Careers at the AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the national organization representing U.S. medical schools, teaching hospitals, and professional medical faculty societies, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or of sexual orientation.

The AAMC strives to provide the most equitable and cost-effective benefits for its employees in recognition of the influence benefits have on the economic and personal welfare of each individual.

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Current Vacancies at the AAMC

Division of Medical School Services and Studies

Technical Support Analyst (HR1314)

Responsibilities: The Technical Support Analyst will be a part of a team that maintains and updates the AAMC's medical school faculty database. The major responsibilities of the position include assisting medical schools with the accurate submission of their faculty data and uploading verified faculty data into the AAMC database.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least three years of experience in maintaining administrative/personnel data in higher education settings, although coursework may be considered in lieu of employment experience. A master's degree is preferred. Working knowledge of programming (SQL and PL/SQL) and of Microsoft applications (Excel and Word) is required. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and constituents of varying technical backgrounds is expected. Apply by e-mail!

Senior Research Associate (HR1400)

Responsibilities: The Senior Research Associate will plan, develop, and manage all aspects of data collection and reporting for the Annual Financial Questionnaire (AFQ). This position involves significant interaction with medical school senior business officers and their staff. Activities include but are not limited to: field the annual survey in a timely manner and monitor process until final school submits its data; work with constituents to insure that the AFQ is responsive to changes in medical school reporting requirements and accounting systems; respond to, coordinate with, and provide the LCME with data; develop and employ systems to check validity of data submitted; plan and present workshops (in-person and via Web) on the AFQ for medical school staff assigned to complete it; develop documentation for all steps of the survey process. Serve as a principal contact and resource for the Group on Business Affairs Data & Benchmarking Committee. Work with unit Director to develop, collect, and report measures to assess medical school activities in five domains: Financial, Clinical, Research, Education, and Administration. Develop educational materials to enhance constituents' knowledge of AAMC benchmarking and comparative data tools. Conduct studies that examine trends in medical school financing.

Requirements: A Master's degree in social science discipline that includes extensive research skills training, and at least three years of experience in the collection, reporting, and analysis of organizational financial data. Related experience in a medical school, academic health center, or university highly desirable. Experience producing and analyzing organizational balance sheets and related ratios of financial health, and knowledge of basic accounting principles desired. Must have the ability to write and communicate clearly and have expertise with quantitative methods, computer systems, statistical programs (SPSS), and relational databases (Access, Oracle, SQL). The individual must have analytic and interpersonal skills to work effectively with research staff at the AAMC, as well as staff at medical schools. Apply by e-mail!

Director, Data Resources & Studies (HR1408)

Responsibilities: Direct a unit consisting of 30 professional staff and provide vision, leadership and, in collaboration with colleagues, strategic direction for AAMC data collection, analysis, and reporting programs. Take responsibility for seeing to the implementation of plans to address data collection, analysis, and reporting challenges springing from a recently approved AAMC strategic thinking and positioning plan. Oversee the acquisition, archiving, documentation, and integration of AAMC data through the Data Warehouse. Guide the development, documentation, and implementation AAMC data policies, procedures, and practices to ensure good stewardship. Stimulate training and development of research and data staff to ensure high quality in data products and services. Oversee implementation of enterprise-wide applications used in the conduct of surveys and survey data reporting. Supervise and be accountable for the operations and success of major AAMC research, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities in the following specific areas: Student and Applicant Research, Faculty Roster and Salary Studies, and Medical School Data Systems and Studies. Provide centralized research and analysis support to AAMC units, in survey item writing and design, research consultation, data analysis, and data presentation and reporting. Participate in Association leadership as a member of standing and project teams.

Requirements: Doctoral degree required, with a minimum of 10 years of senior executive experience and demonstrated ability in leading and managing research and data programs for an educational association or similar organization; a proven record of vision, direction, budgeting and planning, and of recruiting, managing, and developing an excellent and diverse staff team. A sound understanding of the uses of technology to deliver data services; expertise in social science research design, data collection, reporting, analysis, privacy, and protection; excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills at the level needed to gain the respect and confidence of a diverse group of program stakeholders; a proven record and commitment to developing staff. Knowledge of academic medicine, its missions, institutions, programs, and services is desired. The person must have the ability to work collaboratively with other units and organizations to advance overall program and organization objectives. Apply by e-mail!

