Medical Education & Training

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to advancing digestive health by empowering clinicians and researchers with essential resources and expert guidance. As part of its mission, AGA is committed to fostering excellence in medical continuing education, ensuring healthcare professionals have continuous access to innovative learning opportunities. These initiatives are designed to enhance clinical expertise, promote lifelong learning, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in digestive health.

To further these objectives, AGA is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to oversee and enhance its educational and constituency initiatives. This pivotal role involves leading the development of new programs, identifying emerging opportunities in both in-person and online learning environments, and collaborating with executive leadership to design and expand revenue-generating educational offerings. Candidates with a proven ability to formulate strategic solutions and cultivate impactful learning experiences are encouraged to apply.

WHY WORK AT AGA?

• We care about our core values: innovative, engaged, collaborative, open, inclusive.
• We value work-life balance and provide generous time off.
• Market competitive compensation plus 7% employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Remote/ or hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive health care benefits at a reasonable cost.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                       Director, Education and Credentialing

REPORTS TO:          Vice President, Education Strategy & Member Initiatives

SUMMARY:             Directs and leads a variety of education and constituency programs.  This position is responsible for expansion of AGA’s offerings to new audiences or other constituencies.  Takes a leadership role in identifying opportunities for new ideas in both education and e-learning and works with staff to develop proposals and needs assessments. Continuously works with leadership to develop new concepts for revenue generation, including expansion of existing programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for development of new activities/programs that generate revenue within the areas relating to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
   • This position is responsible for expansion of AGA’s offerings to the APP audience and requires strategic planning, program implementation and revenue growth.
   • Oversight and growth of recently launched APP credentialing program.
   • Develop strategic plan for increased APP involvement in AGA, as well as oversee management of implementation of all APP activities and programs.
   • Lead staff implementation of APP activities.
   • Support possible future Advance Practice Provider group, subcommittee or advisory board as needed.
2. Oversight of AGA’s e-learning strategy including ensuring use of the learning management system meets learner’s needs and maximizes educational effectiveness.
3. Initiate activity with education and corporate relations to develop ideas and concepts for proposal development. Develop plan for creation and implementation of writing needs assessments for various proposals.
4. Support grant proposal development and program evaluation activities, including data collection and analysis for key education initiatives.
5. Work with internal marketing and communications teams to ensure AGA is appropriately promoting and highlighting the offerings for APP learners.
6. Formulate budgets and monitor the financial status/prospects of programs/activities within purview of department.
7. Lead, motivate and evaluate the performance of direct staff reports.
8. Assume other duties as assigned, commensurate with the scope and responsibility of the position.
9. Work as a team member within the organization to facilitate mutual respect and positive working relationships with other staff, vendors/contractors and association members.

Qualifications

1. Graduate/advanced degree, or extensive commensurate work experience is preferred; an undergraduate degree is required.
2. General understanding of the nation’s health care delivery system is expected, as is a good working knowledge of the GME system and its attendant institutions.
3. Prior experience with e-learning and learning management systems is required.
4. Minimum of three years working in a member association environment in a relevant facet of professional education.
5. Demonstrated project management skills: capable of successfully delivering multiple, frequently simultaneous programs in a demanding, multidisciplinary and deadline driven environment – with accountability to other senior managers and volunteer leadership. PMP certification a plus.
6. Capable of skillfully managing relationships with outside organizations (associations, vendors, etc.). Must present professionally to both internal and external audiences, including but not limited to speaking assignments.
7. Excellent writing, oral presentation, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
8. Sophisticated command of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, ability to utilize Co-Pilot and other AI tools to improve efficiency, able to acclimate to new tools and systems quickly.

About American Gastroenterological Association

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, AGA has grown to include more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology.

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