Director, Educational Content is charged with the responsibility of overseeing and maintaining ACR’s status as an ACCME-accredited and compliant CME & MOC provider; interpreting accreditation regulations and providing training to staff and volunteers; managing the ACR’s educational content strategy; contributing to special initiatives that expand ACR’s educational outreach and presence; and supporting the Committee on Education by providing input on strategic direction and initiatives under the incumbent’s purview.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the following, related to Continuing Medical Education Compliance:
Managing and directing the ACR’s CME activities to ensure that each activity and all related documentation, policies, and procedures comply with regulatory standards and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Essential Areas and Elements (including the Standards for Commercial Support) and Accreditation Policies
Overseeing and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements of all CME activities
Ensuring that the educational needs are linked to the objectives, content, and outcomes; ensuring that appropriate evaluation tools are developed during the planning process
Ensuring all CME activities are consistent with the expressed needs of the target audience(s) as prescribed in the mission statement and identified by needs assessment sources
Evaluating the overall effectiveness of the CME program and make recommendations for consideration by the Committee on Education regarding future program development and implementation
Coordinating the evaluation of program/speakers, and needs assessment surveys for all CME activities
Accountable for ensuring final activity reports are completed within 90 days post-activity
Performing internal audit of all CME activities on an annual basis
Compiling and developing annual reports on the CME program with analysis of program’s outcomes and accomplishments
Providing the Committee on Education with notices of commendation or deficiency and recommending corrective measures annually
Developing the ACR’s Self Study Report, Performance-in-Practice Review, and the Accreditation Interview
Interpreting accreditation regulations and providing training to staff and committee members with respect to activity development and implementation
Keeping abreast of changes in ACCME policies and ensuring compliance with such changes
Maintaining and updating the standard operating procedure manual, templates, forms, and materials for the development and implementation of CME activities
Providing counsel to planning committees and staff regarding the planning processes, development, implementation, and evaluation of CME activities
Working with the Director, Corporate Relations to ensure all procedures relating to commercial support comply with ACCME guidelines
Manage ACR’s educational content strategy to ensure
High-quality, user-focused content from all areas of the ACR is created
Processes for ongoing content management are created and adhered to so ACR content remains relevant and useful over time
Overseeing the continuing quality improvement process for activities through ongoing evaluation and assessment (audit at least annually) ensuring that activities are consistent with the educational needs established from practice gaps and measured for desired outcomes
Developing and implementing plan to measure various activity metrics, such as performance progress and ROI for existing and future educational programs
The ACR can make data-driven decisions about what to create, what to revise, what to promote, and what to retire
Evaluating requests for CME sponsorship from internal and external sources and providing recommendations to Committee on Education
Manage and implement sponsorship initiative’s, if needed
Contributing to special initiatives that expand ACR’s educational outreach and presence. Relevant duties include:
Make recommendations based on practice gaps and needs assessment data
Identifying and assessing appropriate partners
Contribute to grant submissions
Managing and implementing pilot educational initiatives
Some overnight travel as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
Any additional responsibilities as the Snr. Director, Education, Vice President, Education or the ACR Executive Vice President may assign
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in related field or Bachelor’s and equivalent experience
Minimum of five years’ experience in medical association and/or medical education program management with particular knowledge of issues related to Continuing Medical Education compliance
Expert knowledge regarding Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Essential Areas and Elements (including the Standards for Commercial Support) and Accreditation Policies; the AMA guidelines regarding Continuing Medical Education (CME); and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program and requirements
CCMEP (Certified Continuing Medical Education Professional) certification preferred
Demonstrated expertise and success in:
Clear oral and written communication
Ability to design and utilize diverse communications methods and tools clearly convey concepts
Strategic thinking and effectively putting new ideas into action
Developing and implementing initiatives to ensure results are attained and quality standards are met
Creating, implementing and maintaining processes / programs that involve multiple teams/departments
Ability to train and hold colleagues accountable
Complex problem-solving
Using data to drive decision-making
Ability to work within a team structure
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Consensus-building with both internal and external constituencies
Ability to meet deadlines
Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft applications, databases, and Internet communications
The ACR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The ACR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities or conducts business
This is not a contract. The description and duties as they relate to this position are subject to change as reasonable business necessity dictates. In the event of such changes, a new job description may be created.
Internal Number: 122-77
About American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology's mission is advancing rheumatology. The organization is for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that meet the mission through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support.The ACR provides professional education for its members through several venues. The Annual Scientific Meeting, held each fall, is the premier scientific meeting devoted to the rheumatic diseases. This meeting draws thousands of rheumatologists and arthritis health professionals from around the world. A winter rheumatology symposium, spring clinical meetings, and other topical conferences round out the ACR's educational offerings.