Director of Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Business Processes and Security (HR1411)

Responsibilities: Develop and manage the master business process plan for ensuring the accurate, secure, and efficient flow of data across the multiple internal and external organizations responsible for examinees' MCAT registration, testing, and reporting. Identify schedule risks and impacts, track variance from the master schedule, and implement mitigation plans. Investigate possibilities for reducing errors and risks, enhancing efficiency, and improving process capabilities; work with the various organizations to make designated improvements. Monitor the security of MCAT materials and examinee results at the AAMC, test administration sites, and contractor locations. Evaluate the vulnerability of MCAT processes to compromises of test materials and testing results; identify vulnerabilities to cheating, impersonation, and other irregular behavior. Investigate and resolve all instances of test compromise. Develop ongoing and emergency response plans for security breaches.

Requirements: Master's degree in management information systems, information technology, business management, or a related field. At least seven years of experience working with complex information systems and secure data. Experience managing business processes and contractor performance, investigating and implementing solutions to business process and data problems, assessing vulnerabilities and risks, and proposing and evaluating innovations. Experience working on a team in a results-oriented program. Excellent documentation, oral communication, and writing skills. Apply by e-mail!

Assistant Director, Product Development & Delivery (HR1415)

Responsibilities: This is a challenging, high-profile technical management career opportunity. Provide leadership and direction for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and accompanying services in designing, developing, and delivering software/data products. Critical responsibilities include: act as primary liaison to our large and complex IT department (OIR) - define ERAS products/support systems; oversee delivery and quality of ERAS products as part of the overall service delivery; serve as a member of the ERAS management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished, down-to-earth critical thinker who delivers on a deadline and enjoys managing multiple priorities. Play a key role within the team and the organization at large.

Requirements: Five years of directly related experience, with 2 years producing software/data-driven products. Candidates should have technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in of all phases of app sys analysis, development, and support; experience in requirements gathering, requirements analysis, business process analysis, object-oriented analysis and data modeling for client/server and Web-based applications. Solid communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Must have knowledge of/experience with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP and MS Office products, SQL, HTML, Oracle, FTP, compatibility of different versions of Web browsers, and data modeling tools; the ability and willingness to travel (10%), and on-call availability. Apply by e-mail!

Applicant Relations Specialist (HR1432) - 3 openings

Responsibilities: Serve as liaison to medical school applicants and medical school officials; respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries; collect and evaluate information received from applicants. Contributes to quality customer service standards by accessing, interpreting, applying, and self-monitoring performance in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements: Candidates should have a BA/BS and/or practical experience. 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume customer-centered service operation, preferable. Personal or professional experience with college admissions process and academia preferred. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high-level of service and attention to detail. Candidate should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Strong PC/Internet skills a plus! Apply by e-mail!

Help Desk Specialist (HR1437)

Responsibilities: The Help Desk Specialist responds to calls from all client groups with technical and strategic questions about the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) electronic applications on the Web, about the process of applying for residency positions, and about the Match algorithm. Provide technical support to clients on Web-based system - calls deal with browsers, servers, firewalls, JavaScript, caches, cookies, Internet service provider, the business rules of NRMP Web applications, etc. Maintains the integrity of NRMP databases to ensure 100% accuracy of information; acts as primary liaison to assigned medical schools and hospital officials, and participates in follow-up activities including telephone calls, e-mails, and distribution of reminder materials to non-compliant applicants, schools and programs. The Help Desk Specialist also independently manages multiple Specialty Matching Services fellowship matches each year, including communicating with the medical specialty societies, preparing print and Web-based materials, and coordinating with other staff to perform applicant and hospital file verification.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Computer science/customer service courses or experience preferred. Successful candidates will have at least one year of computer-related experience as well as one year of experience in a customer service environment. Must have knowledge of the Internet, client server Web-enabled applications in a network environment, spreadsheets, word processing and HTML coding. Apply by e-mail!

MCAT Specialist, Team Lead (HR1439)

Responsibilities: Respond in a professional, accurate, and timely manner to inquiries from constituents regarding the MCAT via telephone, e-mail, fax, and USPS. The MCAT Specialist must establish rapport with customers, present a positive organizational image, assist the inquirer in articulating their needs, clarify questions and concerns, explain complex business rules in audience-appropriate language, resolve problems and respond to complaints within established standard response times, handle customer feedback politely, professionally, and diplomatically, refer inquiries to appropriate staff for follow-up, and document all inquiries. The team lead will provide data for troubleshooting, general analysis, and historical research aimed at enhancing service levels, and assist with the review of procedure manuals and other operational resources. Assists with other duties related to MCAT operations as assigned, including orienting and training new staff.

