Vice President, Membership

Vice President, Membership
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Osteopathic Engagement — Chicago, IL

Organization Overview
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) serves as the primary professional home for osteopathic physicians and medical students in the United States. Its origins date back to 1897, when it was founded as the American Association for the Advancement of Osteopathy, reflecting a growing movement to formalize and promote the principles of osteopathic medicine. Since its founding, the AOA has played a central role in advancing the distinctive philosophy of osteopathic medicine, an approach that emphasizes whole‑person care, preventive medicine, and the body’s ability to heal itself. Today, it represents more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, supporting them at every stage of their careers.

Role Overview
The osteopathic profession is at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, presenting a compelling opportunity for visionary leadership to drive membership at the AOA. The field is experiencing exponential expansion, with increasing recognition of the unique value that Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) bring to the healthcare system. This momentum is supported by a diverse organizational portfolio encompassing membership and certification, college accreditation, and robust advocacy at the state, local, and federal levels.

Key Challenges
Membership numbers are declining even as the profession grows, highlighting the urgent need to reverse this trend and capture the influx of new doctors entering the field. There is a pressing need to articulate and deliver clear value to younger physicians and students, as current offerings are not sufficiently differentiated or compelling for those earlier in their careers.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this critical leadership role will bring a fresh, innovative perspective, possibly coming from outside the traditional healthcare association environment. They will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, marked by transparency, and active listening. They are operationally minded, member‑focused, and possess a deep understanding of the membership life cycle, always striving to keep members engaged and eager for more.

Compensation
Salary range: $190,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions
Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to www.kittlemansearch.com/american-osteopathic-association-vice-president-membership (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, please submit your materials by June 12, 2026.

To apply, visit: https://www.kittlemansearch.com/opportunities/opportunity?id=cnkdss16xb6mgkquw8kt6a3ddw&title=Vice%20President%2C%20Membership%2C%20American%20Osteopathic%20Association

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