This position assists in the management of the committees and workgroups through which members of the professional society seek to achieve the mission of cultivating innovative educators, researchers, and clinicians in academic general internal medicine, leading the way to better health for everyone. This position works closely with the Project Management Director in executing the details of day-to-day operational activities of the society’s programs.  The ideal candidate takes initiative and has strong time management, organizational and technology skills. Individuals who can successfully multi-task, proactively communicate and who are tech savvy will be successful in this position. If you love developing relationships, then this position is for you.  SGIM is dedicated to developing a supportive remote culture and environment for its team members.  This position is open to remote or in office work. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the committees and workgroups of the professional society of academic general internists.
• Maintain knowledge and wherewithal of society products, services, and activities at a foundational level to best deliver superior service to members.
• Manage incoming email, mail and telephone inquiries for committees and membership related issues.
• Assist in the coordination of day-to-day operational activities of the society’s member-led programs including but not limited to:
• Coordinate committee communications including monthly emails, call reminders, agendas, website updates and surveys,
• Maintain committee and workgroup roster data and monitor member terms,
• Provide administrative support for special projects and initiatives for membership and committees,
• Coordinate the award selection process and order awards for award winners,
• Assist with submissions from committees and workgroups publications of the professional society,
• Assist with committee member recruitment and retention administrative duties.

Competency: To perform the essential functions of this position and the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently;
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events;
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality;
• Written communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information;
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality;
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance;
• Interpersonal skills—the individual enjoys developing relationships with members, maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things;
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills;
• Technology - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Survey Monkey, and experience with membership databases and/or online social communities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to take direction, and accomplish tasks efficiently, on time and accurately;
• Ability to prioritize work and to organize in an office environment;
• Ability to work independently with guidance as well as within a team;
• Ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information;
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication (both written and oral) skills;
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Survey Monkey
• Technical skills needed: Experience with a membership database and/or online social community.

Education/Experience:

• College degree in a related field and 2-4 years equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Association experience highly preferred

Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements along with resume to be considered for the position.