Job Opportunities at ACHE

Communications Specialist, Communications & Marketing

Description: This position is responsible for planning and implementing communication and promotional efforts that drive enrollment in educational programs and support membership marketing efforts. This position serves as the promotional copywriter for the Division of Communications & Marketing. This position involves close coordination within the Division of Communications and Marketing, the Division of Education and Division of Membership. Promotional copywriting activities include: assisting in planning and executing of integrated print and electronic campaigns and determining most effective communication channels and messages for all product lines; partnering with client divisions, gaining full understanding of features and benefits to be promoted, preparing promotional copy for direct mail, brochures, e-mail and collateral materials to drive enrollment for all educational live and electronically-based programs; conceptualizing ads, developing ad copy and determining most appropriate design for all promotional pieces in collaboration with the graphics design team; ensuring promotional materials are consistent with overall ACHE brand and messaging guidelines; coordinating work with other writers within the production and approval process. Communication planning activities include: developing promotional strategies that align with organizational marketing plan; seeking opportunities to cross-sell or generate integrated messages across product lines; developing and utilizing response tracking methodologies along with marketing research tools already in use and keeping current on industry trends affecting marketing communications.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing communications, advertising, English, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years experience in promotional copywriting for both printing and online media. Must be knowledgeable of marketing principles and practices, including direct mail, message development and advertising. Broad scope of knowledge of issues facing healthcare executives and knowledge of current and future trends within the national healthcare industry is most desirable. Ability to probe client for the right context in order to write compelling promotional copy. Demonstrated competence in project management. Knowledge of services marketing required. Knowledge of marketing in an association environment to drive enrollment in education programs and membership recruitment preferred. Ability to work in fast-paced, high volume work environment. Must be a team player, self-motivated and able to juggle multiple priorities. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong customer service orientation.

Marketing Specialist, Health Administration Press

Description: This position is responsible for conducting marketing and sales activities for Health Administration Press and for managing specific aspects of HAP’s promotional activities including professor relations and Internet efforts. Responsibilities include managing direct-mail/direct response projects; devising messages and targeting audiences for promotional pieces; copywriting, proofing, editing; and designing catalogs, brochures and emails. Marketing plan activities include, contributing to the development of the annual marketing plan, identifying and developing strategies for reaching target markets for publications. Promotional activities include, eliciting book testimonials, writing press releases and coordinating authors’ speaking engagements. Other activities include preparing marketing reports, trade show activities, managing professor relations and coordinating HAP Internet activities.cing final reconciliation report. Other activities include: acting as on-site registrar during annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership and serving as ACHE receptionist and switchboard operator, as needed, as part of the ACHE Switchboard Relief Team.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, English, communications or related field. At least three years experience in marketing required; experience in direct-response marketing preferred. Book publishing, writing, editing and author relationship experience is preferred. Education or experience in healthcare industry is also preferred. Must have experience in Internet marketing and familiarity with technical aspects of Web page development. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with strong customer service and team orientation skills and be detail oriented.

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

• 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 ACHE’s continuous quality improvement efforts and are carried out throughout the organization.

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 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 $5,000 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.