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Health Law - Program Associate at American Bar Association

American Bar Association

Full-Time

Chicago, IL, USA

$41.600

07 Dec → 06 Jan

Expired

Job Description

Health Law - Program Associate
ABA Chicago, 321 North Clark, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Req #1066 Wednesday, November 30, 2022 The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.
The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.
The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Job Summary/General Purpose of Job
The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity. Responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager. Held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
• Distance Learning Committee lead, including coordination with volunteer leaders in the development of up to 36 distance learning webinars each year. Includes webinar production and management
• Committee administration for Section’s 20 Interest Groups. Will support Associate Director in tracking Interest Group leaders.
• Conference support for 3-4 in-person conferences each year. Under direction of the Meetings Manager will support the administration as needed. Travel required. Will also assist in creation of event registration web pages
• Manager of the Appointments process for over 200 ABA leaders, including for creating the Section’s Directory and maintaining leader's database in Excel. Will also be responsible for entering all leaders into the ABA’s master directory (Red Book)
• Law Student outreach lead. Responsible for Health Law Society outreach and tracking, as well as administering the Law Student Writing Competition
• Administrative support of Director and Associate Director
• Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Prior experience working with programs or projects, preferably in an association or non-profit setting.
Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience
Experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting. Research, writing experience, and meeting planning experience. Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus.
COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment (requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered).
The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188. Other details
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $41,600.00
• Max Hiring Rate $45,620.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 20
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

Job Responsibilities

  • The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity
  • Responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager
  • Held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects
  • Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
  • Distance Learning Committee lead, including coordination with volunteer leaders in the development of up to 36 distance learning webinars each year
  • Includes webinar production and management
  • Committee administration for Section’s 20 Interest Groups
  • Will support Associate Director in tracking Interest Group leaders
  • Conference support for 3-4 in-person conferences each year
  • Under direction of the Meetings Manager will support the administration as needed
  • Travel required
  • Will also assist in creation of event registration web pages
  • Manager of the Appointments process for over 200 ABA leaders, including for creating the Section’s Directory and maintaining leader's database in Excel
  • Will also be responsible for entering all leaders into the ABA’s master directory (Red Book)
  • Responsible for Health Law Society outreach and tracking, as well as administering the Law Student Writing Competition
  • Administrative support of Director and Associate Director
  • Performs other related duties as required

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Prior experience working with programs or projects, preferably in an association or non-profit setting

  • Research, writing experience, and meeting planning experience

  • Travel Required Yes

  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits/What We offer

  • The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI

  • Min Hiring Rate $41,600.00

  • Max Hiring Rate $45,620.00

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