Program Manager, Practice Management
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Practice & Policy
DIRECT REPORTS: None
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt, Full-time
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL: Mid Level (Non-Supervisory)
CLIENT/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is a professional medical society dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma, and immunology. With more than 7,000 members worldwide, AAAAI supports education, research, clinical care, and advocacy to improve patient outcomes. Its work includes publishing leading scientific journals, hosting an annual scientific meeting, providing continuing medical education, advocating for issues impacting physician practice, funding research through its Foundation, and offering resources and tools for both clinicians and the public.
The Practice & Policy Division facilitates volunteer physician leadership efforts to support AAAAI members through practice management resources and by advocacy and education outreach to payers, federal and state regulatory agencies, collaboration with other interested organizations, and regulatory and legislative authorities at the state and national level.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Responsible for developing and managing program initiatives related to the AAAAI strategic plan, ensuring standardization of key processes, optimal use of resources and continued interaction with program participants.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
- Develop and manage program initiatives related to the Practice & Policy initiatives in the AAAAI strategic plan, ensuring standardization of key processes, optimal use of resources and continued interaction with program participants.
- Collaborate with the Director, Practice & Policy in serving as a liaison to external collaborators and funders, ensuring that the AAAAI is viewed as organized, professional and the source for expertise in allergy/immunology.
- Develop materials and reports (oral, written and digital) for the appropriate committees, task forces or Board of Directors on program initiatives, making recommendations for continuation or expansion of existing programs based on results and evaluations.
- Plan and implement webinars and meetings, including working with Education staff to ensure compliance with accreditation guidelines and support accreditation excellence goals.
- Develop/write/update program materials and proposals to secure support of various initiatives.
- Monitor the healthcare environment and policy as it impacts the AAAAI and the specialty to engage in strategic discussion and brainstorming with the Practice & Policy team and our members.
- Serve as liaison to various assigned committees within the AAAAI, coordinating activities and providing support as needed to achieve objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; computer proficiency
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
3-5 years of association management and/or program development experience; Bachelor’s degree.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Approximately 2-3 weeks per year; some evening and weekend work may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee, WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting, packaging, etc.)
Minimal lifting required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Some early morning, evening and weekend work may be required to meet client needs.
Attendance at the annual meeting is required.