Web Research Associate

The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, highly organized, flexible, a strong writer and eager to take on new challenges. Early career professionals with less than two years of experience in a health care policy or research setting are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support including, scheduling meetings and conference calls, helping invited speakers and experts with travel and logistics, creating, updating, and maintaining organized files and records, and other related tasks. Provide logistical support for workshops, conferences, and Web conferences, including preparation and dissemination of materials, note taking at meetings, and development of meeting summaries. Conduct other administrative and research activities in support of AcademyHealth projects. Conduct and summarize library and Internet research. Assist in the synthesis of information and development of, reports, issue briefs and other written products. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required. 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience preferably in a health care policy or research setting. Professional interest in health policy, public policy, public health, or other health care issues. Strong written and oral communications skills. Demonstrated project management experience, including demonstrated abiltiy to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction. Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects.