Employment Opportunities

IHA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. As a federal contractor, we take affirmative action to employ and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Current Opportunities


Executive Assistant to the President (Naperville with remote work from home options, following orientation period)

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks an Executive Assistant responsible for providing comprehensive support to the President & CEO and Board of Trustees. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in a manner that reflects positively on the President & CEO and the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong service orientation, as well as a desire to partner with the President & CEO and serve the Board of Trustees and hospital members.

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum four years of professional experience is required. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of education. Experience providing administrative support to C-level staff is required, as well as strong critical thinking, multi-tasking, and verbal/written communication skills. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, work under pressure and demonstrate high attention to detail when preparing presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents is also required. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, excel in a team and collaborative culture, and be a technology enthusiast with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Demonstrated experience in partnering with executives and anticipating their needs, as well as the ability to perform additional duties as needed, is important. Association and/or healthcare background, as well as board experience, is preferred. Weekly presence in an IHA office is required. 

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Posted: 7/28/25

Director of Medical Professional Liability Underwriting (Naperville with remote work from home options)

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Director of Medical Professional Liability Underwriting to work collaboratively with our team of professionals. The Director will be responsible for managing the underwriting department and underwriting for the Illinois Provider Trust (IPT) and Medical Alliance Insurance Company (MAIC) hospital and physician professional liability programs. Services IHA’s external insurance placements.   

This role provides a unique opportunity to both lead the underwriting department and play an active role in the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering exceptional underwriting service to member hospitals and healthcare professionals, along with the skills necessary to guide underwriting strategy and ensure operational excellence.

A minimum of 7 years of underwriting decision-making experience preferably for medical professional liability lines. Bachelor’s degree required. At least 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of education. Must possess Illinois Producers license or obtain license within first year of employment. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen ability to communicate technical information in a concise manner. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism, and possess solid interpersonal, and customer service skills. Exceptional attention to detail, problem solving and decision-making stills. Ability to thrive during peak seasonal workload times. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite. Routine travel is required.

Weekly presence in an IHA office is required. 

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Posted: 7/23/25 

Database Administrator (Naperville with remote work from home options)

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Database Administrator responsible for assisting in the management, maintenance, and optimization of databases to ensure the smooth operation of organizational systems. Working closely with IHA Application and Infrastructure teams, this role will contribute to the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of database solutions to meet business requirements and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide back up support to Director, Application Programming as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree required. Four years of experience may be considered in lieu of education. Three years of experience preferred. Strong understanding of database concepts, including relational database management systems (RDBMS) and SQL, including all facets of Microsoft SQL Server and related tools required. Knowledge of designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining high performance database environments and schemas including ETL/ELT solutions required. Proficiency in cloud computing platforms, specifically AWS (Amazon Web Services) and familiarity with API frameworks, specifically REST required. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex, technical and architected solutions to non-technical stakeholders. Proven abilities to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Weekly presence in an IHA office is required. 

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Posted: 7/16/25

Assistant Vice President, Underwriting and Insurance Brokerage (Naperville with remote work from home options)

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting and Insurance Brokerage.  The Assistant Vice President will be responsible for managing all aspects of underwriting for the medical professional liability of new and renewal hospitals and physicians for the Illinois Provider Trust (IPT) and Medical Alliance Insurance Company (MAIC). Develop new business opportunities for MAIC to profitably grow the book of business. Manage IHA’s agency brokerage for Directors and Officers and miscellaneous professional liability programs.  

This role provides a unique opportunity to both lead the underwriting department and play an active role in the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering exceptional underwriting service to member hospitals and healthcare professionals, along with the skills necessary to guide underwriting strategy and ensure operational excellence.  

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10-12 years of underwriting decision-making experience, preferable for medical professional lines, required; Master’s preferred. Strong analytical and organizational  skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers. Problem solving and decision making skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel. Routine travel is required. Weekly presence in an IHA office is required. 

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Posted: 7/7/25


IHA Equal Employment Policy

Each person is evaluated on the basis of individual skill and merit without regard to:

  • Race, color, creed or ancestry;
  • Religion;
  • Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions;
  • Sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status;
  • Age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record;
  • Genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status;
  • A disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran; or
  • Any other characteristics protected under applicable law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at IHA, including, but not limited to: recruitment, advertising, selection, hiring, training, promotion, upgrade, demotion, transfer, layoff, discharge, return from layoff, leaves of absence, performance evaluation, rate of pay, other compensation and fringe benefits and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

IHA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

IHA Diversity and Inclusion Statement 

Working collaboratively is how we do our work.  Therefore, fostering openness and inclusiveness in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s a strategic imperative.

Our work spans a diverse membership, stakeholders, and groups of employees.  Together, we represent a wide variety of unique individuals working across varied disciplines and locations.

We believe that promoting a diverse, inclusive working environment enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, and unleashes each individual’s full potential and fuels innovation.

We weave inclusiveness and personal empowerment into the very fabric of our organizational culture.