Continuing Education Specialist

Continuing Education Specialist

Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions. Our inclusive community is made of scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries.

The Program Specialist, Funded Education supports the planning, implementation, and administration of funded educational programs, including medical education company (MEC) partnerships, online learning initiatives and webinars, and operational support for fellowship programs. This position serves as a primary operational point of contact for assigned programs and works with internal teams, faculty, subject matter experts, vendors, participants, and external partners to ensure program requirements and deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with established educational and organizational standards.

The role supports the day-to-day implementation of MEC partnerships and other funded activities by monitoring timelines and deliverables, facilitating stakeholder communication, maintaining program documentation, and identifying potential issues or barriers that may affect program delivery. The Program Specialist also administers assigned educational products within the Society’s learning management system, including setup, testing, launch, maintenance, quality control, and user support, and facilitates webinars and virtual learning activities to support a positive learner experience.

What you’ll bring to the job:

Our Values:
We believe in and empower our staff. We know that with our investment in their growth, they have an even greater potential to contribute to our organization. Our core values embody the character and culture of our staff – they guide our decision making, interactions and how we serve our members. As an organization, we are committed to: demonstrating responsible stewardship, treating one another with trust and mutual respect, supporting work life balance, sustaining an inclusive environment, and fostering an environment that encompasses communication, service, collaboration, results & innovation.


What you’ll own:

Educational Partnerships and Program Operations

What you’ll do well:

Teamwork
Work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals. Ability to effectively work and complete assignments in group settings by listening and responding appropriately to other team members, offering support, conferring with team members about their concerns, expressing disagreement constructively and works towards solutions that all team members can support.

Accountability
Ability to be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely manner. Ability to monitor programs and/or activities and take corrective action when necessary.

Forward Thinking
Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. Anticipate possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance. Notice trends and develops plans to prepare for opportunities or problems. Anticipates the consequences of situations and plans accordingly. Anticipate how individuals and groups will react to situations and information and plans accordingly.

Project Management
Consider the ability to plan and organize the work of a group, department, or project and to establish effective priorities. Consider effective use of time. Demonstrate ability to “think outside the box” for solutions or ways to accomplish the job in a more effective way. Handle projects responsibly (including expense management). Prioritize as needed and meet deadlines. Communicate challenges/barriers to supervisor. Collaborate and share progress with others to get the project completed. Demonstrate effective delivery of completed project.

Administrative
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to plan and organize tasks to achieve objectives. Can organize in sequential and/or logical order in preparation for accomplishing an objective. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.


What you’ll get out of it:

Statement on Inclusive Hiring Practices:

The Endocrine Society embraces and celebrates the strength that unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences bring to our organization. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and termination. The Endocrine Society is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to our People Operations team.

Work Location:

This position is located in Washington, DC and walking distance to Metro and major bus lines. The Endocrine Society offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week to foster our collaborative culture and support cross-functional interaction.

Endocrine Society offers a convenient downtown DC location within walking distance of Farragut North/Farragut West and Foggy Bottom Metro stations. Qualified candidates interested in a purposeful work environment, competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a generous TIAA- CREF retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.