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Student Affairs, Senior Specialist

Association of American Medical Colleges
403(b), remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
655 K St Nw Ste 100 (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2026
Who We Are: The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all. At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Remote Work - Fully remote work available for most positions Retirement Savings - Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising. Health & Wellness Perks - Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more) Support & Family Care - Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets Additional information can be found on our website. Why us, why now? The Senior Specialist of Student Affairsassistsportfolio and Cluster leadership by researching and synthesizing information and data to produce scholarly articles, background papers, presentations, talking points, and training materials on a wide varietyoftopicsrelatedtostudentaffairsinmedicaleducation.They serveasatrusted resourceand content expert in student affairs initiatives, particularly medical student specialty choice and advising. The Senior Specialistis responsible forleading the implementation ofspecialty choice exploration initiativesand for building andmaintainingrelevant relationships with specialty leadership.They document their review of the latest research and report findings of relevance for the Cluster and synthesize information to produce presentations, talking points, reports, and newsletters on a variety of student affairs topics for Cluster leadership. How will you make an impact? Manage diverse teams to produce student affairs products and resources for multiple audiences: Lead a matrixed team to produce new resource collections, white papers, and tools for audiences identified by the Cluster and/or portfolio leadership as high priority. For example, producing detailed content intended for medical students and advisors as they identify their specialty and apply for residency, and supporting the development of scholarly habits among student affairs administrators. Work on behalf of Cluster leadership toproduce scholarly products in alignment with Cluster priorities: Update shared slides, talking points, and other materials used by Cluster leadership to present existing Cluster work to diverse audiences. Drawing on content expertise in student affairs, student services, advising, professional identity formation, and the transition to residency, develop new presentations, talking points, and materials aligned with the AAMC mission and Cluster goals. Contribute to cross-cluster specialty choice exploration initiatives: Contribute toacross-clustermatrixed team to implementspecialty choice exploration initiatives including maintaining relationships with specialty leadership. Monitor the educational literature to identify emerging issues and innovations in student affairs, student services, advising, and transition to residency: Utilizing a tracking mechanism, regularly review current student affairs articles, provide synthesized reviews of topics upon request from Cluster leadership. As appropriate, take action to address identified needs by hosting webinars, trainings, facilitating engagements, or developing materials that highlight emerging issues or innovations relevant to the community. Serve as trusted resource and content expert in student affairs: Respond to inquiries from colleagues in the Cluster and beyond, consult on student affairs projects, preparebriefs for leaders who speak with reporters about student affairs in medical education topics. What will you bring to the role? Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience 5 - 7 years of related work experience in higher education, medical education, student affairs, and/or student advising, including experience with career advising. Experience managing projects or coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable materials for diverse audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports, presentations, or web-based resources. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience in student affairs either at a medical school or related organization. Working knowledge of student affairs, student services, or academic advising practices. Familiarity with issues related to medical student development, specialty choice, and the transition to residency. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading matrixed or cross-functional teams to produce scholarly or educational materials. Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining online content, virtual learning materials, or training programs. Experience collaborating with faculty, administrators, and national stakeholders on initiatives supporting medical student development or advising. Remote Work Eligibility This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US Compensation Grade Range $88,740.00-$104,400.00 Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name. BROWSER REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be submitted using Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, orMicrosoft Edge.