Program Development Manager, Professional Education

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Development Manager, Professional Education in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This position can be home based.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2028, with the potential of extension.

This position will manage all activities necessary for developing, implementing and maintaining continuing professional medical education programs.  

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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Responsibilities

• Identify and manage program volunteer planning committee by soliciting faculty nominations, inviting members, scheduling planning calls, taking meeting minutes and following up on action items. Oversee development of content and slide sets from the planning committee as well as obtain Science Review on these items.
• Manage program related vendors including those who handle case-based outcomes surveys, those who develop and host program websites or activities, and those who are responsible for activity production, videos and website design.
• Manage development of all program materials including attendee resources and speaker information. Ensure these materials comply with the American Heart Association policies and applicable guidelines of accrediting bodies.  Collaborate with department members to ensure appropriate marketing efforts are implemented for managed programs.
• Ensure that all activities that are CME/CE certified for physicians, nurses and pharmacists meet the American Heart Association’s accrediting agencies’ policies and standards. Implement and maintain appropriate tracking, filing and recording systems to ensure that all required documentation is in place for every activity certified for credit.
• Establish trusted communication with volunteers and anticipate needs and expectations; work with internal departments to meet department goals and establish the Association as a leader in the field.
• Management of project timelines, deadline compliance and effective communication and dissemination of both.
• Manage revenue and budget for established portfolio while identifying potential cost savings and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing programs
• Knowledge of principles and practices of program management
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow, establish and meet critical deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must have the ability to travel overnight up to 10% of the time

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – The expected pay range will be $64,400 to $80,000.  Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.  Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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