Requirements: College degree preferred, with 2 years of experience in a fast-pace high volume customer-centered service operation. Personal or professional experience with the college admissions process and acadamia; experience with a standardized test, e.g. LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, etc., highly desired. Qualified candidates should be able to translate complex business rules into audience-appropriate language and establish immediate rapport with and project confidence to diverse audiences. Working knowledge of Windows/MS Office/database environment and knowledge of data transfer systems (FTP, XML) and techniques for effectively navigating the Web desired. Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail. Apply by e-mail!

Verifications Specialist (HR1445)

Responsibilities: AAMC currently has multiple vacancies for Verification Specialists for our American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), a centralized application processing resource for first-year medical school applicants. Verification Specialists play a critical role in helping medical school applicants fulfill their dreams! The primary responsibilities in this role include the following: Conduct an in-depth evaluation and verification of information contained in application with supporting documents; develop and maintain thorough knowledge of AMCAS and Fee Assistance Program (FAS) policies and procedures; maintain an active database of college and university institution information, ensuring that information is accurate and updated as needed throughout the verification process cycle; and research and resolve any inconsistencies discovered through verification process.

This is a unique opportunity that offers a 34 week work schedule with 18 weeks off during our non-peak season. You will be eligible for compensation and benefits throughout the year, as well as four-figure signing and retention bonuses! Training for new Verification Specialists will begin on May 12, so applicants should be prepared to start on or before that date.

Requirements: Successful applicants will possess a high school diploma (or equivalent); 2-4 years of similarly relevant experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to concentrate and focus in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, customer-focused environment. MS Office, proofreading, analytical and problem-solving skills required. Verifications Specialists must be able to interact well with unit, applicants and constituents and AMCAS operations team, and must be able to work independently to achieve production and service goals. Apply by e-mail!

Office of Information Resources

IT Project Manager (HR1288) - SOA/OO Leader

Responsibilities: The Project Manager is responsible for managing the Business Framework Services team. The Business Framework Services team is a newly formed team whose purpose is to help move us to a SOA environment. This team consists of a highly technical staff and needs a seasoned and polished Manager who can define, motivate, and direct the team. Interfacing with other PMs and Technical Leads the Project Manager will: analyze business needs, gather and define project requirements, including staffing; provide technical guidance for the project team; develop best practices, project standards, procedures, and quality objectives including assessment metrics; communicate individual roles and project expectations; monitor project milestones and critical dates; identify and implement mitigation plans for risks and resolutions for schedule issues; and assess variances from the project plan, gather metrics, and develop and implement changes as necessary.

Requirements: 7-10 years overall experience; last 2-3 must be as a Project Manager, ideally in a SOA environment. Bachelor's degree; PMP is a plus but not required. Scheduling and budgeting experience are musts. Mastery of software development lifecycle and project management principles is essential. Experience programming with OO technologies; proficiency in MS Project/MS Project Server. Candidates should have a proven history of being able to deliver on a deadline while utilizing superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Apply by e-mail!

Systems Developer (HR1347) - Java and Websphere Pros

Responsibilities: The Software Developer(s) serves our engaging and leading-edge App Systems business unit within our large and thriving IT group. The incumbent will develop software solutions using Web-based apps including Java, XML, Websphere, and other technologies. You will code, debug, perform unit and systems integration tests, document new apps and enhancements, perform ongoing technical maintenance, and provide support for assigned apps. In addition, you will interact with internal customers and work closely with other business unit team members.

Requirements: At least 3 years core Java coding/development experience, 5-7 years total experience required. Experience with an MVC framework (preferably experience with Spring framework) desired. Bachelor's degree, computer science or related field. Websphere, ColdFusion, XML, and related transaction mgt/integration technologies preferred. Solid skills and experience with databases, especially Oracle (10g highly preferred). A consistently high energy level, a team orientation, and a passion for learning are musts. Ability to analyze, research, and resolve problems required. Apply by e-mail!

Business Analyst (HR1396)

Responsibilities: This client-focused role will be responsible for performing various functional/analytical tasks as part of a team supporting business transformation. As an integral member of our Project Management Office, this professional is responsible for the analysis and evaluation of requirements for the association's business processes. Day-to-day you will partner with internal clientele, fellow team members, and other key staff to map processes, as well as to evaluate and recommend improvement to those processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced analyst-process improvement pro to make a substantial and positive impact upon the team and the organization at large. It's a lot of fun, highly visible, and challenging!

Requirements: Successful candidates will have 5+ yrs of experience, preferably in consulting environment; experience in the business operations of medical schools and/or academic health centers desirable. 5+ yrs of experience in Use Case diagramming, Business Process Mapping, Sequence and Activity diagramming, UI prototyping, and UML required. Must be able to work independently as well as be a key contributor to a project team. Excellent oral and written communication skills required; critical thinking, analytical, and rapport-building skills are essential. Proficiency in Visio, Rational Rose, or equivalent, and MS Office required. Bachelor's degree required; master's/MBA a plus. A polished, professional approach is key. Apply by e-mail!

