Manager, Pediatric Health Equity Scholars Network

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's leading advocacy organization for children's healthcare, seeks a strong project manager with an ability to discuss equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism concepts and issues. This newly created grant funded position is made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The person in this role will manage the development and implementation of project deliverables for the "Building a Race-Conscious Approach to Pediatric Policy and Research" project, including managing the Pediatric Health Equity Scholars Network (PHESN) to support those engaging in culturally effective, equity-focused research and will foster a supportive ecosystem for health equity research and researchers. Experience with one or more of the following strongly preferred: developing or managing pathway programs for individuals from historically marginalized groups; leading programs that focus on EDI or addressing health equity; and/or coordinating and implementing activities to support leadership and/or career development, such as a fellowship or mentorship program is strongly preferred.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Equity Initiatives, some tasks include:

1. Develop and manage implementation of project work plan(s), timelines, and related activities, ensuring timely completion of project deliverables.
2. Manage the PHESN, including facilitating efforts to recruit and select participants; managing the scholar application, selection, and onboarding processes; and supporting implementation of PHESN programming (eg mentorship program).
3. Plan and execute internal and external project meetings, including agenda development and dissemination.
4. Manage and monitor project budget; make recommendations for budgetary and/or programmatic adjustments, as needed, and prepare reports in accordance with funder requirements.
5. Establish and grow strong collaborative relationships with key individuals and networks and leverage connections to access information and influence outcomes to advance the work of PHESN.
6. Manage the development and execution of scope(s) of work and related deliverables for project subcontracts and consulting agreements. Ensure effective and timely completion of deliverables and processing of invoices.
7. Work with facilitator(s), consultant(s), subcontractor(s), and relevant AAP staff to plan, design, and coordinate PHESN convenings and Partner Learning Labs (PLL).
8. Serve as primary contact person for PLL and PHESN participants, mentors, consultants, and subject matter experts.
9. Collaborate with relevant AAP staff to facilitate alignment and collaboration with relevant AAP programs and initiatives such as the Women's Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) program.
10. Serve as primary contact person for program staff at funding agency; prepare meeting agendas and communications with program staff and attend project meetings as required.
11. Develop project progress reports in accordance with funder requirements. Work with supervisor and AAP Finance staff to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
12. Respond to inquiries and correspondence from internal and external partners regarding project activities, including the project funder and other grantees.
13. Oversee the work of project consultants as assigned.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications needed:

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, health administration, public administration, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus.
2. At least two years' related project management experience required, preferably in a medical association, national advocacy organization, medical school, hospital, health system, or public health department. Must have a good understanding of and comfort with discussing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); anti-oppression; social justice; and/or anti-racism concepts and issues. Experience with one or more of the following strongly preferred: developing or managing pathway programs for individuals from historically marginalized groups; leading programs that focus on EDI or addressing health equity; and/or coordinating and implementing activities to support leadership and/or career development, such as a fellowship or mentorship program strongly preferred.
3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication skills required. Exceptional project management skills essential, with the ability to establish and manage shifting priorities and handle multiple time sensitive tasks within established and competing deadlines. Must be able to take initiative, work both independently and as part of a team, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office, project management platforms (eg Smartsheet), and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with document collaboration platforms (eg, SharePoint), budgeting software (eg, Acumatica), and virtual meeting platforms (eg, WebEx, Teams) preferred. Some travel and evening/weekend work required, along with the need for flexibility in arranging work schedule to accommodate physicians' availability.

Hybrid working arrangement of 40% on-site at our Chicago suburb headquarters in Itasca, IL.

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit: https://www.aap.org/employment.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.