Manager Professional Affairs I

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Manager, Professional Affairs I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Manager, Professional Affairs I is primarily responsible for managing, directing and implementing the professional relations of the Department, including faculty affairs, clinical functions, educational programs, and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the recruitment, appointment and promotion process for faculty and academic staff; facilitates visa application processes when necessary. Manages the faculty budget, payroll and other faculty records. Manages faculty policies and procedures, vacation and meeting time records.
• Manages the organization’s interdepartmental relations with regard to clinical services. Manages relationships with organization with regard to operations and marketing.
• Develops and manages continuing education programs in the department. Manages clinical residency, fellowship programs and medical student rotations.
• Manages department communications, including the development of business plans, newsletters and websites. Compiles, produces and disseminates departmental information and reports.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in academic healthcare, management of academic affairs, educational programs, publications.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.