Job Title: Educational International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) Program Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

SUMMARY:  The purpose of this position is to support the efforts of the Director of Continuing Education and provide support for the IMSH activities of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).  These activities are designed to advance the professional development of SSH members, and to enhance the practice of healthcare simulation around the world.  The Educational IMSH Program Coordinator works with the SSH staff, leadership, committees, volunteers, and subject-matter experts to create and maintain the logistical systems necessary to develop and implement high quality SSH educational content.  The Coordinator will also support the maintenance of compliance processes necessary to secure the Society’s standing as an accredited provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Distributes communication and assists with the development and delivery of training tools for planning committee members, course directors, faculty, authors, and reviewers of SSH educational and scientific content.

Maintains required documentation for all individuals in control of educational or scientific content.  Assists with all facets of implementation for IMSH educational activities and oversees the scheduling of educational courses and virtual learning programs.

Updates content database, registration site and itinerary scheduling system as needed and provides assistance as needed to users of content management, registration, and scheduling systems. 

Manages the production of printed and electronic course materials for both live and virtual learning activities, and organizes scientific content for presentation at IMSH educational activities.

Responds to incoming telephone and email inquiries regarding education activities.

Assists with drafting marketing suggestions and coordinates distribution of messages with the Marketing Department.  The Coordinator also provides content and reviews websites and social media for accuracy and current activity.

Assists in the preparation of final educational content copy for use in marketing and registration. Monitors IMSH educational activities to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, SSH policies and procedures, quality, specifications, timelines and budget.

Develops or updates procedures in response to new or revised policies issued by the SSH Board of Directors, the Education, Research or Oversight Commissions/Committees or accreditation entities, such as ACCME.  Assists in preparations for Education and Research Committee meetings, and for Educational Activity Planning Committee meetings.

Other duties as assigned

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred with at least three years’ experience working with programs for adult learners within an association or healthcare organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel is approximately 3-4 times per year.

Daily activities are conducted in a typical office environment.  Lifting responsibilities of up to 40 pounds.

LOCATION:

This position functions daily in a virtual environment. The incumbent is required to provide appropriate working space.

SKILLS:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point). 

Must be able to work independently and function effectively in a virtual office environment with internet access and minimal supervision.

TO APPLY:

Send a resume and cover letter directly to Kathy Adams, SSH Director of Continuing Education, by March 2, 2020 at kadams@ssih.org