The Associate Director, Professional Education, will develop and oversee the work of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) mental health initiative. This grant-funded position would manage mental health care professional programming, with particular focus on online education offerings, and volunteer committees and advisory groups. The position reports to the Senior Director, Institute of Learning, in the Science & Health Care Division of the Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the strategic planning, direction, and development of educational programs within ADA’s learning management system, including user experience, content positioning, and engagement opportunities
• Participate in instructional design aspects of content development, including maintaining accountability for quality, instructional integrity, and learning outcomes
• Manage employees who oversee the end-to-end project life cycle of learning programs with rapid turnaround times so that key performance indicators are met successfully
• Manage planning committees and identify faculty to create programs
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers and mental health care professional partners to develop content, extend programmatic reach, and identify new areas of opportunity
• Manage vendor relationships as appropriate
• Serve as subject matter expert to assist Marketing and Communications team with program promotion strategies
• Manage post-program analysis, including budget reconciliations
• Participate in proposal writing and proposal review to secure funding for relevant projects
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of program management experience
• Experience in developing learning objectives, formulating test questions, and ensuring alignment
• Proficiency in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) through practical experience and thorough understanding
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams, shifting priorities, and accelerated timelines
• Experience in learning management systems, instructional design, learning engagement tools, and online platforms for professional education is a plus
• Experience collaborating with mental health professionals preferred
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to help build and manage team productivity/cohesion. Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Experience leading national advisory groups and collaborating with senior-level volunteers
• Exceptional time management skills overseeing multiple concurrent projects in a matrix organization
• Experience managing budgets and writing financial and grant reports
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes while responding to changing circumstances and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
• Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based applications

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $70,000 - $78,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions