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Job Opportunities at ACHE
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Meetings Assistant, Education
Description: This position is responsible for the organization of faculty information as well as providing administrative support for clusters and conferences. Specific duties include coordination of confirmation letters and contract materials for seminar faculty; tracking and submitting faculty expenses for seminars; maintaining faculty records; assisting faculty with upcoming programs including hotel confirmations and attendee rosters; creating housing lists; submitting print requisitions; managing seminar supply room at ACHE's Annual Meeting; and serving as a member of the ACHE Switchboard Relief Team.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of two years secretarial experience and ability to type 50 wpm. Must be computer literate with the ability to use Word and Excel. Detail-oriented with a strong customer service/team orientation required.
Membership Systems Specialist, Membership
Description: This position is responsible for information processing solutions that facilitate membership retention, recruitment, recertification and advancement strategies; as well as the customization of management reports and activities. Information processing activities include: executing information processing activities that affect affiliate recruitment, advancement and retention; designing and implementing project log enhancements, run related reports and queries; monitoring, evaluating and modifying information-processing activities; identifying, evaluating, recommending and implementing changes to existing processes to improve overall ACHE member data issues and resources; running all membership queries for mailings and emails. Data analysis activities include: ensuring routine management reports are accurate and timely; recommending revisions and improvements to reports; producing weekly exception queries. Information processing support activities include: accountable for providing timely and accurate reports; assisting staff with queries, system problems and questions; serving as Membership database content provider for staff; coordinating with MIS staff to resolve division computer problems, as necessary. Budget Activities include: assisting with the monitoring of budgets relating to divisional budges and creating reports for use by the divisional staff.
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree and demonstrated experience in information systems, business, marketing, or other related field; minimum three years experience, including one-year experience managing relational databases and query/reporting tools; one year of association experience preferred. Knowledge of Crystal Reports and SQL preferred; must have strong analytical, organization, and detail-oriented ability; must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be computer literate with a demonstrated ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g. Access, Excel, Word); knowledge of association management software (e.g. iMIS) preferred; must have strong customer service orientation; must have strong team orientation.
Senior Program Specialist, Education
Description: This position works with the Associate Director, Education to develop new content and identify new topics for educational programs; refines existing programs; works on marketing, promotion and delivery of ACHE educational programs through different educational modalities including, onsite, online and distance learning delivery. Manages content, delivery and faculty assignments for programs, evaluates content for currency and relevancy; performs marketing and trend analysis to measure attendee satisfaction and identify promotional opportunities; and develops program promotional plans and marketing communications. Program development activities include: develops new programs with content based on analysis of healthcare trends and identified topics or interest to affiliates; identifies faculty for educational sessions; identifies topics and speakers for distance learning programs. Coordinates and conducts research and analysis into the educational needs of affiliates; provides input and analyzes results to improve program content. Analyzes market trend against other healthcare groups and develops and analyzes marketing and promotional plans and pieces.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare management, business administration, education or related field. Master's preferred. Association experience desirable. Minimum of 3 years of post-baccalaureate relevant experience in healthcare, training/development or adult education preferred. Broad scope of knowledge facing healthcare executives and knowledge of current future trends within the healthcare industry. Experience in education development or programming development and have an understanding of marketing research or data analysis. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; possess a strong customer service/team orientation and excellent time management and organizational skills. Some travel required.
Vice President, Communications & Marketing
Description: The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is seeking a marketing professional to organize and lead internal marketing efforts throughout the organization to promote membership and educational products. Communications responsibilities include oversight of Web content and publication of Healthcare Executive (published six times a year). This individual will direct the development of ACHE's marketing strategies, objectives and plan, aligning marketing efforts to leverage ACHE's strengths and opportunities. The Vice President will be expected to provide marketing perspective and counsel to all ACHE divisions to ensure marketing objectives are executed according to plan. A well-organized, detail-oriented leader, committed to supporting staff development and skilled at directing cross-divisional teams, will be successful in this position.
Requirements: Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field; minimum 10 years' proven results-oriented marketing experience in a senior leadership position, preferably in an association environment; minimum of five years' communications management experience to include a wide variety of written and Web-based communication vehicles, including magazines. A minimum of five years' supervisory experience leading groups of communications and marketing professionals is required. Excellent written and verbal skills are needed in addition to computer literacy. Successful candidates will have a strong customer service and team orientation, along with good time management and organizational skills. Some travel required.
While the above-listed criteria are those considered the minimum
qualifications for an ideal candidate for the position, ACHE reserves
the right to deviate from these criteria in special circumstances.
As such, if you believe that you are qualified for the position despite
not meeting all of the above-listed criteria, you should contact Human
Resources.
To apply, please fax or send a resume indicating position of interest
to:
Human Resources
American College of Healthcare Executives
One North Franklin Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 424-9341
Fax:(312) 424-0023
E-mail: hr-recruitment-so@ache.org
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Founded in 1933, the American College of Healthcare Executives is
an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives
who lead our nation's hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare
organizations. ACHE is known for its prestigious credentialing and
educational programs and its annual Congress on Healthcare Management,
which draws more than 4,000 participants each year. ACHE is also known
for its journal, the Journal of Healthcare Management, and magazine, Healthcare
Executive, as well as ground-breaking research and career development
and public policy programs. ACHEs publishing division, Health
Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and
journals on all aspects of health services management in addition to
textbooks for use in college and university courses. Through such efforts,
ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional society
for healthcare leaders by providing exceptional value to its members.
