Job Title: Manager, Programs & Communications

Reports to: Executive Director

The Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, executing and maintaining the Academy programming efforts by working closely with Academy senior staff, leadership, and membership, including academic research departments, patient advocacy groups, related societies, and industry partners.

This position serves as the Academy’s program manager for identified efforts, ensures smooth organizational operations. Half of the programming is virtual, with annual in person events and focuses on the needs of early career imaging investigators.

Essential Functions

Program Management Responsibilities

o Manage the execution of all digital and in-person events to ensure they are adequately planned and maximize the engagement of intended audiences.

o Manage recruitment, design, planning, and execution of programming for (this includes recruiting speakers, arranging topics and platforms, coordinating attendance by target audiences, and related efforts to ensure successful member-facing programming):

§ the Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging (CECI2)

§ Distinguished Investigators Council (DI)

§ Other programs as applicable

o Design and implement solicitation, collection, and reporting on NIH-funding data related to diagnostic radiology research (NIH Data Collection).

o In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, execute robust promotion of Academy programs.

o In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, deliver effective member-facing materials and messages to constituent groups related to programming.

o Manage other programmatic efforts as assigned.

o In tandem with Academy’s communications specialist, cultivate and sustain strong relationships with Academy member’s communication and programming staff.

· In coordination with Academy leadership ensure logistical and operational needs, including event spaces, vendor agreements, and related requirements for events including the annual Spring Meetings and Events and annual Academy presence at the RSNA meeting.

Advocacy/Government Relations Responsibilities

o In coordination with the Director of Government Relations, ensure execution of the Medical Imaging Technology Showcase and Hill Day including room logistics, Congressional meetings, and participant interfacing.

Academy/Patient Advocacy Group (PAG) responsibilities

o Lead recruitment and engagement of new PAGs to the Academy and CIBR;

o Maintain relationships with PAGs;

o Identify their interests in any imaging related issue areas;

o Identify new collaborations with PAGs; and

o Develop and initiate collaborative initiatives/collaborations between members that will further the Academy's mission.

Qualifications

· 4-year degree in communications, political science, or similar program.

· 4 years of experience of experience implementing programmatic efforts.

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

· Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated effectiveness working in a team environment.

· Must communicate effectively with management, colleagues, and volunteer leaders.

· Experience managing digital and in-person meetings and events.

· Non-profit association experience is a plus.

*Microsoft Office Suite, MemberLeap, WuFoo, Wordpress, Canva, Adobe*

This Job Description is not intended to be, and should not be construed, as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be a reasonable reflection of the job requirements, the Academy reserves the sole and exclusive right to modify, add or remove duties, and to assign such other duties as it may deem necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036