Details
Posted: 10-Jun-22
Location: DC Metro area, Maryland
Type: Full Time (Remote & In Office)
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Education and Training
Salary Details:
This is a workplace that values and supports a healthy work/life balance and staff professional development. AMWA offers a generous compensation package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) plan with match, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Candidates in the DC Metro area are preferred and individuals in the Eastern time zone will be considered for a remote opportunity. Most AMWA employees are currently working in a hybrid capacity: remotely for 3 days and in the office 2 days per week.
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
AMWA’s Senior Manager of Education is responsible for the creation and delivery of high-quality educational programs and resources using best practices in adult learning principles and curriculum development strategy. AMWA’s mission is to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal, and as such, the Senior Manager plays a critical role in fulfilling this mission.
The Senior Manager oversees the development, implementation/delivery, evaluation, and improvement of AMWA educational programs including conference programs, webinars, onsite corporate training, and online learning activities. The Manager is responsible for aligning educational program activities and content development with the AMWA Content Strategy, ensuring that technology and systems are used in the most efficient and effective way to meet annual goals. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Manager supervises and work collaboratively with subject matter experts, volunteer leaders, committees, and other staff members.
Major areas of responsibility
- Oversee content development, implementation/delivery, evaluation, and reporting for all education activities, including conferences, in-person events, and online learning.
- Manage staff, vendors, committees, volunteers, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
- Ensure that projects management systems are in place to accomplish goals.
- Partner with the marketing team to promote educational activities and support related content marketing
Environment
This is a workplace that values and supports a healthy work/life balance and staff professional development. AMWA has a collaborative staff team of bright and talented individuals that work closely together. AMWA staff members have an opportunity to utilize a variety of skills, think creatively, and innovate along with the organization. Remote and hybrid work is possible. Candidates in the DC Metro area are preferred and individuals in the Eastern & Central time zones will be considered for a remote opportunity. Local AMWA employees are currently working in a hybrid capacity.
To apply, send your cover letter, salary range, and resume to skrug@amwa.org.
Qualifications
Five to ten years of experience in related work, preferably with a membership association, in educational course development, conference management, and online learning programs. Candidates must be familiar and proficient in working with technology and databases, such as association management systems (AMS), learning management systems (LMS), and content management systems (CMS). AMWA uses the YM suite of products, and experience with this system is a plus, but not a requirement.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience preferably within a nonprofit organization, association, or healthcare, or medical communications setting with management experience.
- Experience supervising staff, managing vendors, and working with volunteers.
- Experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles working with staff, subject matter experts, and vendors on educational program and resource development.
- Experience working in association management, learning management, content management, and event registration systems.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and ensure deadlines are met.
- Strong technology skills and working knowledge of Office 365 Suite, Microsoft Office applications, proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Survey Monkey, Google Docs.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; comfort with document control and copyediting including the ability to write session descriptions, learning objectives, and speaker correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to initiate and develop productive working partnerships with key stakeholders organization-wide.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment as well as with individuals from a geographically dispersed membership.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a workflow that involves interruptions and multiple projects underway at the same time.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Knowledge of topics within the medical/healthcare/pharma/biotech industry is a plus.
To apply, send your cover letter, salary range, and resume to skrug@amwa.org.
