NP Education Specialist

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Inc.•Austin, TX

6h•$88,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is a full-service professional membership organization that empowers all Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership. AANP takes pride in serving the NP community and our team members work together to move the association forward. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. In addition to competitive benefits, AANP offers team members a creative work environment with the opportunity for personal growth and success. Applicants for this role must submit a cover letter and upload their resume with the online employment application.

Requirements

Graduate degree in the field of Nurse Practitioner or Pharmacy.
Five or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner (MSN, DNP, PhD or equivalent) or Pharmacist (PharmD).
Experience in academic or continuing education with a broad knowledge of adult learning principles.
Experience conducting literature reviews.
Experience developing and managing grant and project budgets.
Strong organization and project coordination skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with high level of accuracy.
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform all communications in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to network and collaborate effectively with internal and external colleagues.
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in Family, Adult, or Adult/Gerontology.
Preferred experience writing needs assessments and grant proposals.
Experience in development and accreditation processes for educational activities preferred.
Basic understanding of statistical analysis.
Analysis software knowledge.
Previous experience with Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Descript.

Responsibilities

Recommends educational content based on member feedback, surveys, needs assessments, prior activity evaluations, emerging advancements, and hot topics.
Compiles, writes, and/or edits designated grant applications, using clear writing skills and in accordance with funding organization's guidelines.
Prepares the grant proposal budget for review and submission by the Grant Accounting Specialist.
Submits grant proposal information to funder (i.e., via portal, e-mail), in collaboration with the Grant Accounting Specialist.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned educational activities and materials, based on established need, theory, and using a systematic approach.
Prepares reports for AANP leaders, funders, and partners.
Ensures that documentation of educational activities, in the project files, is appropriate, current, and complete.
Effectively identifies and coordinates program faculty, contributors, vendors, and peer reviewers in preparation of assigned initiatives.
Obtains quotes for and provision of services related to grant development, and execution of deliverables.
Develops, tracks, and oversees projects, ensuring completion consistent with the proposed milestones, budget/costs, and deliverables.
Performs statistical analysis of program data for outcomes reporting.
Plans, designs, and disseminates learner outcomes analysis through power point presentations, snapshots, and posters.
Responds to grant funder’s request for information including any required status reports.
When applicable, collaborates with other departments and outside education partners for potential grant proposals and education projects.
Maintains current knowledge of major health conditions, current evidence-based recommendations & guidelines, and pharmacological & non-pharmacological treatments.
Maintains familiarity with AANP Continuing Education (CE) related standards, as well as relevant recommendations from external organizations such as ACCME, OIG, FDA, and PhRMA.
Assists with AANP conference session reviews as directed.
Collaborates with Director of LMS to ensure relevant AANP-developed CE activity content is current, accurate, and maintains high quality standards.
Participates in process improvements related to grants and education development.
Effectively represents AANP as requested by the Director of Education by assisting with organizational activities, projects and other duties as directed.

Benefits

Multiple health plan options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided by AANP at no cost to you
Voluntary Life and AD&D optional coverage for you and your family
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare or Dependent Care) or a Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on medical benefit election
Disability Benefits provided by AANP at no cost to you
Accident and Critical Illness optional coverage for you and your family
401(k) and Roth retirement plan options with up to 6% employer matching and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Vacation that accrues each pay period; unused vacation may be carried over into the next year if below maximum limits
12 Paid Sick Days annually for you or to care for a family member; unused sick days may be carried over into the next year
14 Paid Holidays annually, available immediately
Educational Reimbursement Program available after 6 months of employment
Professional Development opportunities