Manager, Learning Resources

TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Manager, Learning Resources located in our Rosemont office responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of education activities, both non-CME and certified-CME in accordance with ACCME criteria, standards and policies. Work collaboratively with the Associate Director, Digital Learning, Chief Learning Officer, and appropriate Councils, Committees and Task Forces and in collaboration with others in the Education Department, Meetings and Conventions, Communications, Community Corporate and Philanthropic Relations, Marketing, Information Technology, Member Resource Center, and other departments as necessary to achieve these goals.

About Us:

TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care.

Witha membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.

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Responsibilities:

• Inaccordance with the ACCME, Policies, Criteria, Standards for Commercial Support and AMA requirements, and development of education content for the Academy education activities including Question of the Week, JDCR Case Challenges, Basic Dermatology Curriculum, Dialogues in Dermatology, and other activities as assigned.
• Managethe editorial process for educational content.This includes overseeing the invitations to subject matter experts, reviewers, and editors, processing content, sending content for review, ensuring final content is accurate, and transferring content to digital publishing team.
• Establishworkflows, deadlines and timelines for Coordinators and Specialists, schedule and lead intradepartmental and interdepartmental project kick off meetings and monitor work to ensure deadlines are being met.
• Provide overall staffing and liaison services to assigned education Editorial Boards, committees, task forces and workgroups in conjunction with the chairs of these organizational groups.This includes drafting meeting agendas, coordinating meetings and conference calls, drafting programs/strategies to be discussed on the agenda, drafting and distributing summation reports, tracking follow-ups, assisting with developing and monitoring budgets, and ensuring complete reports.Work with chairs to assure the business of the committee is accurately recorded and placed on the appropriate agenda(s) of the appropriate oversight committee, council or Board.Staff liaison will develop and maintain knowledge of the committee’s area of expertise and work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers.
• Useidentified educational need to develop overall learning objectives, target audience, learning format, development of content, evaluation tools, selection and confirmation of faculty/contributors for education activities.Research and provide recommendations on new activities and work with Associate Director, Digital Learning to develop proposals to specific councils, committees and task forces.Develop draft budgets and funding requests for commercial support.
• Provideonsite support at the Annual Meeting, Summer Meeting, and standalone activities as requested, coordination of faculty assignments, staffing of convention office, etc. working closely with Education and Meetings and Conventions staff.

Requirements:

• In depth knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Abilityto apply effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods to achieve desired results.
• Monitorprograms and/or activities and take corrective action when necessary.Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Needto work effectively with all levels of an organization and feel comfortable communicating directly with physicians. Weigh alternative actions and make decisions that incorporate opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors.
• Focuson the objectives and results when considering the alternatives to a decision.Solicit the input of the appropriate people to improve the quality of a decision.
• Advancedproficiency with MS Office required (proficiency in Access a plus).
• Abilityto monitor the progress of tasks and projects and provide follow up.Ability to think critically and execute projects under minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’sdegree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Fiveor more years’ experience in adult/continuing education programs, association and/or CME experience necessary.
• Experiencewith publishing highly preferred.
• Knowledgeof ACCME Essentials and Guidelines a plus.Travel and weekend work required.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance as well as a matching retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, bonus program, pension plan, paid vacation/medical/personal days, work-life balance, recognition program and casual work environment.

For immediate consideration please apply online atwww.aad.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the Employment link. EOE M/F/D/V