PMO Project Manager (HR1401) - Scheduling and Risk Management Pro

Responsibilities: This high-profile, newly created role will be responsible for managing a slate of enterprise-wide, strategic projects across business units. Manage all aspects of assigned projects over their life—from initiation to closure—as well as manage the knowledge areas of project management including: scope, time, cost, resources, risk, communication, project integration, procurement, and quality. Responsible for convening the project team from a pool of matrix resources and assigning individual responsibilities to team members. The critical facets of the role are: schedule/time management; risk management; process and planning; communication management; human resource management. As a key member of our Project Management Office, this professional will work to develop intra-team collaboration in seeing projects through to successful completion. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PM to make a substantial and positive impact upon the team and the organization at large.

Requirements: Successful candidates will have 5-7 years of experience managing matrix resources-based projects; a high energy/confidence level; and the ability and passion for managing multiple and changing priorities and risk. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred; PMP highly desired. This position requires superior communication skills with all levels of project team, including executives, and the ability to manage across longitudinal and horizontal reporting lines. Experience managing projects following prescribed processes and lifecycles is a necessity. We are seeking professionals with experience executing projects with various methodologies including waterfall, iterative, spiral, and agile. Proficiency in MS Project Server a must, MS Project Server Enterprise a plus. Apply by e-mail!

Programmer Analyst (HR1414)

Responsibilities: This development position serves as an integral member of our COTS/Staff Tools business unit within our larger IT department. This professional is responsible for coding, analyzing, and creating SDLC artifacts on projects of varying complexity. Day-to-day the Programmer Analyst will partner with Project Managers, fellow team members, and other key staff in planning and achieving Unit deliverables. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Developer to make a substantial and positive impact upon the project team and the organization at large; it's a lot of fun and technically challenging, too!

Requirements: 2-5 years of Web-based application programming experience using HTML, Javascript, and SQL .NET experience is a must. Windows technologies-based exposure highly desired. PL/SQL, PHP, Java, MS Project Server, and Oracle experience/exposure highly desired. Bachelor's degree required, along with excellent oral/written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate analytical/problem-solving skills. Must be a down-to-earth team player. Apply by e-mail!

Server Technician (HR1416)

Responsibilities: This is a learning-intensive position that calls for a dependable and smart junior/mid-level server pro that is looking to work in a challenging, heterogeneous OS and hardware IT environment. Your responsibilities will be critical to our Infrastructure Ops Team, and to the organization at large and its myriad constituents. You will be responsible for managing server hardware from provisioning to decommissioning, including hands-on installations, maintenance, repairing/patching, and upgrading of all AAMC computer hardware. Moreover, you will be the enterprise's point person in interacting with our key hardware vendors. This is a fantastic career opportunity offering a flexible schedule and an informal yet intensive tack to grow within the team and the organization.

Requirements: Three years of directly related experience in a professional IT environment—preferably mid-size (150-1500 users) and non-profit—supporting business or clinical systems required. Bachelor's degree required; MSCE a plus; knowledge of Dell OpenManage and IBM Director. This position requires reliability, and above all, precision in approach. Vendor interaction/hardware oversight experience preferred, especially Dell, IBM, Cisco, and F5. Must have the ability to analyze/research/resolve issues; must be down-to-earth, and eager to learn/grow with us; have the ability and willingness to lift/move/place between 70-100 pounds; ability/willingness to travel as needed; must have automobile (and be comfortable transporting hardware in it). Candidates should be comfortable with being on call and have the ability to travel back into the office should the need arise. Apply by e-mail!

System Support Technician (HR1419)

Responsibilities: This high profile position serves our large user population and is responsible for assisting the Support Desk with the closure of HEAT tickets via walk-in, phone, or desk side. This position requires solid hardware and OS knowledge and skills, especially with Dell, HP, and Microsoft products, as you will be responsible for responding to specific issues and delivering guidance to users in resolving those issues. This is a junior-level role, but highly visible, challenging, and above all fun!

Requirements: 2-3 years of related experience; thorough understanding of PCs and peripherals. Must have experience with Remedy, HEAT, or other support/help desk ticketing system. Ability to expeditiously and genially resolve user hardware/software issues remotely and in-person; ability to lift and move PCs and peripheral equipment up to 50 lbs. Candidates should have a consistently high energy level, team orientation, and a passion for learning, along with the ability to communicate technical information to users in non-technical language. Must have good organizational skills; superior customer service and interpersonal skills. Apply by e-mail!

