Job Description
Who we are:
The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, patient care, and community collaborations conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of people everywhere. The AAMC strives to make a positive impact not only in your career, but in your life. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which features:
The AAMC Research and Action Institute takes a unique approach to health policy issues with straightforward, nonpartisan, practical approaches, utilizing the expertise of the AAMC staff, its members, policy experts, and other stakeholders.
While the AAMC has a long history of successful policy and advocacy, the institute aims to take an independent but informed approach to discussing policy challenges and offer solutions to the most intractable problems affecting health and health care. The institute helps policymakers and the public understand, navigate, and improve American health care using short analyses and issue briefs as well as longer, traditional think tank reports.
This position within the Research and Action Institute supports the development of publications by researching, writing, organizing, and editing information for a variety of audiences. The Communications and Policy Specialist will develop an understanding of important health policy topics by collecting and compiling information or data, searching references, preparing drafts, constructing bibliographies, and assisting in analyzing results. Writing includes formal publications such as issue briefs, reports, and articles, as well as less formal content, including web content, PowerPoint presentations, and social media posts. The role includes updating and maintaining the Research and Action Institute's webpages.
In order to prepare drafts, the Communications and Policy Specialist will understand the implications of a wide range of policy issues, answer research questions to further explore topic areas, and apply potential solutions to a wide range of health care issues, under the guidance of more senior staff. The position will also provide project coordination to the Research and Action Institute, including gathering and organizing documentation and assisting with status reporting. This position will work as a highly collaborative team member, partnering with subject matter experts across the organization, and working on matrixed teams.
Remote Work Eligibility This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US
The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, patient care, and community collaborations conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of people everywhere. The AAMC strives to make a positive impact not only in your career, but in your life. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which features:
- Significant employer 403(b) contribution
- Public transportation subsidy
- Generous paid time off program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Why us, why now?
The AAMC Research and Action Institute takes a unique approach to health policy issues with straightforward, nonpartisan, practical approaches, utilizing the expertise of the AAMC staff, its members, policy experts, and other stakeholders.
While the AAMC has a long history of successful policy and advocacy, the institute aims to take an independent but informed approach to discussing policy challenges and offer solutions to the most intractable problems affecting health and health care. The institute helps policymakers and the public understand, navigate, and improve American health care using short analyses and issue briefs as well as longer, traditional think tank reports.
This position within the Research and Action Institute supports the development of publications by researching, writing, organizing, and editing information for a variety of audiences. The Communications and Policy Specialist will develop an understanding of important health policy topics by collecting and compiling information or data, searching references, preparing drafts, constructing bibliographies, and assisting in analyzing results. Writing includes formal publications such as issue briefs, reports, and articles, as well as less formal content, including web content, PowerPoint presentations, and social media posts. The role includes updating and maintaining the Research and Action Institute's webpages.
In order to prepare drafts, the Communications and Policy Specialist will understand the implications of a wide range of policy issues, answer research questions to further explore topic areas, and apply potential solutions to a wide range of health care issues, under the guidance of more senior staff. The position will also provide project coordination to the Research and Action Institute, including gathering and organizing documentation and assisting with status reporting. This position will work as a highly collaborative team member, partnering with subject matter experts across the organization, and working on matrixed teams.
How you will make an impact
Publication & Dissemination of Work
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Draft and submit publications in collaboration with colleagues in the Research and Action Institute, internal and external experts, and key opinion leaders.
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Prepare presentations on behalf of the Executive Director for internal and external distribution.
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Draft web content and social media posts that resonate with the intended audience.
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Update and maintain content on the institute’s website, including writing content, updating the webpages, copy editing, updating PDFs, and sourcing images.
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Review and edit documents for spelling, grammar and content problems and ensure that documents follow the style laid out in the AAMC style guide.
Supports Research Project Hypotheses
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Utilize knowledge of the U.S. health care system and data to support studies by conducting literature reviews, assisting with methodology development, and assisting in analyses.
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Translate complex data into usable information for a wide range of audiences, which may require basic manipulation of data.
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Model best practices for the analytic work of the Research and Action Institute.
Project Coordination
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Assist in capturing and prioritizing documentation for the AAMC Research and Action Institute.
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Support project planning, progress reporting, and status reports. Help ensure project results meet requirements.
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Answer inquiries via phone or email and utilize best practices and work unit procedures to relay answers.
Other Responsibilities
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Support areas identified as a priority for the AAMC and participate in organization-wide efforts to improve best practices for research.
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Other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring to the role
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Bachelor’s Degree
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0-2 Years of Related Work Experience
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Excellent communication and writing skills.
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Ability to interact with high levels of professionalism.
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Experience researching and writing on a broad array of topics in health care policy.
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Basic knowledge of research methods. Familiarity with health-related data sets.
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Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complicated concepts and data to a non-technical audience in short- and long-form writing.
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Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint products. Ability to create meaningful presentations.
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Detail oriented and strong analytical skills.
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Eagerness to contribute to the team in multiple ways and take on responsibilities to support team goals.
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Capable of working independently and in a matrixed environment.
Remote Work Eligibility
If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) 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, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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