Openings in Elk Grove Village, IL

The AAP is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, and maintains a staff of approximately 350 employees. Activities of the Academy include advocacy for children and youth; public education; research; professional education; membership services and advocacy for pediatricians.

Openings in Washington, DC

The Washington DC office was established in 1970 to ensure that children's needs would be addressed by the federal government. The Washington Office, known as our Department of Federal Affairs, has 15 full-time professionals and administrative staff covering a multitude of complex child health and related issues.

Positions available in Elk Grove Village, IL

There are currently no positions available at this location.

Positions available in Washington, DC

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Director, Department of Federal Affairs

Rare opportunity to lead our Federal Advocacy office The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nations leading advocacy organization for childrens healthcare, has an excellent opportunity for an advocacy executive to direct and manage our Washington DC office. Reporting currently to the Executive Director and overseeing a staff of 14, our Director, Department of Federal Affairs will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of federal legislative and regulatory advocacy programs and initiatives. This includes direct oversight for the Department of Federal Affairs and inter-departmental coordination of federal advocacy initiatives, as well as leadership and visibility on AAP-wide advocacy initiatives both within the AAP and with outside groups. This individual will also serve as the AAP representative at official functions in the Washington area and the advocacy advisor for the Public Policy Council and other pediatric/adolescent associations. We require a consummate professional who is highly self-motivated and persuasive with superb diplomatic and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a JD, Masters degree or equivalent in health or government related area (MPH or MPA preferred). Exceptional knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process is essential, as well as demonstrated and recognized abilities in the health-care public policy-making arena. We require a minimum of eight years in senior management including direct experience in or knowledge of pediatric legislative activities. Travel and weekend work required. The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. ***Resumes should be sent to Roberta Bosak, Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services at the headquartered office in Elk Grove Village for consideration.

We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please reference MM/DC and visit our "How To Apply" page.

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