Healthcare Education Manager (48929)

Are you looking to make a difference in the world?

Looking to take the next step in your career with an impactful organization helping people?

Join AFTD, the leading organization dedicated to ending the most common dementia under 60, known as FTD. We help families affected today, and drive research to bring hope for the future. Our work to bring about a world without FTD is only missing your passion and your expertise. AFTD is growing rapidly, with a greater ability to offer help for those affected than ever before. Join us today to make a difference for families affected by FTD, across the United States and beyond. 

Job PurposeThe Healthcare Education Manager will work closely with the Director of Support and Education and the Vice President of Mission Services to develop and implement education initiatives that address the needs of healthcare professionals working in diverse disciplines and settings.

Job SummaryThe Healthcare Education Manager is directly responsible for the planning, development and delivery of education initiatives and programs to increase outreach, education and support of health professionals who provide care and services for those impacted by FTD. They will work collaboratively with the Education Coordinator and AFTD’s support, volunteer and advocacy teams as well as multiple external stakeholders. The efforts of the Healthcare Education Manager will increase understanding of FTD disorders, advance early and accurate diagnosis and improve care and services for those impacted.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Managing Professional Education Initiatives: Increase awareness of FTD among healthcare professionals and develop educational materials that support early, accurate diagnosis and high quality care. Oversee the creation and distribution of Partners in FTD Care and other educational products that expand clinical understanding of FTD disorders, research opportunities, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and care. Collaborate with the AFTD communications team to produce high quality branded resources and strengthen marketing for both existing and new education initiatives. With the Education Coordinator, implement quality assurance evaluation of initiatives, maintain current and accurate data and complete relevant outcome reporting. 

• Implementing Training Initiatives: Collaborate with external stakeholders, including the AFTD Medical Advisory Council, to develop new CME webinars that advance FTD diagnosis, support, and care. Coordinate, develop, and evaluate educational presentations and training to meet the needs of healthcare professionals. Engage members of the FTD community, including persons living with FTD, care partners, and family members, to incorporate first person experiences into educational content. Present in person and virtual FTD education sessions to lay and professional audiences. Provide training and oversight to AFTD volunteers involved in healthcare professional education.

• Relationship Building: Strengthen AFTD’s engagement with health professionals by applying clinical knowledge of FTD disorders, diagnostic pathways, and dementia care best practices to outreach, networking, education, and training activities. Represent AFTD at national association and regional dementia focused conferences. Represent AFTD on committees that advance dementia care and services, in partnership with professional associations and other nonprofits. Collaborate with the Director of Support and Education to support management of the AFTD Center of Excellence, cultivating relationships with FTD clinical leaders and advancing shared efforts to promote early diagnosis, interdisciplinary care, and provider education for all, including in rural and diverse communities.

• Staff Management:   Provide ongoing supervision, support, and problem solving assistance to the Education Coordinator in the fulfillment of their role. Manage the flow of work within their assigned responsibilities in support of department goals.

Other Job Functions

• Participate in the agenda planning and management of speakers for AFTD’s Education Conference.
• Contribute updates and expansion of AFTD’s website content for healthcare professionals.
• Assist in refining AFTD’s professional education strategy and other strategic planning as requested.
• Contribute to Board committee meetings as requested to keep informed of education initiatives.
• Conscientiously follow AFTD policies and practices and take care of organizational property.
• Travel for organizational meetings and events as needed.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities for the following role:

• Education Coordinator

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing or another relevant clinical field; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with cognitive / behavioral impairment or rare neurodegenerative diseases
• Current knowledge of person-centered dementia care practices, trends and needs of the aging services and long-term care systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, development and implementation of training programs and tools

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate with all aspects of the FTD community including staff, volunteers, caregivers, persons diagnosed, clinicians and researchers required
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills; ability to collaborate on multiple concurrent projects with a range of stakeholders
• Comfort with public speaking
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with database management and report generation
• Ability to approach work with a pleasant and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work on a wide variety of projects; lending support where needed

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interview Process

• Submit an application, including cover letter and resume
• Phone screen with a member of AFTD’s HR department 
• Interview with Hiring Manager 
• Team interview with department staff
• Offer made to final candidate (contingent on reference and background checks)
• Additional interviews or assessments may be required depending on position             

AFTD Awards

• Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2025 from GuideStar, an organization that collects and publishes IRS verified data about charitable organizations, issuing Seals of Transparency based on how much information each charity provides
• 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, an organization that assesses nonprofits’ organizational effectiveness through IRS filings and metrics such as, Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

AFTD offers a competitive salary and is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families, including: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employees regularly working 30 hours or more per week - presently AFTD covers 100% of employee individual medical coverage
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Identity Protection 
• Voluntary Term Life/AD&D 
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
• Pet discount program
• Employee Assistance Program 
• SIMPLE IRA with company match 
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 14 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• A company culture that encourages work/life balance
• Ongoing team building opportunities, including staff retreats and days of service 
• Ongoing professional development training and opportunities
• Hybrid working environment, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Business casual dress code

AFTD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines.  

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