Program Specialist - Division Portfolio

American Chemical Society•Washington, DC

41d•$70,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Scientific Content Management is dedicated to supporting ACS committees, divisions, and regional and international scientific communities in the organization and execution of scientific meetings and events at local, national, and global levels. By leveraging data analytics, scientific insights from academia, industry, and governmental agencies, and a commitment to continuous process improvement, the team excels in evaluating meeting programming, implementing ACS initiatives, and redefining scientific discourse. This is achieved through innovative formats, dynamic content delivery, enhanced audience engagement, and global collaboration with educational institutions, research institutes, scientific societies, industry, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The office is a vital part of the American Chemical Society’s Scientific Advancement Division. The Program Specialist is integral to the day-to-day engagement with ACS Divisions and Committees. This role focuses on implementing ACS initiatives in meeting programming, evaluating dynamic content delivery, fostering innovative meeting formats, enhancing audience engagement, and promoting global collaboration. The Program Specialist will leverage data analytics to support ACS meetings and events through solution-oriented interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other team members within the Office of Scientific Content Management and the Scientific Advancement Division, as well as interfacing with external societies, industry, and governmental groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in science or engineering required
2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and Experience
Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to handle rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment to achieve both short and long-term goals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Technologically savvy, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software platforms used by internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

PhD degree and specialized training in materials or energy research preferred.
Relevant industry experience preferred
Project management and data analysis experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of initiatives designed to shape the future of ACS meetings.
Organize and coordinate meetings that foster collaboration and engagement among ACS Divisions and Committees.
Provide data-driven insights and scientific input into technical session programming for ACS meetings and events.
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track progress, and manage programming projects to ensure timely completion.
Maintain up-to-date contact lists and facilitate constant communication with ACS Division leadership and program chairs.
Serve as the ACS staff liaison to ACS committees, managing internal and external communications related to assigned ACS Divisions, including handling requests, inquiries, and ACS initiatives.
Oversee session programming at ACS National Meetings and other relevant events.
Assist in the administration of grants and awards programs.
Contribute to the writing and revision of scientific publications and manuscripts.