience in systems monitoring administration/architecture UNIX/Linux is architecture required. Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and popular Internet services. Experience administering IP load-balancing. Demonstrated knowledge of administering, Apache, Tomcat, PHP and Cold Fusion services. Knowledge of Oracle RDBMS and key open source applications are major pluses. Systems administration-level knowledge of DNS/BIND, SMTP/Sendmail, SNMP/NetSNMP, KERBEROS+AD, NIS, SAMBA, NFS, Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris; HA clustering with Heartbeat and DRBD knowledge are major pluses Perl and shell scripting expertise is required. Extensive experience in TCP/IP networking is required. Experience in administering Websphere is a major plus. Experience supporting Java application development a major plus. Experience administering Veritas Cluster Service is a plus. Experience with Oracle a major plus. Knowledge of Windows workstation and server technology a major plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Visio diagramming tool) is required. Demonstrated ability to generate and maintain technical documentation is required. Excellent verbal communications skills are required. Apply by e-mail!

Center for Workforce Studies

Sr. Research Analyst (HR1525)

Responsibilities: The Sr. Research Analyst will serve as lead investigator on the physician distribution study, which includes leading a cross-divisional team that will conduct 5-10 site visits to academic medical centers to identify best practices in providing care to undeserved areas, preparing case studies featuring various approaches to caring for underserved populations, identifying strategies for increasing physician volunteer efforts in underserved communities, and analyzing existing federal and state loan repayment programs designed to encourage practice in underserved areas and identify best practices for encouraging physicians to locate practices in rural and other underserved areas. The incumbent will also assist on other workforce studies as assigned in areas such as primary care, general surgery workforce supply, productivity analysis, use of non-physician clinicians, and other specialty specific research contracts. Assist Center Director and Director, Workforce Research with other related research activities such as preparing summaries, charts, tables, resource documents and reports for internal and external dissemination; participating in team discussions on workforce research agenda and priorities; and presenting findings at AAMC and other professional meetings.

Requirements: Master's degree in public health, public policy, economics, or sociology, including extensive coursework/training in research methods, basic statistics, qualitative research, data analysis and healthcare policy/management. Successful candidates will have 5-7 years of health services research experience, particularly qualitative research, including focus groups and structured interviews; experience with designing and completing a research study, from identifying the initial research questions to the analysis and publication of the results; and strong writing skills and research writing experience, such as peer-review publications or other scholarly research papers. Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research methods required, along with strong project management experience. Experience conducting focus groups, structured interviews, and/or site visits. Knowledge of physician distribution, primary care, rural health issues and underserved populations preferred but not required. Experience interacting with senior executives of large organizations, preferably health care related. Ability to handle multiple tasks of different nature/complexity simultaneously and comfort using statistical packages (SPSS and/or SAS). Apply by e-mail!

Diversity Policy & Programs

Program Specialist - AspiringDocs.org (HR1507)

Responsibilities: The Program Specialist will be responsible for administrative support, outreach, and coordinating pilot sites for the AspiringDocs.org campaign. The Specialist will track campaign activities, produce activity reports, coordinate meetings for the AspiringDocs.org Project Team, analyze Web site activity, and respond to inquiries regarding the campaign. Plan and implement strategies for pilot programs in coordination with campus representatives, DPP staff, and campaign consultants. Carry out outreach activities through attending or sending materials to regional and national events, distribution of campaign materials, communicating with external stakeholders to extend the reach of the campaign, provide progress reports, developing and supporting an AspiringDocs.org listserve, and mailings, e-mailings, etc. as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience; master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience should include: working directly with college-age students from low-income, disadvantaged, and underrepresented populations; implementing recruitment strategies to bring individuals from these populations into higher education, with a focus on medical education or health professions education; planning and managing programs, including student events, designed to increase diversity in higher education; and developing and conducting diversity-related presentations to both students and educators. Candidates should possess knowledge about and commitment to equity in education and health care; demonstrated success in program and project development and management; excellent organizational skills; strong writing skills; well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a team in a diverse professional environment; and excellent knowledge of MS Office applications. Knowledge of Web applications and design preferred. Apply by e-mail!

Administrative & Financial Services

Grants Specialist (HR1492)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Grants Manager, the successful candidate will assist with: compliance of program regulations and guidelines of Federal/Private Foundations grants and contracts; pre-award budget development; post-award monitoring; program sub-contract management; grant closeout procedures; and quarterly financial reporting, year-end audit and other ADHOC projects.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, with 2-4 years of experience in grants/contracts management and accounting. Strong understanding of accounting principles and OMB circulars and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products (MS Word and Excel). Candidates should have strong oral/written communication skills, be results-oriented with analytical/strategic thinking skills, be dependable and self-motivated, have strong understanding of accounting concepts and working knowledge of the grant funding cycle. Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative team player. Apply by e-mail!

