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Summary:  Implements ASTHO???s technical assistance and inbound request triage model to respond to member, agency, and partner requests in a timely and holistic manner. Designs a systematic approach to mapping subject matter expertise across ASTHO programs and staff. Builds relationships and partnerships across ASTHO to ensure effective use of collected data for planning and performance improvement efforts. 

Location: Remote

Principal Functions: 

• Implement and oversee model for directing, tracking, and supporting completion of all inbound requests to ASTHO, including identification of relevant internal subject matter experts to contribute to responses, tracking progress to fulfillment of requests, and assisting in developing responses. 

• Lead team of specialists responsible for reviewing, triaging, tracking, and compiling responses for inbound requests, including coordination of staff across ASTHO contributing to the system who are not direct reports. 

• Develops relationships across ASTHO to support implementation and adoption of the model and builds cross-ASTHO champions in support of responsive triaging. 

• Design a systematic approach to mapping subject matter expertise and across all ASTHO teams and staff that is dynamic as ASTHO evolves. 

• Partners across relevant teams to ensure data is captured, analyzed, and leveraged toward planning, organizational evaluation, and performance management efforts. 

• Directly oversees coordination of certain sensitive, complex, and/or otherwise high importance requests sent to ASTHO senior leaders. 

• Leads staff development and communication efforts related to technical assistance and triage efforts. 

• Identifies opportunities for new ASTHO products and/or original research based on emerging topics and member needs based on quantitative and qualitative inbound request data. 

• Identifies opportunities and implements ongoing quality improvement of the model and system.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor???s degree required; Master???s degree in public health or related field preferred 

• 5+ years of relevant experience 

• Broad understanding of public health functions, systems, and infrastructure. Experience in governmental public health preferred. 

• Experience in a membership association strongly preferred. 

• Excellent ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative staff and toward shared objectives. 

• Ability to use discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential, sensitive,?and controversial issues 

• Excellent analytic writing 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment 

• Supervisory experience preferred 

• Monday.com proficiency preferred 

About Us: ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia, as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice. ASTHO is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with a regional office in Atlanta, GA. ASTHO was incorporated on March 23, 1942 with the goal of helping health officials navigate a rapidly changing public health landscape and remains a strong voice in governmental public health.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ASTHO is an all-encompassing diverse and inclusive organization that respects and celebrates every person???s strengths, assets, and values, eliminating inequities and biases in all facets of activities and operations. ASTHO is committed to leading organizational change efforts that support racial healing, racial justice, and transformation within state and territorial public health agencies.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy: As a Public Health organization, ASTHO accepts the responsibility to follow CDC guidelines and advisories relating to the health of all. ASTHO has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy applicable to all ASTHO employees to safeguard the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19.