Administrator, Innovation Core Team

American College of Surgeons•Chicago, IL

1d•$69,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrator, Innovation Core Team supports the administrative operations of the Division of Education’s Innovation in Surgery portfolio. This role is responsible for coordinating activities that advance simulation-based surgical education, such as the ACS Innovation Summit. It supports the expansion and administration of Accredited Education Institutes (AEIs) and facilitates the delivery of ACS Regional Skills Courses at AEIs and at Clinical Congress. The position plays a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, program growth, and adherence to accreditation standards, contributing to the advancement of high-quality surgical education across the continuum of learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field is required.
At least 2-4+ years of relevant administrative or program coordination experience is required.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, process consistency, and operational excellence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in associations or non-profit organizations supporting committees and internal/external stakeholders is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting accreditation, education programs, or healthcare-related initiatives is preferred.
Familiarity with database or program tracking systems and project management tools (like Asana or Monday.com) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for the AEI accreditation program, including application processing, documentation tracking, and accreditation cycle coordination.
Serve as the staff liaison to all presenters, moderators, and facilitators before, during, and after the ACS Innovation Summit meeting.
Support the growth and expansion of AEIs by managing logistics, communications, and program materials.
Coordinate activities related to simulation-based education initiatives across the Innovation Core portfolio.
Assist in the administration and coordination of ACS Skills Courses delivered at Clinical Congress and AEIs.
Coordinate activities onsite for the ACS Innovation Summit.
Collaborate with internal teams and external sites to support skills course scheduling, logistics, and reporting.
Track course offerings, participation, and program metrics to support program evaluation and growth.
Provide administrative support for committees (e.g., Skills Committee, Research, Development, and Implementation Committee, Ergonomics Committee, Administration & Management Committee, Faculty Development) including scheduling, agenda development, and documentation.
Serve as a liaison with AEIs, faculty, and external partners to support program implementation and communication.
Support collaboration efforts with external organizations engaged in simulation-based education.
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support accreditation, annual compliance reports, and reporting levels of achievement from the requirements.
Ensure consistency and adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures across AEI programs.
Assist in continuous process improvement efforts to enhance program efficiency and scalability.