Technical Recruiter (HR1544)

Responsibilities: The Human Resources department is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our recruitment team. Specifically, the successful candidate will: develop effective partnerships with departmental managers to understand their business and recruiting needs and establish effective recruiting strategies. Source candidates by utilizing the Internet, employee referrals, cold calling, advertising, and other creative methods. Screen and test candidates, perform reference checks and make final offers. Establish positive relationships with both hiring managers and candidates. Manage candidate scheduling and the interview process from initiation to hire. Maintain and protect sensitive and confidential information. Participate in general HR activities as an effective member of the human resources team.

Requirements: Four to five years of technical recruitment experience and a bachelor's degree is required. Qualified candidates must be proactive, creative, and detail-oriented. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required along with the ability to be flexible and adaptive to changing priorities. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Apply by e-mail!

Recruiting Assistant (HR1545)

Responsibilities: The Recruiting Assistant will support the association's recruiting and retention efforts. This position reports to the Recruitment Manager and provides general administrative and logistical support to the Recruitment Manager and Senior HR Specialist. Responsibilities include: Coordinates scheduling of candidate phone and in-person interviews. Meets and greets candidates, provides and/or reviews required paperwork (employment application, background forms, compliance forms, etc) and escorts candidates to interviews with line managers as necessary. Handles all internal processes for Personnel Requisition Forms and Personnel Action Forms, including securing necessary signature approvals. Updates job boards, posts electronic, print and journal recruitment ads, and has primary responsibility for developing content and updating AAMC Employment page. Schedules and coordinates new hire orientation sessions including room reservations, catering, preparing materials, and updating presentation and folder contents as necessary; creates and distributes new hire orientation schedules, supervisor checklists, and sponsor checklists prior to new employees' start date. Tracks recruitment budget and receives and codes recruitment invoices for processing. Enters new hire information into HRIS database, make basic personnel changes and update/create job codes as necessary, and assumes responsibility for accuracy and maintenance of data in the system. Provides back up to payroll administrator.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent amount of HR experience. One to two years work experience in human resources is desirable, but not required. Experience working with or assisting payroll desirable. Must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint, is required. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Apply by e-mail!

Organizational and Management Studies

Sr. Director, Organizational Leadership Development (HR1536)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this high visibility/impact role requires a strong, decisive, results-oriented leader who can provide strategic direction and oversight of the AAMC's leadership and faculty development programs.

The Senior Director will: Direct, evaluate and enhance the executive leadership development for deans, prospective deans, department chairs and division chiefs. Ensure effective direction, coordination and improvement of the professional development programs for women in medicine. Design new programs and annual conferences based upon needs assessment, working in collaboration with Group Secretaries, Steering Committee members, Chief Academic Officer and other AAMC staff. Take a major role in the creation, editing, and publication of professional development resources, including scholarly print publications, data monographs and briefs, online resources and manuals. Advance innovation, research and scholarship relative to academic medical faculty, leadership development, and women in medicine. Manage the Faculty Development and Leadership work unit, including budget oversight and the supervision and development of staff. Promote and ensure collaboration with other work units at the AAMC to serve member needs and address strategic goals of the AAMC, including organizational performance improvement initiatives at the AAMC and for member institutions.

Requirements: A solid understanding of academic medicine, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a medical school or academic health care organization. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. Successful track record in designing, developing and managing professional development programs. Excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. Strong ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships both internally and across the academic community. Demonstrated ability to motivate and build high-performance teams. Knowledge of diversity issues, especially gender, relevant to the academic workforce. Strong preference for an established scholar with a national network who has contributed to the literature on leadership, faculty development, and/or organizational dynamics in academic settings. Apply by e-mail!

Health Care Affairs

Sr. Administrative Associate (HR1383)

Responsibilities: The Sr. Administrative Associate will provide administrative support for supervisors in staffing several constituent groups/forums in Health Care Affairs. The incumbent will respond to requests from group members; maintain membership rosters, addresses, email communications and related correspondence, maintain/update the member database and directories, and maintain records of member participation. Other duties include posting information to the Internet, preparing and distributing meeting materials and agenda books, and providing supporting materials for both group and Association meetings. A good deal of time is devoted to scheduling meetings and conference calls. Other duties include administering mailings; coordinating meeting logistics; running financial reports; and coordinating travel arrangements and processing expenses. Depending on workload, may be asked to provide limited administrative support (e.g. correspondence, travel arrangements) for other Division staff as necessary.

