Special Assistant to the President, HQ
Bethesda, MD
Business Operations – Office of the President /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Special Assistant will serve as the right hand on all operational elements of the Office of the President, especially focused on maximizing effectiveness and time.
The Special Assistant will have daily access to and mentorship from a diverse array of senior leaders and participate in meetings with our senior executive team, engage in special projects, and facilitate the effectiveness of the President and Chief of Staff.
Primary Duties:
- Facilitate the effectiveness of the President (primary responsibility)
- Optimize the President’s time by managing his calendar including internal and external meetings, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements
- Own the President’s “to do” list in partnership with his Chief of Staff — taking accountability for ensuring work is prioritized and completed within the Office of the President and across the organization
- Work collaboratively across Aledade’s leadership team and key internal stakeholders to proactively ensure that key priorities for the OP leadership team are well communicated and executed. Develop materials to support key workstreams - including content for the President and SVP of Business Operations for key company meetings.
- Manage cross-functional processes and meeting governance
- Partner on project management and collaboration across diverse internal cross functional teams in support of key company priorities and key results, including the planning and execution.
- Program-Level Coordination: Coordinate interdependencies between projects, identify program-level risks, issues, and changes, and help ensure that the key priorities for OP stay on track.
- Performance Tracking: Utilize data analytics to track the performance of programs and optimize efforts to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years working experience with a graduate degree OR 6+ years working experience with an undergrad degree, likely in a fast-paced startup environment
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion in appropriately handling sensitive information is required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Poise, confidence, and maturity interacting with key stakeholders
- Ability to build strong relationships and work with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Highly efficient in managing multiple concurrent diverse tasks and projects
- Ability to use independent judgment and work under pressure on competing responsibilities with resilience, and a high level of ownership
- Willingness to travel approximately 10-20% time
- Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role
- Fluency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with value-based care and health care ecosystem
- Experience planning, coordinating and executing events
- MPH, MBA or other similar advanced degree preferred
- Ability to work from our Bethesda, MD office 60% of time
$85,000 - $95,000 a year
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 base + bonus + equity
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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