Programmer Analyst (HR1421)

Responsibilities: This mid-level development position serves as an integral member of our Student Applications Section within our larger IT department. This professional is responsible for coding, analyzing, & creating SDLC artifacts on projects of varying complexity. Day-to-day you will partner with Project Managers, fellow team members, and other key staff in planning and achieving deliverables. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Programmer/Developer to make a substantial and positive impact upon the project team and indeed the organization at large - it's a lot of fun and technically challenging too!

Requirements: 3-5 years Web-based application programming experience using Java required; XML, and Oracle 10g experience/exposure preferred. Exposure/Experience in gathering and analyzing requirements highly desired. Systems analysis experience desired. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, excellent oral/written communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate analytical/problem-solving skills & abilities. Must be a down-to-earth team player. Apply by e-mail!

Storage Engineer (HR1427)

Responsibilities: The Storage Engineer serves as the technical lead for all centralized storage at the AAMC. The Engineer maintains and enhances the AAMC dynamic NAS/SAN (NetApp) infrastructure; in addition, they manage the design and configuration of Veritas Netbackup. This position is a critical link between systems administration operations staff and the architecture staff in carrying out storage design work. Some key responsibilities: define, design, enhance, and maintain a high-growth storage environment consisting of NAS in a high-availability, mission critical environment; work with support organizations to identify storage infrastructure enhancements; evaluate and integrate vendor systems, management, and monitoring solutions; integrate, test, and certify all storage architectural standards; design/enhance backup/recovery architecture; coordinate and/or lead process audits of critical storage processes of other AAMC team members; and provide second and third level support for all storage infrastructure elements.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field, along with 5-7 years of experience, especially with NAS (specifically Network Appliance CIFS and NFS in heterogeneous environment consisting of UNIX, Windows and Linux clients). Candidates should have general all-around knowledge of data center disciplines - computer operations, technical support, network infrastructure, database administration, and application programming; experience in Network Appliance data protection technologies: snapshot, SnapMirror, NDMP backups, SnapDrive, SnapManager for Exchange and Oracle; experience with backup technologies; specifically Veritas NetBackup in a large-scale environment. Working knowledge of network protocols, Cisco routers and switches and ISCSI and demonstrated ability to write both technical and procedural documentation is required. Experience managing large storage installations is a plus; experience in either UNIX systems administration or TCP/IP networking are major pluses. A consistently high energy level and a team orientation are musts. Apply by e-mail!

UNIX Administrator (HR1428) - 3 openings

Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering UNIX, Linux, Solaris, and BigIPs for our customers. The administrator participates in managing the technical requirements and operations for monitoring as well as the day-to-day administration of monitoring tools that gauge operating systems, network, Oracle databases, IP load balancing (BigIP), web application servers (Java servlet, J2EE, PHP and Cold Fusion) and computer hardware performance and health. The Administrator also works closely with other Systems Administrators and DBAs to maintain systems availability and to directly support application development and QA test teams. Some key responsibilities: Monitor and respond to issues on BigIP, ColdFusion, PHP/Apache, Websphere, Tomcat, Jini, Linux and Solaris servers; maintain PHP/Apache, Java Websphere and Tomcat, BigIP, ColdFusion and Java Jini, Linux and Solaris servers; assist developers and project managers with infrastructure policies and be a point of contact for technical assistance; participate or techical leadership in projects to upgrade or migrate infrastructure systems and services; assist developers in migrating their code into environments beyond the development environment; participate in planned maintenance windows; provide key verification assistance; and provide capacity planning for supported server platforms.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or related field along with 2 years of experience in systems monitoring administration/architecture UNIX/Linux is architecture required; RHCE preferred. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and popular Internet services; experience with F5 BigIP; demonstrated knowledge of administering, Apache, Tomcat, PHP and Cold Fusion services. Knowledge of Oracle RDBMS preferred; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris, HA clustering with Heartbeat and DRBD pluses Experience with CVS administration is required. Systems administration-level knowledge of DNS/BIND, SMTP/Sendmail, SNMP/NetSNMP, KERBEROS+AD, NIS, SAMBA, NFS, Perl and shell scripting are major pluses. Extensive experience in TCP/IP networking is required; experience supporting Java application development a major plus. Solid communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to mentor staff; a consistently high energy level and a team orientation are musts; should be versatile and able to switch gears rapidly. Apply by e-mail!

