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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 representing over 100,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Veterinary Economics Division team located at the AVMA Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Reporting to the Chief of Professional Relationships and Strategic Initiatives, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief Officer, divisional staff, and governance entities. Administrative support includes the preparation of agenda materials; coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings including logistics; collating reports, preparing meeting minutes and correspondence; maintaining records for the division and assigned entities; coordinating travel arrangements; as well as performing general administrative tasks and special projects as assigned. This position will also support the planning and implementation of the annual AVMA Business and Economic Forum.  Less than 5% travel.  Hybrid work environment.

Deadline for applications is 6/5/23. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: apply@avma.org.

About the AVMA:

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a Government Relations office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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To be successful in this role you must be passionate about AVMA’s mission, additional qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of five years of administrative office experience, association experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, flexible, adaptable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient office computer skills and working knowledge of project management tools.
• Competent attention to detail and confidential information.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Must exhibit AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in execution of duties.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed.

   

About American Veterinary Medical Association

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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