GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a leading public health policy, research, and advocacy organization has an opening for a Government Relations Manager with a focus on infectious disease prevention and other public health issues. The Government Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the legislative, federal oversight and regulatory strategy on a range of priority issues related to infectious disease as well as federal appropriations that impact public health and prevention. The Government Relations Manager also works with other teams at TFAH to help develop related policy recommendations and reports and collaborates with partner organizations. This individual will work closely with Government Relations colleagues to cultivate and maintain relationships with key Congressional and Administration staff; draft background documents, testimony, hearing questions, and other advocacy documents; and represent TFAH and its positions in both public and private meetings. TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority. Some focus areas at TFAH include public health funding, public health preparedness, obesity, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, and population health. Examples of TFAH reports and related materials are available at: http://www.tfah.org. To apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to esarfo@tfah.org . Please, no calls or faxes. Ongoing Responsibilities 1. Cultivate and manage TFAH’s legislative and regulatory activities related to issues impacting infectious disease prevention and other prevention and public health-related issues. 2. Develop and advance TFAH funding priorities, and closely monitor the budget and appropriations process, including drafting appropriations backgrounders, testimony, hearing questions and report language. 3. Help to develop a strategy for TFAH’s policy priorities, including public health funding. 4. Organize and attend relevant Congressional and Administration meetings, hearings, issue briefings, and related activities in order to advance TFAH’s agenda. 5. Work with Congressional staff, coalition partners, and other stakeholders to draft legislation and regulatory comments in support of TFAH’s priorities. 6. Initiate and maintain relationships with members of Congress and their staff and executive branch officials to provide input into priorities and to build support for TFAH priority issues in Congress and the Administration. 7. Conduct research and prepare background materials, advocacy documents, testimony, regulatory comments, hearing questions, and external correspondence to policymakers. 8. Provide input into the drafting of Government Relations section of narrative reporting requirements for TFAH grants. 9. Establish and maintain a network of contacts with other organizations and coalitions, building partnerships to advance policy goals. 10. Work with the Communications team on relevant reports and products, helping to craft the content with regard to legislative, programmatic and/or policy recommendations and providing information on key relevant government programs, policies and funding. 11. Organize and manage Congressional briefings pertaining to issue areas assigned. 12. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, political science, public policy or related field (Master’s degree preferred). 2. Three to five years of direct federal legislative and regulatory experience. Capitol Hill or federal advocacy experience preferred, and background in public health is a plus. 3. Thorough working knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process. 4. Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal), including public speaking. 5. Ability to understand research and present complex concepts to audiences with little scientific background. 6. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to think logically, and pay close attention to details. 7. Ability to organize and partner with grassroots and professional constituencies in support of policy goals. 8. Ability to work both independently and with a team with confidence and reliability. 9. Knowledge of the use of technology and information systems to build broad-based support for priority issues. Supervision This position reports to the Director of Government Relations. Salary and title commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Character Lab is looking for a Director of School Partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Sean Talamas, the Director of School Partnerships will support the development and maintenance of the Character Lab Research Network’s school partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, innovative professional to have a tremendous impact by ensuring Character Lab develops and maintains school partnerships to advance the science and practice of character development. The Director of School Partnerships will lead the School Partnership team, develop and manage strategy for recruiting new districts, oversee budget and operations for school partnerships, and provide input on strategy for Character Lab Research Network. They will oversee all processes for research activities in schools (e.g., direct-to-student research activities, student and teacher interviews, teacher surveys, classroom studies) and work to improve efficiency across our organization. As a director, they will also provide input on the overall culture and strategic vision for the organization. About Character Lab Character Lab is a nonprofit devoted to advancing the science and practice of character development. We were founded in 2012 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth) who see character development as essential to helping all children thrive. Our research has shown that success and well-being depend on a multitude of strengths that are organized into three dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual. Interpersonal strengths like gratitude and empathy enable caring relationships with other people; intrapersonal strengths like grit and growth mindset enable achievement; and intellectual strengths like curiosity and humor enable a fertile life of the mind. To advance the science of character development, Character Lab connects leading psychologists with middle and high schools across the country. To advance the practice of character development, Character Lab translates research findings into Playbooks, instructional materials co-created with scientists, educators, and designers. To learn more, see our most recent  Annual Letter . Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). We are a small team of full-time designers, educators, and scientists (and one dog) under one roof. To learn more, read our  Culture Book .   Key Responsibilities Lead School Partnership team, setting and ensuring the team meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quarterly objectives and key results Manage three School Partnership Managers and the Deputy Director of School Partnerships to recruit, onboard, and manage a growing portfolio of 50+ school partners as part of the Character Lab Research Network Develop and oversee district recruitment strategy Oversee Character Lab Research Network strategy (i.e., capacity of the network, products and services, timelines for research activities in schools, provide input on proposals from researchers, support matching researchers with school partners) Lead presentations to both current and potential school partners Improve experience and value of Character Lab Research Network for school partners Liaise with and foster strong relationships with potential and current school partners Travel on-site to meet with current and potential school partners (1-3 times a month) Oversee budget and operations for the School Partnership team Support the directors team in improving processes and systems for both Character Lab Research Network and the organization as a whole Additional responsibilities as assigned   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience in education and 5+ years of experience leading a team. Direct experience as an educator a big plus Excellent team leadership skills Highly effective interpersonal communication, collaboration, presentation and writing skills Ability to think strategically and identify system improvements Excellent organizational and project management skills Proven success engaging and recruiting external partnerships Fierce work ethic and sense of purpose, with the ability to work well as part of a dynamic start-up Strong passion for helping educators and students   Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary Some light to medium level of manual labor (e.g., preparing mailings, moving boxes of materials) Regular (1-3 times per month) travel for work-related responsibilities