QA Tester / QA Engineer (HR1431)

Responsibilities: The QA Tester/Engineer is responsible for providing testing support for the Office of Information Resources. Some key responsibilities include: determine optimum testing strategies, develop/maintain test plans, develop manual/automated test cases, etc.; develop use cases and perform assigned testing as per the Test Plan; document and report all discovered problems; determine and execute testing requirements for corrected defects; and collaborate with Developers and users to optimize testing, defect isolation, and defect tracking.

Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field, along with 3-5 years of experience as a software tester with emphasis on developing test plans and scripts required. Experience with Mercury's Quality Center, QuickTest Professional, and WinRunner required, as well as experience with end-to-end software system testing. Familiarity with current technologies is desired, especially in complex, transaction-intensive web-based systems - Java, PHP, Cold Fusion, Oracle PL/SQL, XML, etc.Understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, and testing methodologies required. A consistently high energy level, and a team orientation are musts. Apply by e-mail!

Software/Systems Developer (HR1436) - Java and Websphere Pros

Responsibilities: The Software Developer serves our engaging and leading-edge Student Systems business unit within our large and thriving IT group. You will develop software solutions using Web-based apps including Java, Websphere, XML, and other technologies. You will code, debug, perform unit and systems integration tests, document new apps and enhancements, perform ongoing technical maintenance, and provide support for assigned apps. In addition, you will interact with internal customers and work closely with other business unit team members.

Requirements: At least 3 years Java development experience. Bachelor's degree, computer science or related field. Experience with Websphere, XML, and related technologies. Solid skills and experience with databases, especially Oracle (10g highly preferred). A consistently high energy level, a team orientation, and a passion for learning are musts; the ability to analyze, research, and resolve problems required. Apply by e-mail!

Software/Systems Developer (HR1442) - Java Pros

Responsibilities: The Software Developer serves our engaging and leading-edge Institutional Data Systems business unit within our large and thriving IT group. Working collaboratively with other Developers, PMs, and QA staff, you will develop software solutions using Web-based apps including Java and XML. You will gather requirements, code/debug/perform unit & systems integration tests, document new apps & enhancements, perform ongoing technical maintenance, and provide support for assigned apps. In addition, you will interact heavily with internal customers and work closely with other business unit Team members.

Requirements: At least 5 years core Java coding/development experience required; 7+ preferred. Bachelor's degree, Computer Science or related field; Java/Oracle certifications are a plus. Experience within Oracle 9x/10g environment preferred. Experience/Familiarity with PL/SQL, XML, Tomcat, and related technologies preferred. Outgoing personality with solid rapport-building skills essential. Top-notch verbal and writing ability required; comfortability working within Teams a must. Candidates should have the ability to analyze, research, and resolve issues/conflict. Apply by e-mail!

Division of Medical School Affairs

Health Economist (HR1355)

Responsibilities: This position is in the Center for Workforce Studies which is responsible for research and data analysis on the supply, demand, distribution and use of physicians. The Health Economist is responsible for development and implementation of new workforce research projects, which includes developing metrics and identifying data sources for measuring physician shortages, measuring trends in physician utilization; measuring physician productivity, including tracking adoption of information technology and use of non-physician clinicians; preparation of manuscripts, reports and presentations at national conferences; and collaborating with Center staff on other internal and external projects. The Health Economist will frequently lead and direct team members on individual research projects, as well as leading cross-functional Association research teams.

Requirements: PhD in health services research, health policy, social science, or related discipline preferred; Master's required. Four to seven years of experience in health services research, including a proven record of designing and managing complex research projects and a history of publishing original health services research in peer-review journals. The candidate should have strong analytical skills including advanced knowledge of statistics and statistical software (SPSS and/or SAS), survey design, and experience working with large data sets, including national public use data. Experience with economic modeling and forecasting desirable. Additionally, the candidate should have strong communication and writing skills and should be comfortable working on team-based projects as well as willing to work independently. Experience in health workforce research is beneficial but not required. Requires expert proficiency in statistics and statistical software such as SAS/SPSS, data presentation software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Apply by e-mail!

Administrative Assistant II (HR1413)

Responsibilities: Provides primary administrative support to two staff associates in the Section for Student Affairs and Programs. Provides additional support, in a variety of areas, to the director and program manager of the AAMC Careers in Medicine (CiM) Program. Duties include: assisting with the preparation and distribution of meeting materials; handling hotel/travel arrangements for committee members; arranging for conference rooms (including audiovisual requirements) and catering for meetings; arranging conference calls; and coordinating project mailings. Follow up with medical schools on various surveys; review, edit and format annual GSA new member handbook; serve as principle staff support for two listservs; assist with maintenance and updating of Careers in Medicine Web site and constituent database information; assist with the preparation of professional development conferences. Responsible for other general office duties/tasks as assigned.

