Associate Director, Professional Engagement

Description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking an Associate Director, Professional Engagement as part of our Science & Health Care team. Reporting to the Director, Program Development and Collaborations, the Associate Director will develop and oversee the work of the ADA's health care professional engagement initiatives. This grant-funded position will have several projects that address diabetes management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic planning, direction, and development of the health care professional education pillar within large-scale ADA initiatives, including internal staff, vendors, sponsors, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders to develop and execute programmatic elements.
• Develop and oversee train the trainer activities, including agenda development, speaker engagement, organizational outreach, promotions and program evaluation components.
• Plan and deliver professional education through virtual webinars and workshops and in-person trainings.
• Manage employees who oversee professional educational programs with rapid turnaround times so that key performance indicators are met successfully.
• Manage advisory groups and/or planning committees and identify faculty to create programs.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers and partners to develop content, extend programmatic reach, and identify new areas of opportunity.
• Manage external vendor relationships as appropriate.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assist Marketing and Communications team with program promotion strategies.
• Manage post-program analysis, including budget reconciliations.
• Participate in proposal writing and proposal review to secure funding for relevant projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of program management experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams, shifting priorities, and accelerated timelines.
• Experience with coordinating in-person professional education events.
• Experience with virtual programming, learning management systems, instructional design, learning engagement tools, and online platforms for professional education a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to help build and manage team productivity/cohesion. Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience leading national advisory groups and collaborating with senior-level volunteers.
• Exceptional time management skills overseeing multiple, concurrent projects in a matrix organization.
• Experience managing budgets and writing financial and grant reports.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes while responding to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based applications.
  
  

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $70,000 - $80,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions
  
  

Req Number SCI-25-00012

About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.

EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.