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February 3, 2012


No job opportunities at this time.


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. ACHE’s 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
To be the premier professional society for healthcare executives dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.

Mission
To advance our members and healthcare managmement excellence.

Programs, Products, and Services

  • Educational Programs: ACHE produces more than 40 educational offerings on today’s most pertinent issues in healthcare management. These programs are offered in the form of seminars, conferences, online programs, audio conferences, and on-location programs. ACHE’s largest educational event is the annual Congress on Healthcare Management—the 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: ACHE’s 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 ACHE’s highest credential, FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives), demonstrates that commitment to excellence.

ACHE Divisions

  • Communications
  • Education
  • Executive Office
  • Finance and Administration
  • Health Administration Press
  • Management Information Systems
  • Membership
  • Regional Services
  • Research

Standards of Excellence for Staff
The Standards of Excellence for Staff are embraced within ACHE’s 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 marketplace—healthcare 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 Diversity 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 Chicago’s 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 doctor’s 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 $5,250 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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