Position Summary

The Manager of Education is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the ASMBS Learning Management System (LMS). Reporting to the Director of Education and Compliance, this role supports the delivery of accredited and non-accredited educational programs by managing online learning activities, ensuring accurate content deployment, supporting learners and faculty, and maintaining consistent operational and compliance standards.

Learning Management System (LMS) Leadership

• Serve as the primary administrator for the ASMBS LMS, including course setup, content updates, user account management, learner support, reporting, and system optimization.
• Manage online education programs, including Journal CME, webinars, and enduring learning activities, from development and launch through evaluation and post-activity reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty, volunteers, and internal staff to ensure educational content is posted accurately, on time, and in accordance with ASMBS policies and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor LMS workflows to support compliance with ACCME Standards and other applicable continuing education requirements, escalating issues to the Director of Education and Compliance as needed.
• Generate and maintain reports related to participation, completion, and credit claiming to support internal evaluation, accreditation, and leadership reporting.
• Administer ABS MOC credit processes, including credit transfer, reporting, learner assistance, troubleshooting, and maintaining seamless LMS and ACCME PARS integration.
  Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and best practices for LMS administration to ensure consistency, scalability, and continuity of operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to LMS functionality, user experience, and integration with other association systems.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and faculty on LMS processes and tools, as appropriate.

Accreditation and Compliance

• Manage and maintain all CME/CE activity files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to ACCME Standards and ASMBS internal procedures.
• Support the Director of Education and Compliance in preparing materials for audits, reaccreditation, and internal quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education and Compliance to ensure activities meet educational objectives, quality benchmarks, and documentation requirements.
  
  

Committee and Program Support

• Serve as the staff partner for the Video Committee, supporting meetings, timelines, submissions, reviews, and project execution.
• Act as liaison for jointly provided activities, providing guidance on policies, documentation requirements, and CME processes.
  
  

Annual Meeting and Hands-On Lab Support

• Lead operational planning and onsite execution of the Annual Meeting Hands-On Lab, including coordination with faculty and logistics teams.
• Support abstract, video, and session submission processes as assigned, ensuring compliance with timelines and program requirements.
• Assist with onsite education operations, including session monitoring, signage, evaluations, and attendee support.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, timelines, and documentation for all educational programs.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement within the Education Department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of ASMBS.
  
  

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
  

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, healthcare administration, public health, business, communications, or related field.
• Experience administering a learning management system, preferably within a professional association, healthcare, or accredited continuing education environment.
• Familiarity with continuing education operations (e.g., CME, CE, enduring activities, webinars) and accreditation standards is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in continuing medical education or healthcare professional education.
• Experience working within a medical specialty society or nonprofit professional association.
• Familiarity with bariatric or metabolic healthcare environments is a plus.
• CAE, CHCP, PMP or other relevant professional credential(s) is desirable.

About ASMBS

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the largest national society for this specialty. MISSION: Our mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals affected by obesity and related conditions through advances in metabolic and bariatric surgical techniques and other medical interventions. VISION: Our vision is to elevate global health and quality of life by significantly reducing the impact of obesity and its associated illnesses worldwide. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the premier organization in its field. We aim to: Elevate the standard of care and therapy for those impacted by obesity. Push the boundaries of scientific knowledge in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Facilitate meaningful dialogues among healthcare experts focusing on obesity and its associated conditions. Serve as the definitive authority and go-to resource in the realm of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Advocate for equitable access to top-tier treatment options for individuals with obesity. Meet the diverse educational and professional requirements of our membership.

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