Position Summary:
Working with the Senior Manager of Education, this position manages the development of digital and virtual educational activities that are included in the Academy’s education portfolio. These include enduring products through an online subscription, mobile app live virtual events, and virtual components of the Academy’s annual meeting. The ideal candidate will positively and collaboratively contribute to the overall functions and processes of the Academy’s education team, have experience with product development and committee management, and support the Academy’s overall strategic goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the development and implementation of the educational activities that are part of the Academy’s Online Education Subscription, which includes multiple product lines such as case studies, instructional videos, podcasts, presentation modules, and other product lines. Work closely with the Senior Manager to identify new topics and product lines that will bring value to the subscription, encouraging new subscribers and retaining current subscribers. Work with faculty to plan and develop the identified products.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the live virtual events, including ongoing webinars, virtual conferences, and longitudinal virtual programs including a new review course. Work closely with Senior Manager to identify topics and faculty, and work with the faculty to develop and implement the educational offerings.
- Collaborate with the other team members of the Education and Meeting department to support the development and implementation of other educational activities, including the Annual Assembly, STEP Certificate Programs, Journal education, and other standalone offerings.
- Partner with volunteers and staff across the Academy to transition educational concepts identified via member needs assessments, environmental scans, and market research analysis into tangible educational activities. Explore and identify educational learning trends, technologies, and platforms to improve instructional design and delivery of educational content. Identify and develop new opportunities for educational products, programs, and services, potentially including new formats, technologies, revenue lines, and business models.
- Manage the operational aspects of the Academy’s Online Learning Portal and Mobile App, including entering product information into iMIS, building the product within the platform, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for other staff, and coordinating with marketing and customer care.
- Ensure all activities produced are in accordance with Academy processes and policies, in compliance with ACCME accreditation requirements, and copyright permissions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Education, Director, Education, or the Associate Executive Director, Education.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Genuine interest and passion for educational content design and delivering it in a virtual format through the available platforms, i.e., Zoom.
- Genuine interest and passion for educational content design and developing it in multiple formats, i.e., podcasts, presentation modules, etc.
- Comfortable with a collaborative team approach within department and across organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing, organization, time management, and project management with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while staying organized and responding in a timely manner to multiple priorities and requests.
- Comfortable with independent and group work. Works efficiently, collaboratively with a cooperative spirit.
- Capable of understanding and synthesizing complex systems and situations and presenting those facts to others in a meaningful way.
- Confident using good judgment to make solid recommendations. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and makes recommendations for overall improvements.
- Strong customer-service focus; understands member-based organizations and the unique and ever-changing balance that must be struck between rules and exceptions.
- Courteous and professional demeanor with strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable interacting with physician volunteers.
- High degree of computer literacy, excellent data entry skills, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and e-learning authoring apps, such as Rise 360, Storyline 360, etc. Knowledge of or ability to learn key organizational systems that include iMIS 20 (AMS) and Oasis (LMS).
- Experience designing enduring and live education, which includes being knowledgeable of instructional design and technology to enhance and manage educational activities, a plus.
- Working knowledge of ACCME Criteria and policies and AMA policies related to continuing medical education, a plus.
- Maintains high professional standards of integrity, ethics, and commitment to the goals of AAPM&R.
Education and Experience:
- Relevant Bachelor's degree, and 1-3 years of experience required.
- 2+ years of experience in association management.
- Work experience in project management a plus.
Estimated Travel:
Travel is less than 10%, including the Annual Assembly and other potential short trips throughout the year to be determined. Weekend committee meetings should be expected, primarily located at or near the office in Rosemont. There is also a potential to participate in evening conference calls/webinars throughout the year.
- AAPM&R offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a very comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- We are work a hybrid schedule. Must have access to the Rosemont, IL office at least 2 days a week..
Please send cover letter and resume to careers@aapmr.org.