Manager, State Society Relations - Washington
1 day ago
Job description
The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Manager, State Society Relations located in our Washington, DC office responsible for serving as primary liaison between the Academy and state and local dermatology societies.
Develop, manage, coordinate and track impact of the Academy's strategic relationships and collaboration with the network of state and local/regional societies.
Works closely with internal departments and volunteer leaders to ensure state societies are informed, supported, and engaged in Academy initiatives.
About Us:
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations.
A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care.
With a membership of more than 21,000 members worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.
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Responsibilities:
Supports alignment of state and national advocacy priorities, particularly on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the specialty.
Work collaboratively across the Academy to actively identify areas of opportunity to further engage, collaborate, support, and foster bi-directional dialogue with state and local dermatology societies.
As liaison across departments, facilitate the flow of bi-directional information between state and local societies and the Academy, and ensure effective integration of appropriate functions (e.g., marketing/communication, and community relations) to advance visibility of specialty.
Manage and coordinate state leadership efforts through the State Society President's Summit, Executive Director Conference, Strategic Leadership Retreats, and other state, local, and regional society meetings and events as may be developed or requested.
This includes developing retreat/meeting agendas and program content, securing speakers, and working cross-departmentally on meeting arrangements, marketing, content development and all other aspects of program development.
Serve as staff liaison to State Society Relationships Committee.
Facilitate and coordinate Academy staff and leadership participation in state and local society meetings through speaking engagements, leadership retreat participation, and individualized guidance and support.
Work closely with staff across the Academy to ensure that guidance, tools, and resources are easily implemented and can be adapted to address the unique needs of state societies.
Serve as primary initial point of contact, where appropriate, for state and local society member and staff leadership in navigating and accessing Academy resources.
Collaborate with Director, State Policy in the assessment and development of strategic and financial goals that relate to Advocacy and Policy and the overall Academy missionRequirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum six years' association/non-profit experience required, including working with networks of chapters and/or state organizations.
Experience leading and working with project teams required.
Experience with state grassroots and legislative efforts.
Knowledge of the healthcare arena is preferred.
Ability to bridge strategic vision with the operationalization of projects and programs that move Academy goals forward.
Outstanding interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization, both internal and external, and with Member volunteers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.Strong presentation, organizational and program development/management skills required.
Ability to plan, organize, monitor, assess, and document efforts, impact, and accomplishments.
Organizational, planning, time management, and budgeting skills.
Expertise in fostering cooperation, communication, collaboration, and consensus between and among internal, external, and adjunct groups.
We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance as well as a matching retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, bonus program, pension plan, paid vacation/medical/personal days, work-life balance, recognition program and casual work environment.
The Academy offers a hybrid work environment; providing time in the office for in-person collaboration and the opportunity to work remotely for focus time.
We are building a workplace where our employees are excited to come to work every day because of the culture that we are creating together — one of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
A workplace in which we demonstrate care and commitment, celebration, community, and focused learning that contributes to the mission of advancing excellence in dermatologic care.
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