Manager Professional Affairs

Description

The Manager, Professional Affairs I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Health Care, 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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 on the job family.