Vice President, Membership
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Osteopathic Engagement
Chicago, IL
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) serves as the primary professional home for osteopathic physicians and medical students in the United States. Its origins date back to 1897, when it was founded as the American Association for the Advancement of Osteopathy, reflecting a growing movement to formalize and promote the principles of osteopathic medicine. Since its founding, the AOA has played a central role in advancing the distinctive philosophy of osteopathic medicine, an approach that emphasizes whole-person care, preventive medicine, and the body’s ability to heal itself. Today, it represents more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, supporting them at every stage of their careers.
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The osteopathic profession is at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, presenting a compelling opportunity for visionary leadership for driving membership at the AOA. The field is experiencing exponential expansion, with increasing recognition of the unique value that Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) bring to the healthcare system. This momentum is supported by a diverse organizational portfolio encompassing membership and certification, college accreditation, and robust advocacy at the state, local, and federal levels.
The organization boasts a passionate, mission-centered team renowned for exceptional customer service and a collaborative, supportive work environment. Under recent leadership, the culture has become more cohesive and transparent, with strong processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Despite these strengths, the organization faces challenges that represent significant opportunities for impact. Membership numbers are declining even as the profession grows, highlighting the urgent need to reverse this trend and capture the influx of new doctors entering the field. There is a pressing need to articulate and deliver clear value to youngerphysicians and students, as current offerings are not sufficiently differentiated or compelling for those earlier in their careers.
The ideal candidate for this critical leadership role will bring a fresh, innovative perspective, possibly coming from outside the traditional healthcare association environment. This individual will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, marked by transparency, and active listening. They are operationally minded, member-focused, and possess a deep understanding of the membership life cycle, always striving to keep members engaged and eager for more.
The salary range for this position is between $190,000 - $200,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
The AOA offers the following benefits:
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