Director of Practice & Policy, AAAAI

EDI • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is seeking a Director of Practice & Policy to provide strategic leadership for the development and execution of advocacy and public policy initiatives. This role partners with the Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee leadership to identify and implement effective strategies for achieving advocacy and policy objectives. The Director will oversee the direction, management, and coordination of the staff team responsible for implementing these initiatives, ensuring alignment and efficient execution of priorities. This position also serves as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall management and success of the AAAAI.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of association management, advocacy/public policy program development and supervisory experience
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a public policy strategy for the AAAAI that supports the strategic objectives of the association, advocating for allergy/immunology services that result in optimal patient care and improved quality of life, and for the appropriate reimbursement for these services.
• Serve as liaison to the Practice & Policy Division of the AAAAI Board of Directors, assisting in the identification and directing staff functions to ensure achievement of Division goals and objectives, and providing and/or managing direct administrative support with regard to meetings, conference calls, minutes, and reports to the Board.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Advocacy Committee including directing staff functions to ensure achievement of Committee goals and objectives, and providing and/or managing direct administrative support with regard to meetings, conference calls, minutes, and reports as necessary.
• Represent the AAAAI in various coalition and partnership efforts with related organizations.
• Provide direction and leadership to Practice & Policy staff team members, monitoring interactions among individual members to ensure efficient use of resources and unity of effort.
• Provide regular performance evaluations of directly supervised team members with rewards and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Serve as liaison to various assigned committees within the AAAAI, coordinating activities and providing support as needed to achieve objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director