Program Manager, Education, SRS
Program Manager, Education
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Education Manager, SRS
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt, Full-time (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week)
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL: Mid-Level (Non-Supervisory)
CLIENT/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that has gained recognition as one of the world's premier spine societies. The SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal conditions. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows (Members) support that commitment. Current membership includes more than 1,650 of the world's leading spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological), researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal conditions
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Senior Education Manager, the Program Manager provides management for abstract selection for IMAST, the SRS Annual Meeting, and Regional Scientific Meeting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
- Manage abstract submission system for IMAST, the SRS Annual Meeting, and Regional Scientific Meeting, including set-up, the editing process, and working with respective committees on selection and development of scientific programs.
- Abstract Speaker Management for SRS Annual Meeting and IMAST. Including but not limited to speaker invitation letters, confirmation of participation, permission forms, and upload of necessary materials.
- Liaise with Senior Meetings Manager on Regional Scientific Meeting planning.
- Assist Senior Education Manager with CME accreditation tasks as necessary.
- Work with Meetings Team as needed on tasks for two annual conferences, including registration assistance on-site.
- Work with assigned SRS Committees as a Staff Liaison, including scheduling of regular conference calls, preparation of agendas and minutes, and general communication.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing and organizational skills, good oral communication skills. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills are a must.
- Ability to work independently but part of a small, strong team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in working with association or medical background preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
One to two weeks per year, including some international travel.
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.)
- Ability to move freely around Annual Meeting site.
- Some packaging and lifting up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Tolerance for occasional long hours
- Some weekend, early morning and evening work may be required.