The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Manager, Community Impact located in our Rosemont, IL. office responsible for providing strategic program development and implementation and relationship management in coordination with the Director, Community Impact & Inclusion and Vice President, Membership & Community Impact. Responsible for the management and implementation of Academy’s community outreach programs, including analysis and recommendations for continued enhancements. Ensure program timelines and budgets are met, team responsibilities are appropriately delegated, and data is used in decision making. Build strategic alliances with external organizations to further the goals of the Academy’s community outreach programs.
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.
To learn more about the Academy please visit our website at www.aad.org, or follow us on these social media outlets:
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Facebook (www.facebook.com/aadskin)
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TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@AADskin)
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Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/AADskin)
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Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadskin1)
Responsibilities:
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Set the goals, objectives, and strategies for assigned Academy programs, including but not limited to Good Skin Knowledge, Access to Care and Shade efforts. Responsible for establishing short and long-term strategies and implementation plans to support strategies, developing written annual plans, identifying potential partners and collaborators, and leading the overall charge to accomplish the goals. Ensure programs provide positive positioning of the specialty and strategic return on investment for the Academy.
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In collaboration with Vice President and Director, develop and foster appropriate partnerships and alliances for effectively advancing the vision and mission of Academy programs. Spearhead efforts to gather prospective partner research, prepare proposals and presentations, meet with prospective partners, and maintain the overall relationship, including periodic check-ins, reporting, planning meetings, etc.
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Manage the annual budget for areas of responsibility. Collaborate with Development & Revenue team to identify potential funders, assist in development of grants and proposals, funding reports and evaluating annual revenue vs. expense projections to adjust programmatic plans accordingly.
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Evaluate programs, processes, results, with an eye towards continuous improvement. Identify problems and trends with data and solve them through deductive reasoning.
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Lead efforts to build collaborative teams with other departments to develop appropriate supporting materials for community outreach efforts, facilitate communications between departments, convene and facilitate project meetings as needed, ensuring high standards and excellence are reflected in end projects.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Community Health or related field, or equivalent experience required.
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Six years of project management and community outreach/engagement experience required. Experience working in Public Health fields preferred.
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Communication – Apply effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods to achieve desired results. Respond intelligently to standard business correspondence. Demonstrate sufficient business vocabulary to communicate effectively.
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Project Management – Excellent project management skills are necessary, including the ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate tasks and be detailed oriented. Monitor the progress of tasks and projects and provide follow-up to supervisor.
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Ability to think strategically and execute projects under minimal supervision required.
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Business Knowledge – Demonstrate awareness of business functions and how business decisions affect financial and non-financial work results. Understanding of how each section of the business interrelates with others.
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Interpersonal – Experience working with a wide range of internal and external audiences required.
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Strategic Orientation – Ability to align actions with the overall goals and vision of the department.
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Problem Solving – Ability to identify and define problems, examine relevant information, and choose the correct course of action based on standard operating procedures.
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Intermediate in MS Office skills required.
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. More information about our compensation and benefits can be reviewed on the detailed job ad on our website.
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.
For immediate consideration please apply online at www.aad.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the Employment link. EOE M/F/D/V