Requirements: At least three years of administrative experience or the equivalent required; some college or secretarial/business school training or experience with an educational association preferred. Type 70 WPM; word processing/PC skills (Microsoft Word and Excel required). Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize assignments and daily tasks. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time management skills, excellent proofreading skills, and the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions. This person must be a quick learner, detail-orientated, dependable and comfortable working in a team environment. Apply by e-mail!

Division of Diversity Policy & Programs

Instructional Designer (HR1399)

Responsibilities: This position plays a key role in AAMC's efforts to provide pedagogical, instructional design, and development consultation related to courses, modules, and whole curriculum activities for traditional, online, and hybrid education projects to help medical schools increase diversity among medical students. The Instructional Designer will develop, design and build learning instruments and training tools to help medical schools establish and sustain student diversity using a blended approach that includes instructor led, Web-based, and self-paced curriculum. Test methods and curriculum to evaluate effectiveness and modify as needed, ensure learning solutions align with AAMC strategy and measure outcomes, and assist in development of Web-based services and tools. Conduct follow-up research to determine future curriculum needs.

Requirements: Candidates must have a master's degree in instructional design, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in a higher education environment. Candidates must have experience in curriculum design, content development, and training best practices. Must have demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts in different fields to develop effective training and materials in various delivery methods for a range of audiences; excellent written and verbal skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a team (either as the lead or as a team member) in a diverse professional environment. Knowledge of and commitment to equity in education and health care desirable. Apply by e-mail!

Division of Medical Education

Senior Research Associate, Section for LCME & Accreditation Services (HR1424)

Responsibilities: Develop, manage, and implement ongoing and ad hoc studies on accreditation issues. Analyze data provided by medical schools annually and immediately prior to accreditation surveys and track key indicators for issues needing attention by LCME staff and members. Track pre-survey data transmissions and interim progress reports for quality and responsiveness, and flag issues for subsequent attention during LCME Secretariat consultation visits. Analyze data collected from new and developing schools and from existing accredited medical schools relating to the addition of branch and regional campuses, the initiation of new tracks and programs, and/or class size expansion. Maintain records of accreditation actions-"History Sheets"-and manage the collection and presentation of relevant data for use in research studies and reports for the LCME. Collaborate with Assistant LCME Secretary and AAMC-Office of Information Resources staff in the development and population of an electronic medical education database of medical school information collected during the periodic accreditation site survey process.

Requirements: The position requires significant independent responsibility for developing project objectives, organizing work, and sustaining project momentum with other AAMC collaborators. Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment are imperative. The successful candidate should be a self-motivated, self-starting individual who is able to work with minimum supervision. Masters degree in education, social sciences, or related area; Ph.D. preferred. At least three years of research experience required, including experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods and data analysis. Superior writing and presenting skills are essential. Social science research methodological skills, including statistical methods, database design and querying, experience with application development, proficiency with SAS or SPSS, and qualitative analysis software required. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Experience working in higher education, accreditation, or medical school environment helpful but not required. Apply by e-mail!

Office of Communications

Junior Web Developer (HR1425)

Responsibilities: The Junior Web Developer will work primarily on Web development projects, Web maintenance, and internal customer support. Development duties include creating pages, subsites, and building, testing, and developing HTML e-mails. Maintenance duties include publishing files, performing unit testing, maintaining pages and subsites as assigned, developing and modifying templates, and researching Web technologies and tools. Outreach duties include training Web site contributors, identifying and creating new opportunities for Web communications, and educating and coaching clients on effective Web communications, appropriate use of technologies, and AAMC systems. The developer also will contribute to the development of policies and processes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of tools, systems, and vendors to support AAMC Web goals.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, in Communications or related field preferred. Minimum of 18 months of experience in professional Web development required, including experience in HTML programming, JavaScript, CSS, templates, and Web publishing procedures. Experience using Macromedia Dreamweaver required; some experience with managing Web sites with CSS, templates, and content management systems desired. Exposure to information architecture, usability, graphics techniques, and Web technologies desired. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills) and exceptional client relation skills, including the ability to coach clients on Web work. Must have proven ability to work collaboratively with a team for success. Apply by e-mail!

