Program Manager, Trauma Systems

American College of Surgeons•Chicago, IL

6h•$68,500 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org. Our Mission The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment. Our Vision To create a healthcare landscape where surgeons thrive and every patient has access to and benefits from the highest standards of surgical care, driven by innovation, education, leadership, and trust. Summary: The Trauma Systems Program Manager provides project and program management support that fosters development and sustainment of several key ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) Program Areas. The Program Manager provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for multiple Trauma Systems Program Areas, with a primary focus on advancing Rural Trauma initiatives while supporting Injury Prevention, Trauma Systems Consultation, and Advocacy programs. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, this role helps plan, implement, and sustain strategic initiatives that strengthen trauma systems and improve patient outcomes. The Program Manager coordinates program operations, facilitates workgroup activities, collaborates on the development of educational resources and tools, and ensures effective communication among a broad network of stakeholders. This exempt position will report to the Senior Manager, Trauma Systems and Injury Prevention in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote. The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,500 - $75,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
At least 2-5+ years of professional project/program coordination or management experience is required.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in associations, professional societies, healthcare, or healthcare administration is desired.
Experience working with committees and cross-functional teams is a plus.
Experience with Qualtrics and/or Survey Monkey a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior staff to set program objectives and timelines and support the implementation of program goals and strategies.
Identify and secure necessary resources.
Coordinate logistics and resources, and help manage participation for meetings, educational sessions and events.
Work with internal teams to ensure program activities stay on track.
Manage program elements in alignment with strategic goals. Look for opportunities to improve/expand program.
Help promote the program’s mission through outreach, engagement activities and relationship building.
Contribute to program improvement by participating in planning discussions and assisting with research and data collection.
Provide logistical support to assigned committees and workgroups.
Assist with stakeholder communication by answering questions and sharing program information.
Help prepare outreach materials to support program communications and marketing efforts.
Collect and organize data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Track participation and engagement metrics.
Assist in preparing reports to assess progress toward program goals.
Support the planning and execution of projects within the assigned program area.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.