The mission of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is to ensure that health professionals, patients and their care providers, governments, and the public world-wide have the educational and research resources that are essential in understanding, diagnosing, and treating persons with epilepsy. Established in 1909, ILAE is one of the oldest international neurology organizations currently consisting of 128 National Chapters and a global membership of nealry 30,000 health professionals.

The ILAE Education Manager will be responsible for managing and implementing the ILAE’s educational and career development portfolio including live, online, and enduring accredited and non-accredited activities. This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Executive Director. Although the position is fully work from home, to comply with tax and employment regulations the successful candidate will need to be legally a resident in either the USA, UK, or Republic of Ireland.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, business, or related discipline
• Three to five years’ experience implementing synchronous and asynchronous adult educational programs in an academic, corporate, healthcare, or non-profit setting
• Knowledge of ACCME accreditation requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing, organization, time management, and project management with strong attention to detail

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, functioning well autonomously and as a team member

• Excellent verbal and written English and strong interpersonal communications skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies across multiple time zones and a diverse community
• Strong computer skills, including learning management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe with demonstrated aptitude for quickly and efficiently learning and embracing new software

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to four times in a year.
• Multilingual fluency/literacy would be a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

  Coordination and development support to ILAE’s Educational Portfolio

• Oversee the development and execution of existing ILAE Academy courses and programs, evaluating and recommending updates as needed

• Assist with configuration, implementation, and content management for the ILAE Academy’s learning management system (Totara).
• Liaise with the program organizers for the ILAE Schools and provide, as needed, support with budget submission, endorsement processes, promotion, and financial reporting
• Liaise with Regional Chairs/Education focal points to ensure effective coordination between central and regional education programs
• Ensure all educational programs adhere to established deadlines, scope, and organizational policies
• Work closely with the communications team on marketing/promotion initiatives for education activities to ensure accurate and effective promotion and dissemination to all relevant audiences
• Work to ensure that programs meet revenue and expense goals. Monitor Academy payment reports/reconciliation
• Update as needed and maintain the comprehensive, cross organizational ILAE Education Portfolio and (in conjunction with the Communication Team) the corresponding ILAE web pages
• Provide development support for new educational initiatives and manage the implementation of these programs in collaboration with the Education Council and related committees and staff
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends for synchronous and asynchronous adult learning, learning technology and other relevant areas, implementing innovative techniques where possible to serve the needs of members

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

• Responsible for development and oversight of the system for meeting ACCME accreditation requirements of the ILAE Joint Provider including overall program evaluation, policies, procedures and required documentation for courses, enduring materials, and online CME

Support to the Education Council

• Contribute meaningfully to strategic planning efforts, conceptualization and implementation of long-term goals, objectives, and metrics to ensure successful outcomes in alignment with the ILAE strategic plan
• Provide administrative support for assigned education-related committees and taskforces and attend education-related committee meetings
• Assist with the development of budgets and routinely monitors budgets of assigned programs
• Support the Education Council in developing and maintaining external partnerships and effective partnership programs

Fellowships, Mentorship and Career Development Programs

• Contribute meaningfully to strategic planning efforts, conceptualization and implementation of long-term goals, objectives, and metrics to ensure successful outcomes in alignment with the ILAE strategic plan
• Provide administrative support for the Career Development Commission and taskforces and attend education-related meetings
• Assist with the development of budgets and routinely monitors budgets of assigned programs

Congress Related Educational Programs

• Provide coordination and administrative support for the ILAE Congress Teaching Program, Leadership Program and Mentor-Mentee program, working closely with the Congress Team
• Support the relevant Faculties with the development of the content and materials for the above-mentioned congress related educational programs including their evaluation and continual improvement

Other relevant duties as agreed in discussion with supervisor

About International League Against Epilepsy

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world's preeminent association of healthcare professionals and scientists working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Founded in 1909, the organization now consists of 123 Chapters and over 25,000 international members. Our goals are: •To advance and disseminate knowledge about epilepsy •To promote research, education and training •To improve services and care for patients, especially by prevention, diagnosis and treatment

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