NAM Senior Program Assistant - Leadership Consortium

Senior Program Assistant

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Leadership Consortium (LC) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Program Assistant. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, the SPA will be responsible for executing the administrative, logistical, and clerical operations of activities related to the Consortium.

Key responsibilities and functions will include logistics planning and coordination for virtual and in-person meetings/workshops related to the program; recordkeeping and maintaining databases; developing routine internal and external correspondence; and communicating and coordinating across internal and external colleagues and committee members. The successful candidate will be a self-starter of keen intelligence who has passion for the NAM's vision and mission; be a proactive, forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions; have an appreciation that all tasks are crucial to both the organization and the team's success; demonstrate an interest in health, public health, health policy and/or health equity; and bring a great spirit, sense of humor, and positive attitude.

The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to plan and support extensive meeting activities. Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation or by following procedures. Ability to prioritize tasks and the flexibility to change directions as the job dictates. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and across departments through effective communication. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and external stakeholders.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge

Minimum Experience: Four years of related experience.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to the Senior Program Officer. Supervisor is available to organize work, set objectives, and assist in problem resolution.

Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.

Compensation & Benefits: An estimated compensation range for this position is $23.04 - $28.79 per hour, plus potential overtime. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. This is a benefits-eligible position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.