Job Description

This role will be a member of the administration and operations team and work in partnership with executive leadership and various departments of the ACMG/ACMGF. This position will support the efforts of the Newborn Screening Collaborative (NBSC) through assistance with committees, workgroups and projects. The NBSC is an advisory group consisting of healthcare and patient advocacy professionals whose purpose is to facilitate nationally coordinated recommendations to support newborn screening. This position will also provide support to other ACMG committees and programs pursuing initiatives related to newborn screening.

_ Project Management_

• Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting of the NBSC.
• Works closely with NBSC program staff (employees, consultants, and contractors), assigns tasks, and ensures their appropriate completion of the NBSC workplan.
• Plans the programmatic activity of the NBSC.
• Gathers public data, policy information, or other resources needed to support the NBSC’s work.
• Oversees the day-to-day operational aspects of the NBSC and ensures budget alignment.
• Provides staff support for ACMG committees pursuing projects related to newborn screening.
• Assist ACMG Foundation staff with identifying and pursuing funding opportunities including writing grant proposals, developing appropriate partnerships, and developing budgets.
• Relationship building with national partners to increase knowledge of, utilization of, and efficacy of the NBSC system.
• Develops and submit reports on project activities.
• Directs interactions with NBSC committee, workgroups, partners, and special projects teams.

** Administrative Support**

• Provides administrative support for all NBSC efforts.
• Maintains calendar of events for the NBSC’s activities.
• Maintains appropriate and up-to-date documentation of processes.
• Facilitate all NBSC virtual and in-person meetings.
• Prepares and distributes meeting materials and meeting summaries.
• Develops and updates NBSC content on the website

_ Public Relations and Communication Management_

• Serves as primary contact for NBSC inquiries.
• Corresponds and follow-up with co-chairs, domain experts, curators and other members.
• Maintains an active roster of the NBSC and helps communicate the group’s goals to the public.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents as requested.
• Coordinates all press campaigns with the Communications/Public Relations department.

_ Organizational Support_

• Attends monthly ACMG staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work with other ACMG departments (advocacy, communications, meetings, guidelines, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in science, public health, or related field with relevant experience in newborn screening.
• A minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience in project/program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and function independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across many professional settings and within all levels of government.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Needs to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, both oral and written.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, SharePoint, and Asana.
• Able to work autonomously and capable of independently identifying and resolving issues.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements:

This position will require less than 10% travel throughout the year.

Pay Range:

$70,000-$80,000

The ACMGF pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ADA Specifications
The ACMG Foundation for Genetics & Genomic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Physical Requirements
This is a largely sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The ACMG Foundation for Genetics & Genomic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.