Administrative Assistant — Veterinary Economics

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant role is hybrid in Schaumburg, IL, with a 37.5-hour workweek and a stated base pay range of $55,000–$62,000 per year. The position supports the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Economics division and governance entities. The assistant coordinates meetings and program logistics, prepares materials and records, and supports divisional staff and governance work. The role helps the division and AVMA Business and Economics Program operate effectively and supports the association’s work on behalf of the veterinary profession.

What you'll do

• Prepare agenda materials
• coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including housing, travel, and food logistics
• collate reports
• prepare minutes and correspondence
• onboard entity members
• maintain entity records
• perform general administrative tasks and special projects
• coordinate planning and execution of the AVMA Business and Economics Program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

veterinary economics

avma

schaumburg il

hybrid

$55k–$62k/year

meeting coordination

governance support

program planning

less than 10% travel

37.5-hour workweek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
• HSA, FSA, and commuter plans
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays and floating holidays
• paid parental leave
• tuition and professional certification reimbursement
• pet insurance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least five years of administrative office experience; less than 10% travel is required; ability to work outside normal business hours as needed.

About the employer

AVMA is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.