Senior Web Developer (HR1426)

Responsibilities: The Senior Web Developer will work primarily on Web development projects, Web maintenance, site infrastructure, and internal customer support. Serve as the lead developer on EComm-managed sites; manage production on other projects as assigned. Develop pages and subsites, execute complex and dynamic Web production tasks and testing; develop, test, and participate in distributing HTML e-mail promotions and newsletters; work with internal clients to understand projects at content and audience levels as well as technical levels; act as lead information architecture consultant. Perform Web maintenance tasks as assigned, such as managing templates and style assets; publishing files; performing unit testing; monitoring and maintaining pages and subsites; and working with the team to create, communicate, document and maintain AAMC publishing and QA procedures. Oversee the migration of content to content management system; administer usage statistics tools and generate regular and ad hoc reports for use in evaluating sites; participate in search engine administration and Web server/CMS administration. Train Web site contributors; identify and create new opportunities for Web communications; and participate in office hours and other team activities.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications or related field; some training in information architecture desired. Five years of experience in professional Web development required. Candidates should have expertise in HTML programming, JavaScript, CSS, templates, and Web publishing procedures, and an understanding of information architecture, usability, graphics techniques, and Web technologies. Experience using Macromedia Dreamweaver and exposure to managing Web sites using CSS and templates required. Experience with transitioning to and managing Web site in a content management system highly desired. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills) and exceptional client relation skills, including the ability to coach clients on Web work. Must have proven ability to work collaboratively with a team for success. Apply by e-mail!

Editorial Assistant (HR1438)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Managing Editor of the Association's journal Academic Medicine, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for managing the journal's online manuscript system as well as for providing editorial and administrative support for the Managing Editor and editorial staff. Specific duties include but are not limited to: providing user support for the manuscript system; tracking manuscripts throughout the peer-review process; performing quality control of all manuscripts and decision letters; handling requests for permission to reprint journal content; processing proofs and other production-related tasks; and generating statistical reports related to the online manuscript system. General administrative duties include but are not limited to answering phones, managing the journal's e-mail accounts, making travel arrangements, maintaining the filing system, coordinating meetings in and out of town, and assisting editorial staff on other projects as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English or Social Sciences. Administrative training and training in word processing and database management preferable; knowledge of Excel a plus. One year of administrative experience; background in publishing and peer-review databases is helpful. Knowledge of medical education also helpful but not required. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work independently, be highly organized, and meet high standards of work on a tight deadline. Strong multitasking skills; the ability to prioritize tasks; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment required. Interest in learning about issues relating to publishing a plus. Apply by e-mail!

Office of the President

Grant Writer (HR1412)

Responsibilities: Researches, writes, and generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations/calls for proposals; proficiently completes the grant application process. Assists AAMC staff in completing their own proposals. Serves as a staff liaison; assists in determining AAMC projects for which outside funding should be sought, and presents funding opportunities to staff. Researches and identifies private funding opportunities using research tools. Develops and maintains tracking of funding prospects and grants received. Develops, strengthens, and maintains relationships with program officers at foundations. Serves as a liaison with Office of Grants Management on grant administration issues. Prepares funding status reports to funding organizations.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in the non-profit sector. 2-3 years as a grant writer, preferably in health care or higher education; previous experience will demonstrate a proven track record in writing successful grant proposals. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent computer skills and ability to navigate on-line resources; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals; high level of organization and self-discipline; ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; intellectually curious and detail oriented. Apply by e-mail!

Health Care Affairs

Program Associate (HR1457)

Responsibilities: The AAMC seeks a Program Associate devoted to supporting the AAMC Organizational Performance Improvement initiative entitled "Building a Culture of Quality in Academic Medical Centers". This will involve literature review and assessment, identification of and communication with an advisory committee, interaction with key constituents, meeting planning, possible participation in quality meetings that may require AAMC-funded travel, and general support of this initiative as needs develop. In each of these areas, some administrative duties (letters, scheduling meetings or conference calls, etc.) may be required as needed to accomplish the initiatives, but these are incidental to the expectation for strong, independent action by the employee.

Requirements: Graduate degree desired, or Bachelor's degree in social or biological sciences, health administration, public health, public policy, humanities, business or related fields with at least two years of relevant experience in an association, health care organization, government agency or industry. Candidates should have knowledge of and interest in medical education, health care delivery, and health care improvement along with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently on guided initiatives, and commitment to meeting timelines and deadlines. Energy and initiative in developing solution-oriented approaches desired. Strong interpersonal, team-oriented skills in dealing with internal AAMC staff and external constituents and organizations that are involved in the national health care quality initiative. Broad range of computer and electronic communication skills (e.g., internet searches, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Ability to search the medical literature (e.g., PubMed, Ovid, Google scholar, etc.) and writing skills are highly desirable. Apply by e-mail!

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