Student Services & University Relations Veterinarian

AVMA Administrative Services LLC (AVMA Insurance Services) is seeking a STUDENT SERVICES & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS (SSUR) VETERINARIAN to join our team headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago. AVMA Insurance Services provides access to professional liability insurance, life and disability coverage, and various business coverages as well as other important benefits to the over 111 ,000+ members of the AVMA. AVMA Insurance Services, supports AVMA’s mission through the protections and services offered to AVMA members.

The role of the SSUR Veterinarian is an essential component of the unified AVMA Insurance Services strategy. The goal of this position is to oversee outreach to future AVMA members and insureds prior to their admission to veterinary school through graduation and the transition into the members’ professional life. The development of the value of AVMA membership, AVMA Insurance Services brand awareness, product awareness, and engagement with educational content helps to develop future members, insureds and educated consumers. Building and maintaining strong relationships with academic professionals and key stakeholders is critical to success in this role. This position will be field based, and the successful candidate may reside within the contiguous United States with access to a major airport. Preference will be given to candidates in the Southeastern or Midwestern regions of the United States. This position will include significant (~50%) travel in support of the goals. This position may work remotely.

Position Goals

• Collaborate, promote, and support the mission and vision of AVMA Insurance Services.
• Increase member value of the products and services offered by the AVMA Insurance Services in support of SAVMA membership.
• Grow SAVMA member engagement with complimentary life and veterinary student professional liability offerings as a gateway to member engagement and development.
• Grow educational impact of AVMA Services through outreach at schools with SAVMA chapters and associate groups.
• Cultivate and sustain effective relationships with academic professionals and key stakeholders.
• Support fiscal responsibility in support of overall operations.

Education and Background

The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with a diverse team of internal and external partners to support the growth and development of future veterinarians. The individual will gain satisfaction from identifying unique goals for individual situations and managing multiple timelines with a supportive and collaborative approach towards achieving these goals simultaneously.
Background and experience:

• DVM or equivalent degree with diverse knowledge of the veterinary profession
• 3 or more years of clinical experience
• Experience working with veterinary students, student organizations, or academic institutions preferred
• Public speaking proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Geographic-Southeastern or Midwestern United States

Core Responsibilities

• Support member development in coordination with Head of Student Services and University Relations.
• Provide recruitment support to assigned SAVMA Chapters.
• Provide educational support to assigned SAVMA members.
• Provide outreach support to veterinary college leadership at assigned veterinary colleges highlighting the role of the AVMA Insurance Services as a trusted partner for the veterinary profession.
• Collaborate with AVMA Insurance Services Veterinary team to develop and support educational content delivered through curricular, peri-curricular and extra-curricular channels.
• Collaborate with AVMA Insurance Services Marketing team to develop social media content and other support materials appropriate for the life cycle of the veterinary student beginning with pre-matriculation through graduation and transition to professional.
• Collaborate with AVMA Insurance Services team members and broker to coordinate and support student experience.
• Collaborate with broker to monitor reporting of student and graduate engagement. Share feedback around student engagement with appropriate leadership and support teams at schools as requested.
• Collaborate with AVMA Insurance Services team and external partners to evaluate and support product development that will build the value of the AVMA Insurance Services to current and future veterinary students.
• Collaborate with AVMA Student Initiatives Team to identify opportunities for coordination in student and new graduate outreach and strive for a seamless experience.
• Provide oversight and coordination for campus directed activities at assigned colleges in coordination with Head of Student Services and University Relations.
• Provide direct outreach activities in support of assigned veterinary programs through participation in curricular, peri-curricular and extra-curricular outreach as appropriate to each school.
• Continuously seek to contribute to the growth and overall development of AVMA Insurance Services.

Salary range $145,000 - 150,000. Benefits : The AVMA Administrative Services offers a robust benefits package with access to health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, & long-term disability insurance; FSA & HSA plans; generous vacation & sick time; 11 Paid Holidays, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(K) retirement plan; paid dues for the AVMA, one local VMA, and state licensure.

Deadline for application is Sunday, June 28 . Application must include cover letter and resume (or CV). Submit to: [email protected]

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