Position:            Finance and Administration Manager Reporting to:     Leah Field, Managing Director Location:          Cambridge & Concord Massachusetts       ABOUT AMERICAN PROMISE American Promise empowers, inspires, and organizes Americans to take action where we live to win the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution so that people, not money, govern America.   American Promise’s mission is shared by our two affiliated organizations, American Promise, Inc a non-profit 501(c)4 and American Promise Education Fund, Inc a non-profit 501(c)3. Together, we are executing a ten-year strategic game-plan to win the 28th Amendment to combat systemic corruption, limit the power of concentrated money in elections, and secure the equal rights and responsibilities of all Americans to fair representation, an equal vote, free speech, and participation in effective self-government. Our strategy fills gaps, unifies, supports and leverages aligned organizations and efforts, educates, and builds effective cross-partisan action in our states and communities to empower the super-majority of Americans who favor our cause to succeed.   American Promise is a fast-growing start-up, with 150,000 Americans in every state served by a committed, hard-working staff, a distinguished Advisory Council and a strong board. More at http://www.americanpromise.net/   POSITION SUMMARY The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing procedures and systems that support the financial, human resource, and business administration areas of the two organizations. She/he/they will work autonomously to develop and maintain financial procedures, bookkeeping, filings, and record keeping to enable business operations and produce accurate and timely reports. The position is full-time, 40-hours per week.   POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management (~75%) Develop a firm understanding of the organization’s 501(c)4 activities and our affiliated organization’s 501(c)3 activities and associated cost share agreement to develop an accounting system that supports accurate monthly tracking and reporting Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of financial policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures Manage the overall finances and bookkeeping for each organization including accounts payable and receivable, loan repayments, inventory and capital assets, banking, and payroll functions Provide monthly financial reporting and analysis of financial statements to the Managing Director Ensure that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements Assist the Managing Director with the annual budget process Work with CPA firm to coordinate and lead the annual financial review and/or audit and completion of the 990 information returns Prepare and distribute vendor 1099 forms Work closely with the Development Manager to handle revenue and expenses for all development initiatives, including but not limited to: Monitoring all grant budgets and grant-related financial information Producing financial reports to support grant applications Processing and tracking all forms of donations; tracking use of restricted funds; producing revenue and expense reports Reconciling financial information between the organization’s accounting database and development database monthly Business Administration (~10%) Complete and file all requisite federal, state, local, registration, and other forms required for the uninterrupted performance of business operations including but not limited to charity registrations, insurance applications, census and employment reporting, annual reports, and board meeting minutes Provide oversight of facilities, vendors, and contracts, and establish and manage vendor accounts and relationships Supervise the work of the Administrative Assistant Human Resources Administration (~10%) Manage HR programs and policies, including talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, records management, safety and health, and AA/EEO compliance Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying up-to-date on legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions; and ensure organizational conformation with applicable HR related regulations Work with third party administrator/agent to administrate health insurance and other benefits programs that best fit the organization’s needs and abilities Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent, streamlined, and in line with increasing the diversity of the organization’s staff with qualified individuals Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies, and procedures Ensure employee handbook, policies and procedures and employee onboarding meet regulatory compliances and support the organization’s mission and strategy Ensure that employees are completing timesheets accurately and on a set schedule Information Management (~5%) Collaborate with the Digital and Information Systems Department staff to develop, execute and supervise plans, policies, and practices that control, protect and enhance the value of organizational data and information assets throughout their life cycles Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations by Establishing and managing a comprehensive training program to educate employees on the processes and technology that provide control over the structure, processing, delivery and usage of information required for organizational activities, and their role in using and maintaining the data within the system Following up periodically on data integrity and the effectiveness and efficiency of the chosen information management systems Ensure that corporate, financial, personnel, and business administration data is available, accurate, complete and secure   REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of a BA, finance degree Minimum 5 years experience in bookkeeping, non-profit preferred Minimum 1 year experience in using QuickBooks Online Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications, advanced ability with Excel preferred Proficient with standard Google Drive applications, familiarity with Google for Nonprofits and Team Drive environment preferred Experience with Salesforce preferred Experience with having final accountability for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for a small organization or large division Experience with having final accountability for complying with all local, state, and federal requirements for the operation of a legal business entity in good standing Experience with handling sensitive financial and personnel information with integrity and confidentiality Ability to anticipate and solve problems through researching possible solutions, performing cost-benefit analyses, and making well-informed recommendations on how to proceed Ability and desire to fill professional knowledge gaps through research and seizing learning opportunities Ability and desire to learn new software programs and improved methods for completing work Ability to think conceptually and identify patterns and connections and underlying issues The ideal candidate: Demonstrates keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making Possesses excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Is detail oriented and can be trusted to complete error-free work in bookkeeping and completing forms Is curious, self-directed, and takes initiative Is committed to achieving the mission of American Promise   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $45-55k, commensurate with experience Health insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax benefits Paid two-weeks vacation, holidays, personal, and sick leave   TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Muller at susanm@americanpromise.net   American Promise celebrates the diversity of our nation and seeks to build a team that reflects that diversity. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that vision.  

Gynecologic Oncology Specialist The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Position responsibilities include the clinical care of outpatients and inpatient consultation and surgeries; involvement in medical student, resident, and fellow education; and significant participation in wet lab research. Expertise in minimally invasive surgery is desired. Qualified candidates will have completed an accredited fellowship and must be board-certified.   The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.   Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page: Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below). Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved. Associate Professor or Professor (Search ID: 368): Applications accepted here: Application URL: Click below on "APPLY NOW" button .   Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.