The Education Coordinator supports the Education Department by coordinating and implementing online and live educational initiatives, in alignment with the Society’s strategic goals. Responsibilities include managing learning management system (LMS) activities, organizing virtual and in-person events, handling project-based assignments, and providing general administrative support to the Chief Learning Officer and education team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide committee and workgroup support to education team members as assigned.
• Assist in the development and execution of online and live education initiatives, including: 
  • Abstract management support. 
  • Faculty presenter coordination and support. 
  • Scheduling planning calls, recordings, and online activities.
  • Preparing and submitting information to the Marketing Department.
  • Setting up activities in the Society various platforms, i.e., meetings management platform, learning management system, Zoom, etc.
  • Facilitating live online events.
  • Support post-event evaluation and outcomes analysis in partnership with education leadership.

• Support ACCME compliance by collecting and preparing documentation (e.g., disclosures, evaluations, outcomes data, ACCME PARs submissions) for live and online activities.
• Submit grant requests for educational activities.
• Serve as on-site staff support during the SSO Annual Meeting.
• Deliver outstanding customer service when responding to inquiries about educational products and events.
• Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, Society leaders, members, and other stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.  
• Highly organized with strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs. 
• Anticipate problems and volunteer concerns and raise them with the Chief Learning Officer. 
• Ability to work well under pressure/in high-stress situations and maintain professionalism in a dynamic high-profile environment. Flexibly responds to changing needs and priorities.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 
• Demonstrates logical, sequential thinking with a proactive, self-directed approach to projects and solution finding. Must be able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, functioning well autonomously and as a team member.  
•  Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10% annually) to manage meetings and events.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and creativity.
• Support for professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, dental benefits, vision insurance, 401K, and PTO.
• Flexible work hours with a hybrid schedule.
• Convenient location near major highways and public transportation, with complimentary shuttle service from the Rosemont CTA Blue Line station during rush hour.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing surgical oncology research and patient care. Apply now to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

About The Society of Surgical Oncology, Inc.

Since our founding in 1940, SSO has championed leading-edge education, research, and quality impacting the full spectrum of surgical oncology and cancer care. Our members in 70 countries embrace the values that have enabled cancer surgeons to continually expand their knowledge, refine their decision-making skills and drive better outcomes for patients. The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide. Today, SSO is a dynamic global community of cancer surgeons shaping advancements in the profession to deliver the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients.

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