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Senior Manager, Education Programs

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

This position supports the Director of Professional Development with the administration of the overall educational program for the Society for Vascular Surgery, including overseeing the administration of policies and procedures related to the ACCME Essentials and Standards and AMA requirements.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Duties and projects in the following areas to include but not limited to:

  • Support the Director of Professional Development with the development and implementation of strategic planning for the SVS education program.
  • Oversee the administration of policies and procedures related to the ACCME Essentials and Standards and AMA requirements.
  • For enduring programs, manage and/or supervise the planning and development and management of enduring education. 
  • For assigned live events, manage the planning, development, and onsite program; coordinate all program-related support, including collection of all session materials; assist in production of the program book and collateral materials; manage the onsite event.
  • Provide strategic planning and development support for new educational initiatives and manage the implementation of these programs in collaboration with committees, workgroups, and staff teams.
  • Oversee the development, collection, recording, and accuracy of required program-related data in the abstract submission system. Maintain up-to-date project reports and documentation for all assigned education programs.
  • Develop and maintain all education activity files and evaluations for assigned programs to meet ACCME criteria and standards.
  • Assist with the development of annual budgets and monitor budgets of assigned programs.
  • Provide administrative support for assigned education-related committees and attend education-related committee meetings as needed.
  • Participate in other daily administrative and support functions, including responding to telephone calls and requests and other general administrative tasks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree
Learning Management Systems
Strategic planning
Education events
Medical education
Continuing medical education
Skills/Experience: 

Required Skills: 

  • Strong communication skills and computer skills.
  • Must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Team-centered focus with the ability to lead team efforts efficiently with limited resources.
  • Positive approach toward customer service.
  • Ability to work independently on projects and meet deadlines consistently. 
  • Required travel to programs and meetings several times a year and occasional evening and weekend work.
  • Required travel to the Vascular Annual Meeting, committee meetings, and live courses; occasional weekend work.

Education and Experience:

  • 6 to 10 years’ experience with a healthcare related association
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or liberal arts degree is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing continuing medical education and knowledge of ACCME requirements
  • Communications skills
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Live educational events
  • Strategic planning experience and experience with online education and videos a plus.

Physical Requirements & Environment

Typical office setting with routine sitting and occasional standing. Routine use of basic office equipment and computer. Routine local travel is required for this position. Occasional evening and/or weekend work maybe required based on business needs. Occasional telecommuting is allowed.

Our commitment

SVS offers a comprehensive and competitive recognition and reward program. We believe in professional staff development.  We know that our investment in employee growth provides even greater potential for them to contribute to our organization, each other, and the community at large. 

About the Society for Vascular Surgery

The Society for Vascular Surgery advances the care and knowledge of vascular disease, which affects the veins and arteries of the body, to improve lives everywhere. It counts more than 6,000 medical professionals worldwide as members, including surgeons, physicians and nurses. For more information about vascular health and the society, please visit www.vascular.org.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Organization Info

Society for Vascular Surgery

Overview
Headquarters: 
Rosemont, IL, USA
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1947
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research and public awareness.

Programs: 

SVS seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health. Our mission has many aspects:

  • Promote, encourage and improve the dissemination of knowledge concerning all aspects of vascular disease and health
  • Provide education for vascular surgeons in new science, surgical techniques and practice
  • Serve as a strong advocate for members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery
  • Improve the diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease
  • Clearly define the role of surgery, endovascular surgery and medical management in the treatment and prevention of vascular disease
  • Promote clinical and basic research in vascular disease
  • Promote the development and implementation of new technology for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease
  • Standardize the nomenclature and reporting of vascular diseases and develop appropriate position statements and guidelines 
  • Address social, economic, ethical and legal issues related to vascular surgery
  • Enhance the ability to provide care and serve disparate communities through a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Promote diversity and inclusion in vascular surgery education, training and research
Why Work For Us?: 

The SVS is a small non-profit medical association fostering a culture of leadership and professional development. We are strong supporters of continuing education. 

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 28 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Society for Vascular Surgery
industry: 
Nonprofit