Advisor – Jarrard, Inc.About Jarrard, Inc.
Jarrard, Inc. is a specialized healthcare consulting firm devoted to helping leaders during high-stakes moments of change, challenge and opportunity. We use the power of communications, marketing and political strategy to help our clients achieve their most important goals.
The firm has worked with more than 600 clients in 46 states and specializes in change management, issue & advocacy and strategic positioning.
Jarrard joined Chartis, a comprehensive advisory firm dedicated to the healthcare industry, in 2020. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic planning, operations and performance excellence, informatics and technology, and health analytics, Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, children's hospitals, physician enterprises and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results.
Across both Jarrard and Chartis, we are lucky to have extraordinarily talented people working in our firm – all brought together around our unifying mission “to improve healthcare delivery”, a shared dedication to our core values, and the emphasis we place on creating an environment that enriches the experiences of our clients, our colleagues and our communities.
Role Overview
The role of the Advisor is a foundational role to the firm and our client teams, as the Advisors serve on multiple client teams as the internal teams’ go-to person, responsible for day-to-day implementation of client work.
This is an in-person position. Candidates must live in Chicago, IL or Nashville, TN or be willing to relocate to either city.
Responsibilities
Develop initial drafts and driving the editing process of client materialsEdit materials of other team members, as appropriate Conduct media pitching, outreach and monitoringDraft weekly/monthly results reportsWeekly self-planning and time managementLogistics and tactical implementation of projectsResearch in support of client projects and/or their businessGain an increasingly sophisticated understanding of industry and competitor issues and trends relevant to client markets, the healthcare industry and service categoryOffer proactive, value-added suggestions to enhance client work (i.e.: asking the right questions, managing up to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, etc.)Timely reporting to manager, colleagues, team leadsImplement other tasks as assigned by manager or team lead
Qualifications and Desired Skills
Have earned a bachelor’s degree; communications, public relations, journalism or political science focus is beneficialDeliver work on-time to achieve client commitmentsDemonstrate strategic thinking that leads to quality deliverables and program implementationEffectively plan and manage their own time well as well as for their teamsBe a team player, with natural collegiality and desire for collaborationSeek out growth opportunities with curiosity and passionCome in hungry to learn and contributeBe adept at managing multiple priorities and switching gears throughout the dayEmbraces the Jarrard Vision, Mission and ValuesWill consider candidates for the Associate Advisor and Senior Advisor position dependent on prior experience
What you can expect from us:
High-stakes work that makes healthcare betterA collegial and inclusive workplace with understanding co-workers who care as much as you do about getting the work rightEncouragement to ask probing questions and openness to new ideasCreative problem solving alongside clients who see you as a partner, not a vendorInvestment in your growth and development via our competency-based talent development platform
Salary range: $63,000-$70,000, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, Jarrard offers several benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits.
At Jarrard and Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives the provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.
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