Exciting opportunity for a seasoned Executive Director working with an international nonprofit medical/scientific association. Must have 5-10 years of senior medical association management experience. This position is hybrid, NOT fully remote, with an opportunity to work from home 2 days and requiring 3 days in the office after completion of the three month probationary period. No resumes from outside the state of Wisconsin please.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership: Provides visionary leadership for the association and demonstrates the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in directing the operations of the association in accordance with the bylaws, mission statement, strategic plan and policies and procedures established by the association. Works with the Board to ensure the strategic plan is up to date. Coordinates annual elections to ensure successful succession and leadership pipeline.
Operations: Responsible for the effective operation of the association, the direction of activities, advising and making recommendations to the Board of Directors, and ensuring the decisions and policies adopted by the Board are fulfilled. Provides consultation to the President and Board regarding fiscal, legal, and contractual responsibilities of the association. Provides budget and finance development oversight and management. Works closely with the Board to create and develop opportunities for generating revenue streams for the association, attends all Board and Executive Committee meetings and prepares minutes. Monitors and ensures a high level of customer service in all departments. Maintains annual timeline and dashboard. Oversees and manages 4 direct report employees.
Membership: Oversees efforts to increase and retain individual and member society membership base as well as membership in related industry organizations.
Education: Oversees efforts to offer high-quality educational programming, including international courses, online education, and programming at affiliated organization meetings, both nationally and internationally.
Conference and meetings management: Oversees all conference and educational efforts and meetings management in collaboration with the Meetings Manager.
Sponsorship: Responsible for developing and executing sponsorship generation efforts for the annual meeting and overseeing all sponsorship activities, including exhibitor outreach, fundraising and other annual giving initiatives.
Communications and publication coordination: Supervises and participates in the creation of all media and public relations activities. Manages the development of appropriate website content and design. Acts as association spokesperson, as needed. Oversees the creation and management of the eNewsletter. Ensures a coordinated marketing effort between all association programs.
Database and website management: Oversees the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of member databases. Ensures website is updated with accurate, timely information.
Any other duties or projects as requested. Some travel required (3-4 weeks). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills/Requirements
Must:
Have Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of 5-10 years in senior medical association management experience, with experience communicating with external parties, including nonprofit boards.
Have dynamic leadership and supervisory skills; open to continuous evolution both personally and professionally.
Have ability to recognize, implement and build upon established best practices; able to anticipate project needs; handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives. Be able to contribute to ongoing systems development and suggest continuous improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
Demonstrate creative, flexible and sound analytical skills in complex problem-solving situations.
Have demonstrated work ethic, great communication skills (both written and spoken).
Enjoy being thoroughly organized; excellent attention to detail.
Be a self-starter in a fast-paced, ‘hit the ground running’ environment
About Association Acumen
Association Acumen, LLC, is a full-service accredited association management company. We are nimble, tech-savvy, and committed to making best practices better. We deliver a customized member journey and provide expertise in dynamic meeting experiences We provide clarity and transparency through financial excellence and leader education.
Competitive Compensation: Association Acumen offers a great comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (80% employer paid), 401(k) with an employer match and profit sharing.
Commitment to Work/Life Balance: Recharge your batteries. Association Acumen offers paid vacation, 8 paid holidays plus your birthday off, flexible work schedules, remote working availability two days a week after completion of three month probationary period, personal time off (5 days annually) and earned time off for business travel. This adds up to over 30 paid days off per year! We also provide maternity leave coverage with 3 weeks at 100% pay plus the ability to use vacation and personal time.
Commitment to Education and Career Development: We believe strongly in life-long education and support professional development fo...r our employees.
Association Acumen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
