Associate, Accreditation
About The Position
The Associate, Accreditation supports APTA’s Accreditation department through administrative, operational, and customer service duties that contribute to member value and organizational success. Working under the direction of the Manager, Accreditation, this role carries out assigned activities accurately, efficiently, and professionally to advance APTA’s mission and priorities. The position is located onsite at APTA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances physical therapy to improve societal health.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nonprofit or business setting.
- Exceptional administrative skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Experience with database management software applications.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and see projects through to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Nice To Haves
- Some college.
- Experience working in associations in program or related functions.
- Project management skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Execute assigned program tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain and update Accreditation files, databases, and tracking tools.
- Prepare materials, correspondence, and reports as directed.
- Coordinate scheduling logistics and communications with staff, volunteers, and members.
- Respond to member, volunteer, and staff requests courteously and accurately.
- Support cross-departmental projects as needed.
- Uphold organizational policies, ethical standards, and quality expectations.
- Uphold and foster APTA Staff Values and comply with APTA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support unit, department, team, and association priorities.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Generous retirement contributions.
- Travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
