Director of Education & Research

Work at AANA!

-Flexible hours
-Competitive time off with special two weeks off at the end of the year!
-Hybrid work environment
-Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
-Generous 401k contribution
-High-energy and fun team-focused work setting
-Plus many other great benefits!

AANA is a great place to work that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that is the best in the industry.

This position is located in Rosemont, IL, just outside of Chicago by O'Hare Airport. It requires the individual to be in-person 2x per week and does not provide a relocation package.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborating closely with organization leadership and key committees, the Director of Education & Research leads the Education Team and oversees the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of AANA’s in-person and online educational programs. This role drives the organization’s educational strategy, ensuring that programs are innovative, high-quality and aligned with AANA’s mission and strategic priorities.

In addition, the Director provides leadership for AANA’s research initiatives, supporting the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge through oversight of research programs and related activities. The Director manages all facets of continuing education and research development, including curriculum planning, instructional design, faculty and partner collaboration, budget oversight and compliance with accreditation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates the development and leads the execution of the association’s educational strategy and ensures programs are in alignment with established goals and member needs.
• Directs and ensures the successful delivery of high-quality educational programs including but not limited to:
  Continuing Medical Education;
  Maintenance of Certification; non-credit educational programs, educational tools and resources
• Leads and manages the Education team including setting department priorities, coaching staff, and evaluating performance.
• Directs the development of future educational programs and the revision of current offerings for live and online learning environments.
• Directs the collection, analysis and reporting of educational program data, as required by members, funders, partners and stakeholders.
• Participates and contributes to the association’s strategic planning process.
• Defines and enforces overarching education strategies. Identifies high-level education issues and develops solutions.
• Ensures project timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met for all projects, programs and initiatives.

• Provides executive leadership and strategic input for the selection, implementation, and oversight of cross-functional digital platforms (e.g., learning management systems, abstract system).
• Provide strategic input into the RFP development processes for education (or multi-department) platforms, working in close partnership with IT, Membership, Communications and Finance.

• Ensures compliance with ACCME and other relevant accrediting bodies.
• Directs the association’s reaccreditation efforts and pursuance of ACCME Commendation.
• Mitigates conflicts of interest and disclosure processes.
• Directs annual accreditation reporting and continuous improvement planning.

• Provides executive direction and hands-on management/oversight of educational initiatives
• Provides comprehensive review, critique, and editing of course materials.
• Conducts a review meeting after programs launch to review participants’ evaluations and revise future programs and materials as needed.
• Oversees evaluation, design, and implementation of tools and processes used for program evaluations

• Provides guidance to the Annual Meeting Program Manager and Committee.
• Works with stakeholders to ensure programming fulfills member needs and learning gaps.

• Oversees budget development for the education and research initiatives and ensures all financial targets are…