Description

ACAAI DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Executive Administration, Inc.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is seeking a Director of Education, a hybrid position with three days a week in the organization’s Arlington Heights office. The Director of Education serves as a key member of the College’s leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic vision, oversight, and execution of the College’s professional education activities in accordance with established ACCME standards. In addition to managing a diverse education portfolio, this role helps to spearhead cross-departmental collaboration on projects involving education-related technologies. The Education Director ensures alignment between education strategy, organizational needs, and available technology to drive innovation and impact, while ensuring the highest standards and accreditation of educational programming.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Oversight

• Facilitates the development and leads the execution of the College’s educational programs in alignment with established goals and member needs.
• Directs and ensures the successful delivery of high-quality educational programs including but not limited to: Continuing Medical Education; Maintenance of Certification; Nursing Continuing Education; non-credit educational programs, educational tools and resources.
• Leads and manages the Education team (6 staff members) as well as additional contractor staff including setting department priorities, coaching staff, and evaluating performance.
• Directs the development of future educational programs and the revision of current offerings for live and online learning environments.
• Directs the collection, analysis and reporting of educational program data, as required by members, funders, partners and stakeholders.
• Participates and contributes to the College’s strategic planning process.
• Identifies, develops and promotes standards for quality physician education that improves health care for patients and their communities
• Defines and enforces overarching education strategies. Identifies high-level education issues and develops solutions
• Performs the (non-voting) role of Education Advisor to the Education Council and the Education Committees.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership   

• Provides executive leadership and strategic input for the selection, implementation, and oversight of cross-functional digital platforms (e.g., learning management systems, membership portals, etc.).
  Leads or co-leads RFP development processes for education (or multi-department) platforms, working in close partnership with IT, Membership, Communications and Finance.

Accreditation, Compliance & Standards 

• Ensures compliance with ACCME and other relevant accrediting bodies
• Directs the College’s reaccreditation efforts and pursuance of ACCME Commendation
• Oversees mitigation and review of conflicts of interest and disclosure processes
• Directs annual accreditation reporting and continuous improvement planning.

Program and Portfolio Management

• Provides executive direction and hands-on management/oversight of educational initiatives
• Provides comprehensive review, critique, and editing of course materials developed by internal staff and external developers.
• Conducts a review meeting after program launch to review participants’ evaluations and revise future program and materials as needed
• Oversees evaluation, design, and implementation of tools and processes used for program evaluations (Kirkpatrick’s Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 evaluations)
• Manages the Education Award nomination and selection process

Annual Meeting Strategy & Leadership

• Provides guidance to the Annual Meeting Program Committee
• Facilitates Annual Meeting theme development, education strategy, and assists with session planning in collaboration with the program committee and Annual Meeting Manager
• Attends the Annual Meeting to oversee the various education-related components

Vendor, Consultant and Partnership Management

• Oversees external vendor and consultant relationships related to education projects
• Leads RFP development, contract negotiation, and vendor selection for education-related and select cross-functional platforms
• Ensures project timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met for all third-party engagements
• Works with subject matter experts, developers, and instructional designers to explain and employ design and development guidelines and ensure quality of learning materials.
• Works with other disciplines and staff members as needed to help shape new products from a technical and education perspective

Financial Oversite and Resource Development

• Develops and manages the Education Department budget in alignment with organizational and educational strategy
• Collaborates with the Executive Medical Director and Development Director to help secure funding and sponsorship of educational initiatives (when appropriate)
• Ensures compliance with all financial and grant reporting requirements for funded projects

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Serves as the College’s primary contact to the ACCME, Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, and to the American Board of Allergy & Immunology on matters related to professional education and Maintenance of Certification
• Assists with the review and development of promotional and outreach materials for educational offerings

Technology

• Provides oversight of the Learning Management System (EthosCE) and the programmatic functions of the Annual Meeting platforms (eShow and Perception Solutions)
• Demonstrates a depth of knowledge and technical skills in effectively utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Demonstrates a depth of knowledge and leads the Education Team in the application of Instructional Systems Design to all projects and products

Other

• Stays abreast of emerging trends in learning technologies, instructional design, management, leadership, and professional skills training; keeps informed about cutting edge technology, and is sought out as an expert, to provide advice in areas of education technology
• Takes responsibility for individual and team performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracks progress against goals, ensures feedback and addresses performance issues promptly
• Demonstrates understanding of peer evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
• Serves as a liaison to the educational committees, leadership and Board of Regents
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: ACAAI Executive Director

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Health Professions Education, Education Leadership, or Healthcare Administration
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in continuing medical education (CME), with at least 5 years in a medical association, managing an ACCME accredited education program, including: establishing goals and measures, directing implementation, managing the budget, and evaluating effectiveness
• 5+ years leading a team of educational professionals
• 3+ years of experience applying an instructional systems design (ISD) approach and adult learning theory to the design development, and delivery of classroom, webinar, e-learning, and online learning programs
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving digital infrastructure, member platforms and learning platforms
• Deep knowledge of ACCME accreditation and adult learning principles
• Exceptional communication, vendor management, and leadership skills
• Experience with managing continuing medical education (CME) programs through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
• Experience in managing the evaluation, selection, implementation and utilization of a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably EthosCE
• Experience in overseeing the processes of evaluation, selection, implementation and utilization and ongoing maintenance of 3rd party Event Management Software and Abstract Management platforms
• Familiarity with current knowledge management practices and their integration into strategic learning program development

SEARCH PROCESS

This search is being conducted by Tuft & Associates. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Karen Dunn Caspers, MSNM, CAE, c/o [email protected]