JOBS

The American Academy of Pediatrics is seeking a strategic thinker to manage the planning, development, implementation, needs assessment, and evaluation of AAP educational programs, ensuring content is relevant and in compliance with accreditation standards and accessibility guidelines. Reporting to the Senior Director, Simulation and Experiential Learning, this role will oversee logistical coordination, faculty recruitment and training, and the effective delivery of both in-person and live virtual courses, while collaborating with staff on marketing efforts, managing budgets, and contributing to leadership initiatives that drive innovation and operational efficiency in educational program delivery. Experience in educational design and programming in a Continuing Medical Education (CME) or adult continuing education environment required, preferably in a non-profit or professional association. Experience with professional practice gap identification, needs assessment, evaluation and outcomes measurement, educational design, faculty development, and educational research are required. Salary range is $102,105.27 – $107,777.80. Click to see all benefits offered: https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf.
Some responsibilities are as listed:

• Collaborate with Simulation and Experiential Learning (SEL) leadership to align operational educational strategies with organizational goals.
• Plan, develop, implement, staff, and evaluate assigned activities, including live in-person and live virtual (synchronous) education, applying adult learning principles ensuring educational content is accurate, current, and relevant to the audience.
• Conduct educational needs assessments, establish learning objectives, and design engaging, outcome-driven educational methods using appropriate pedagogical techniques.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance project plans and workflows.
• Oversee the development, review, and dissemination of course materials, multimedia presentations, and handouts via the Learning Management System (LMS) and/or printed syllabi.
• Manage compliance with copyright, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and accreditation requirements. Ensure educational materials meet accessibility standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Oversee the successful execution of assigned courses on-site. Serve as online course staff support and/or back-up.
• Develop and implement evaluation methods, including participant feedback, assessments, and outcome measurements. Analyze evaluation data to assess program success, identify areas for improvement, and for decision making/planning for future programming.
• Complete activity abstracts for accreditation and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and ensure compliance with AAP Continuing Medical Education (CME) quality standards, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) requirements, and American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) standards. Manage credit designation for other organizations, including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
• Maintain documentation for ACCME/AMA PRA compliance and complete annual reports.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate faculty and speakers to deliver high-quality content. Serve as the primary contact for subject matter experts (SMEs), faculty, course directors, and planning group members.
• Develop comprehensive faculty guides and communication materials.