Vision
The vision of the American College of Healthcare Executives is to be
the premier professional society for healthcare leaders by providing
exceptional value to our members.
Mission
The mission of the American College of Healthcare Executives is to
advance our members and healthcare management excellence through
high ethical standards, pertinent knowledge, and a relevant credentialing
program.
Programs, Products, and Services
- Educational Programs: ACHE produces
more than 40 educational offerings on todays most pertinent
issues in healthcare management. These programs are offered in the
form of seminars, conferences, online programs, audio conferences,
and on-location programs. ACHEs largest educational event is
the annual Congress on Healthcare Managementthe premier educational
and networking event for healthcare executives.
- Publications: ACHE is committed
to providing high-quality publications on all aspects of healthcare
management. The Journal of Healthcare Management, as well
as other journals and books from its publishing division, Health
Administration Press, keep healthcare executives up-to-date on the
latest healthcare issues, challenges, and opportunities to help advance
their careers and assist their organizations in maintaining a leading
edge. ACHE also publishes a bimonthly magazine, Healthcare Executive, and
monographs of research efforts providing insight into the latest
trends occurring in the healthcare field.
- Career Management Resources: ACHEs
Healthcare Executive Career Resource Center offers comprehensive
career services, including leadership assessment tools, career development
programs and resources, and personalized career planning assistance.
ACHE also offers an online job bank and resume bank for its affiliates.
- Credentialing Programs: Membership
in ACHE translates into a commitment to the highest standards in
the profession of healthcare management. Becoming board certified
in healthcare management by obtaining the CHE (Certified Healthcare
Executive) credential or by earning ACHEs highest credential,
FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives),
demonstrates that commitment to excellence.
ACHE Divisions
- Administration
- Communications
- Education
- Executive Office
- Finance
- Health Administration Press
- Management Information Systems
- Membership
- Regional Services
- Research
Standards of Excellence for Staff
The Standards of Excellence for Staff are embraced within ACHEs
continuous quality improvement efforts and are carried out throughout
the organization.
Service: We are committed to exceeding the expectations
of our affiliates and co-workers in a helpful and courteous manner.
Quality: We strive to do things right the first time
and always look for ways to improve.
Integrity: We perform our jobs in an ethical manner,
with honesty, sincerity, and respect for others. We value diversity,
recognizing and honoring the differences among others.
Responsibility: We do what we say we are going to
do and take ownership of our work and our behavior.
Timeliness: We promptly respond to affiliates because
they are our highest priority; we meet or exceed all deadlines and
help our co-workers do the same.
Professionalism: We consistently demonstrate behavior
that is worth emulating and reflects well on the organization.
Teamwork: We work and communicate effectively with
others to get the job done and to bring out the best in each other
and the organization.
Resourcefulness: We search for the best ways to respond
to our affiliates needs because we know we do not stand alone
in the marketplacehealthcare executives have other resources
to which they can turn for professional service.
Fiscal Responsibility: We use our resources wisely
and efficiently to achieve our goals.
Development: We are dedicated to enhancing our professional
and personal knowledge and skills, and to assisting our co-workers
in their development efforts.
Commitment to Diversity
As a co-founder of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management,
ACHE has demonstrated its commitment to workplace diversity. The Institute
works to increase the number of ethnic minorities in health services
administration and to improve opportunities for professionals already
in the healthcare field. ACHE also exhibits a commitment to diversity
through its publications, educational programs, research, and recruiting
efforts. In addition, ACHE sponsors a Minority Summer Internship and
conducts ongoing diversity programming and events for staff.
Location
ACHE is located in downtown Chicago, Ill. (the Loop), and is within
walking distance of all forms of public transportation.
Working Environment
ACHE offers a stable, professional work environment and beautiful offices
in Chicagos Loop. Employees have access to the latest technology
and are given all the resources necessary to perform their jobs.
The normal workweek is 37.5 hours, Monday through Friday, on flexible
time shifts between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Size of Staff: 102
Benefits
ACHE offers the following types of benefits to all full-time employees:
- Choice of two types of health and dental insurance plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that combines all time off, whether it is for
vacation, personal time, a doctors appointment, family emergency,
bereavement leave, or an occasional illness (New employees accrue
18 days per year.)
- 10 holidays each year
- Term life insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan and retirement contribution
- Staff Incentive Compensation Plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Adoption assistance
- Professional Development Award
- Service Award
- Employee Achievement Award
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance: ACHE offers tuition reimbursement to
a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year for courses leading to a baccalaureate
or advanced degree. Employees are eligible after 6 months of continuous
service.
- Professional Development: ACHE encourages employees to enroll
in special courses of study, such as seminars and workshops that
will enhance their job performance. ACHE also provides internal staff
development opportunities on an ongoing basis.
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