Administrator, Innovation Core Team

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 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Familiarity with database or program tracking systems and project management tools (like Asana or Monday.com) is a plus.
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits:
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.