• Manage identified program areas, including the MDS education programs, MDS-PAS Regional programs and related activities, designated committees, SIGs, and/or task forces and other workshops, programs and initiatives, as assigned; provide leadership to the appropriate committees from program concept to completion.
• Liaise with MDS-PAS Executive Committee and Education Committees to realize strategic goals and integrate them into the overall MDS mission.
• Develop comprehensive budgets for MDS-PAS region and assigned projects, identify possible program venues, negotiate contracts with vendors, provide direction for venues, coordinate logistics, invite faculty, organize speaker travel, ship program materials, tabulate program evaluations and complete executive summaries.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to manage all aspects of course administration including participant enrollment, invoicing, payment processing, posting of educational materials and evaluations in accordance with MDS education procedures
• Provide team support as needed for course development and onsite travel outside one’s assigned region.
• Develop course syllabi and other program related materials.
• Manage registration processes for assigned programs.
• Work with Director of Education to ensure program compliance with accreditation guidelines; follow all procedures for ACCME and/or EACCME related course work including the completion of the final file.
• Support the Director of Education and assigned committees, task forces, sections, or other workgroups, as needed to achieve objectives, including, but not limited to, development of reports, agendas, minutes, timelines, action plans, correspondence, and other presentation materials; as well as keeping the MDS action item reports and course approval grid up to date at all times.
• Provide full secretarial support to the educational Course Director/s.
• Research and gather information and work with a variety of individuals to develop initiatives and projects.
• Handle MDS administrative procedures such as cash sheets, check requests, invoices, booking staff travel, drafting and distributing staff memos, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Approximately 5-7 weeks per year including some international travel; some early morning/evening and weekend work required. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree, previous association management experience and familiarity with nonprofit boards of directors preferred. Project management, meeting planning and communications experience desired. Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills required. Word processing and proficiency in MS Office Suite essential. Oral and written fluency in Spanish required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
 

*Please apply to the role that best aligns to your experience and qualifications.  We’ll discuss your interests and possible opportunities during an initial phone interview. (No need to apply to multiple opportunities.)

About Executive Director Inc.

EDI is one of the top five association management firms in the U.S., providing professional services for national and international medical, trade and scientific associations. Our 50 years of experience are a key asset to the associations we serve, with client relationships exceeding 30 years. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS- One of the top 5 largest association management companies worldwide employing 150 professionals. EDI manages 30 clients with national and international membership bases with events held globally.- Competitive salaries in the association management industry.- Flexible, fun, challenging work environment with advanced computer and support systems.- Team work environment.- Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.- Commitment to professional development.- Updated, contemporary office space.

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