Job Description: Education Project Specialist

Reports to: Associate Manager, Leadership Education

Position Summary: Under direction of the Associate Manager, the Project Specialist helps support the development and execution of AOA leadership programs/products and meetings.  The Project Specialist is a professional who works collaboratively with other AOA staff to support a diverse range of products/services.  This position assists with the general office administration including, but not limited to, supporting the Deputy Executive Director and other members of the Education team.

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About the AOA: Benefits

About AOA 

The American Orthopaedic Association is the national leadership organization for orthopaedic surgeons in the United States and is based in Rosemont, IL. The mission of this not- for-profit organization centers around the identification and exploration of critical issues impacting musculoskeletal patient care and the profession, the advancement of orthopaedic graduate medical education, and the development of leadership skills from orthopaedic residency through the senior orthopaedic surgeon leader.

The American Orthopaedic Association is based in Rosemont, IL.  Employees of the American Orthopaedic Association enjoy generous benefits, including:  

  • Medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability plans for full time employees
  • Employer-sponsored Retirement Plans
    • Employer contribution of 10% of salary to each Employee’s retirement plan after six months of continuous employment. 
    • Employee option/ability to make additional before-tax retirement contributions up to Federal limits. 
  • Generous PTO policy 
  • 2 days per week remote work option
  • Summer hours and flexible work hours
  • AOA employees have annual opportunities to expand their skill sets in the not-for-profit association management arena and participate in continuing education, with opportunities for promotion and advancement.Â