Director, Association Operations and Meetings

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients.  The College has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Our Mission
The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Our Vision
To create a healthcare landscape where surgeons thrive and every patient has access to and benefits from the highest standards of surgical care, driven by innovation, education, leadership, and trust.

About the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge to advance the care and rehabilitation of the injured patient. EAST places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship, fellowship and developing leadership among early and mid-career surgeons active in the care of the injured patient. EAST has a multidisciplinary membership of more than 3,900 comprised of trauma and acute care surgeons, emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and medical students.  Members generate and participate in EAST’s unique leadership, education, and career development programs and resources all designed to advance EAST’s mission, vision and core strategic goals. The EAST Annual Scientific Assembly draws more than 1,000 attendees; scientific papers are presented and advances in the field are discussed.  EAST also has established lectureships, scholarships and a development fund to promote, reward, and recognize individuals working in the field of injury and injury control.

Summary: The Director of Association Operations and Meetings provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) administrative functions and meetings/events portfolio. This role ensures the successful planning and execution of conferences, board and committee meetings, and member events, while also overseeing administrative systems, governance support, and operational infrastructure that advance the association’s mission and strategic goals objectives. The position serves as a key member of the leadership team and works collaboratively across departments to enhance member engagement, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.

This exempt position will report to the Executive Director, EAST. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $103,500 - $115,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Key Responsibilities:

Association Operations and Governance Administration

• Provide leadership for day-to-day association operations, ensuring effective administrative support and operational efficiency.
• Support the Executive Director in governance administration, including Board and committee operations, agenda development, board materials, minutes oversight, policy tracking, and governance compliance.
• Coordinate Executive Committee meeting logistics, scheduling, communications, and operational follow-through.
• Translate Board-approved priorities into operational work plans and implementation timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies to maximize staff and organizational resources.
• Serve as a key operational contact for member inquiries, vendor management, and issue resolution.

Financial and Operational Management

• Manage budget adm