Sr Manager, Educational Activities

Senior Manager, Educational Activities

Washington, D.C.

The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

Our expert staff, and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital leadership to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., APhA prepares members to thrive at every career stage and in every pharmacy setting with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We're committed to helping them deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. APhA advocates to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our goal is to facilitate pharmacists' delivery of the highest quality patient-centered care.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

Collaboration- We strive to produce meaningful products and services in the spirit of trust and partnership throughout the organization. To achieve success, we are flexible, adaptable, open-minded, cooperative, and inclusive.

Accountability- We strive to meet the highest standards of ethical behavior. Equity, integrity, transparency, and personal responsibility drive everything we do. We are good stewards of organizational and human resources, and we are champions for our members and colleagues.

Respect- We are committed to seeking to understand others' perspectives and appreciating our differences; treating others with consideration, thoughtfulness, and empathy; recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting each other; being fair to and supportive of our colleagues; attentively listening, and communicating tactfully and sensitively.

Excellence- We strive to deliver high-quality, innovative, and best-in-class products and services that offer high value to members and stakeholders. We embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As the Senior Manager, Educational Activities, you will:

• Manage educational content including needs assessment, content development, and ACPE guidelines.
• Identify, recruit and work with SMEs to develop content for APhA meetings and supported programs.
• Apply best practices of instructional design and adult learning theory to the strategy, design and delivery of educational content, and recommend optimal learning modality
• Manage all aspects of speaker communication and documentation including online speaker agreements, registration, travel arrangements, reimbursement.
• Manage the contributed papers program including marketing, review process, onsite presentation, and abstract publication.
• Manage the education logistics prior to meetings and onsite, including: site visits, room scheduling, audio visual needs, food and beverage, and room set-up requirements.
• Precepting - Fellows and APPE Pharmacy Students

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
APhA may be the right fit for you if you are:

Experience and Education required:

• PharmD degree is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 1+ year of a Residency/Fellowship and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Direct experience in developing and implementing training programs is required; association education planning experience is preferred.

Skills, knowledge and abilities required:

• Knowledge of ACPE/ACCME Standards and adult learning principles
• Knowledge of educational technologies, learning management systems, and distance/online learning
• Knowledge of pharmacy education activity development process
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple work tasks effectively
• Attention to detail; good proofreading skills
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Access proficiency
• Database experience
• Must be able to travel to live education meetings.
• Experience with on-site meetings management
• Office management skills, including ability to organize material and files to handle routine details, such as filing and arranging meetings
• Familiarity with budget and accounting processes a plus

LOCATION: Washington, DC - Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)

MORE ABOUT US
APhA offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program that includes:

• A salary of $93,000-$112,000 that commensurate with experience
• Two Medical Plans (HSA & POS Plan Options Available)
• Free Basic Dental Plan (Employee Coverage Only)
• A Vision plan for as little as $15 per month (All coverage levels)
• Free Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Contributions towards your HSA Account (HSA Health Plans Only)- $750/employee coverage and $1,500/family coverage
• Traditional & Roth 401(K) plans with a 100% match (up to the first 5%) as of your first day of work and;
• A host of other benefits (Paid-Time off, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Support, and much more!

APhA does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.