Nonprofit
Published 11/20/25 10:55AM

Policy Assistant

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Salary:
    USD $52,000 - $56,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Health & Medicine, Research & Social Science

    Description

    About AACN

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

    Position Summary

    Provide high-level administrative support to the government affairs and policy team for a variety of government affairs activities.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provides support for the Government Affairs and Policy Department (GAP) including drafting correspondence, policy briefs, and fact sheets, scheduling and creating meeting agendas and reports; arranging conference calls; taking minutes, assisting with events and meetings at the federal level and providing other assistance as requested.
    • Provides administrative support for the Health Policy Advisory Council and the Ad Hoc Nomination Consortium.
    • Supports high level administrative activities including database management, managing the departments dashboards, and critically analyzing rules and regulations pertaining to health policy and higher education issues.
    • Responsible for administrative details, event coordination, and outreach related to the Student Policy Summit, Fall and Spring Meetings, and other GAP meetings.
    • Manages electronic database and content for the Grassroots Network and Policy Watch editions, as well as other written items as assigned.
    • Completes special projects as requested by the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs and by the Chief Government Affairs and Policy Officer.

    Requirements

    • AACN promotes higher education; therefore, a Baccalaureate degree is preferred.
    • Excellent ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong customer service focus.
    • Must be highly organized, detail oriented, flexible and collaborative, able to work at a fast pace, perform well under pressure, and have good interpersonal skills. Strong customer service focus.
    • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with standard office equipment and practices including use of computers, email etiquette, phones, photocopiers, filing and organizing.
    • Occasional travel may be required for this position.

    Compensation Range

    $52,000 - $56,000

    Apply

    Submit an employment application, including a resume and cover letter.

    https://www.aacnnursing.org/about-aacn/employment-opportunities

    EEO Statement

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    Washington, DC, USA

    How to Apply

    Submit an employment application, including a resume and cover letter.

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