National Academies

Senior Program Assistant

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Leadership Consortium (LC) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Program Assistant. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, the SPA will be responsible for executing the administrative, logistical, and clerical operations of activities related to the Consortium.

Key responsibilities and functions will include logistics planning and coordination for virtual and in-person meetings/workshops related to the program; recordkeeping and maintaining databases; developing routine internal and external correspondence; and communicating and coordinating across internal and external colleagues and committee members.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter of keen intelligence who has passion for the NAM's vision and mission; be a proactive, forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions; have an appreciation that all tasks are crucial to both the organization and the team's success; demonstrate an interest in health, public health, health policy and/or health equity; and bring a great spirit, sense of humor, and positive attitude.

The position is a benefits-eligible role with an estimated compensation range of $23.04 - $28.79 per hour, plus potential overtime. The work environment is hybrid office/telecommute with expected onsite percentage of 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.