Requirements: Associate's degree or equivalent experience. At least four years of administrative experience required; additional relevant education or training may substitute for some of the required experience. Strong interpersonal skills for frequent interactions with AAMC constituents are essential. The successful candidate must be able and willing to be a team player, pitching in when called upon to meet unit priorities and working effectively with colleagues within the unit and throughout the association. Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and be able to learn and use new computer applications; must be able to master and manage AAMC group membership responsibilities. Candidates must have the ability to travel occasionally; excellent oral and written communication skills; outstanding organizational skills; and the ability to multitask and reprioritize assignments and duties as necessary. Consistent attention to detail in all areas of responsibility is required. Apply by e-mail!

Sr. Administrative Associate (HR1530)

Responsibilities: The Sr. Administrative Associate will provide support for supervisor and staff associate in staffing the Group on Resident Affairs (GRA) and related projects in Health Care Affairs. The incumbent will respond to requests from GRA members; manage GRA membership and related correspondence; maintain/update the member database and directories, and maintain records of member participation. Post information to the Internet and prepare an annual GRA Briefing Book; coordinate meeting logistics; schedule meetings and conference calls; and maintain files. Work with the mail room and print shop to administer mailings and print orders. Other duties include financial processing and monitoring such as preparing check requests and purchase orders and running monthly financial reports; coordinating travel arrangements and preparing expense reports; and providing limited administrative support (e.g. correspondence, travel arrangements) to other Division staff as needed.

Requirements: Associate's degree or equivalent experience. At least four years of administrative experience required; additional relevant education or training may substitute for some of the required experience. Strong interpersonal skills for frequent interactions with AAMC constituents are essential. The successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and reprioritize assignments and duties as necessary to meet deadlines. Must be committed to error-free work with consistent attention to detail in all areas of responsibility; be proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and be able to learn and use new computer applications; and be able to master and manage AAMC Group membership categories and member information system. Candidates must have the ability to travel occasionally. Must be able and willing to be a team player, pitching in when called upon to meet unit priorities and working effectively with colleagues within the unit and throughout the Association. Apply by e-mail!

Communications

Staff Editor (HR1546)

Responsibilities: Perform substantive editing of a variety of scholarly manuscripts, including (a) editing the content to ensure that information in clearly organized and written and is presented according to journal policy and style guidelines and (b) incorporating appropriate feedback from reviewers, the Editor, and other journal staff. Work collegially with the authors throughout the editing process, raising necessary questions, negotiating changes, giving feedback, enforcing policies, and coming to agreement on a final version for publication. Work with the staff editor in charge of production to oversee the articles through the production process. Consult with the journal staff in decision-making on style and policy issues related to editing. Manage the review process for approximately 1/4 of all manuscripts sent out for review, including assessing reviews, using both reviewers' comments and own professional judgment to make publication recommendations to the editor-in-chief and communicating decisions (including revision requirements) to authors. Perform other journal duties, to include back-up editing for various parts of the journal, oversight and/or editing on special projects (such as supplements), assignments on long-term project teams, attending conferences to promote the journal, and others as assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferable in English, desired. Substantive experience may be substituted 3-5 years of related publication experience with strong knowledge of editing and proofreading is required; experience editing quantitative research is a plus. Experience with online submissions systems desired. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player desired . Apply by e-mail!

Government Relations

Program Specialist (HR1552)

Responsibilities: The Program Specialist in Government Relations (GR) serves as the primary program support for GR's clinical advocacy. Duties include but are not limited to: working with GR clinical advocacy staff to prepare congressional correspondence and briefing materials, coordinating with appropriate staff to prepare and post web-based advocacy materials; ongoing web audit of GR clinical advocacy content for relevance and timeliness; coordinating logistics for briefings and meetings; and assisting as assigned with special projects. Administrative duties include responding to phone calls and e-mail inquiries for clinical advocacy, shared preparation of Washington Highlights, and monitoring of compliance of clinical advocacy team with lobbying disclosures. The successful candidate will interact frequently with government officials/staff as necessary to arrange meetings between Government Relations staff and policymakers, external associations, & member institutions.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience and a minimum of two to three years professional experience interacting with Congressional staff and/or high-level executives from external organizations. Experience with the management of projects requiring attention to detail, ability to support and manage logistical activities and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. Strong abilities to communicate effectively and organize are essential. Candidates must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and possess general office skills. Knowledge of Web-authoring software is preferred, but not required. Attention to detail, willingness to develop additional skills, interest in the mission of the AAMC, and willingness to participate in HR-sponsored professional development trainings is a must. Apply by e-mail!

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