Program Manager, Professional Education
About The Position
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Development Manager, Professional Education. The location for this position can be home-based. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded, opportunity. Current funding will expire on 6/30/2029, with the possibility of extension. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of principles and practices of program management
- Minimum three (3) years of experience managing programs
- Ability to organize and prioritize workflow, establish and meet critical deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Must have the ability to travel overnight up to 10% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Experience in managing continuing medical education programs
Responsibilities
- Manage all activities necessary for developing, implementing, and maintaining current and new Healthcare Professional medical education programs.
- Identify and manage the program volunteer planning committee by soliciting faculty nominations, inviting members, scheduling planning calls, taking meeting minutes, and following up on action items. Oversee the development of education content from the planning committee, as well as obtain Science Review on these items.
- Manage program-related vendors, including those who handle case-based outcomes surveys, those who develop and host program websites or activities, and those who are responsible for slide set production, training videos, and website design.
- Develop program materials including attendee handouts, coordinator handouts, resource sheets and speaker information. Ensure materials comply with the guidelines of accrediting bodies. Collaborate with department members to ensure appropriate marketing efforts are implemented for managed programs.
- Ensure all activities that are CME/CE certified for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists meet the American Heart Association’s accrediting agencies’ policies and standards. Implement and maintain appropriate tracking, filing, and recording systems to ensure that all required documentation is in place for every activity certified for credit.
- Establish trusted communication with volunteers and anticipate needs and expectations; work with internal departments to meet department goals and establish the Association as a leader in the field.
- Management of project timelines, deadline compliance,, and effective communication.
- Manage revenue and budget for established portfolio while identifying potential cost savings and supporting revenue goals.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life insurance
- retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
- employee assistance program
- employee wellness program
- telemedicine
- medical consultation
- Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
- 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
