Details
Posted: 16-Jun-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Meetings/Expositions/Events
Manager, Advisory Committee on Annual Meetings & Volunteers
Chicago, IL
Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.
We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.
With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.
We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!
Job Responsibilities:
The Manager, Advisory Committee on Annual Meetings & Volunteers manages the (volunteer) Advisory Committee on Annual Meetings (CAM) in conjunction with the senior director, Continuing Education and Advisory Committee on Annual Meetings by developing agendas, reports, minutes, and managing communications and complex administrative support throughout the year, inclusive of budgeting and monthly tracking of expenses. Responsible for logistical pre-planning and onsite management of CAM Meetings. Manages the planning and execution of the activities of the Committee on Local Arrangements (CLA) and scouting. Provides complex organizational and administrative support to senior director, Continuing Education, and Advisory Committee on Annual Meetings.
This position is subject to funding and annual renewal; funded by JCNDE R & D budget 240269.
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 5 years in/with progressive administrative support and volunteer management and execution of committee meetings. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of related work experience is required.
- Experience in working with volunteer committees and preparing reports and minutes.
- Excellent multi-tasking, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of basic agreement/contract review, committee meeting execution, budgeting, and tracking.
- Familiarity with meeting planning and how a board, committee, or council operates.
- Ability to work with many different levels within the organization and inclusive of direct contact with C-suite and upper management.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines while being detail-minded.
- Ability to be discreet in handling sensitive information, professional, diplomatic and congenial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel frequently for meetings.
Nice to Have:
- Some meeting planning experience is a plus.
Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:
- Promotes Work/Life Balance
- Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
- Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
- Ample Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinance
- 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice
The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org
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