What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Residency and Fellowships position at AFBA?
Title : Associate, Residency and FellowshipsDepartment / Unit : Residency and Fellowships / EducationFLSA Status : Full-time, Non-exemptLocation : This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VAAbout APTADo you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?Then you want to work for APTA!APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.SummaryThis position will be the lead for the administrative duties in the accreditation process of residency and fellowship education programs. Assists department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives on organizational priorities with a focus on departmental contributions to education and certification strategy for the Association. Supports operational needs for and works with appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Provides support with data entry as appropriate including compliance documents. Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.Essential FunctionsProvides administrative support for the implementation of work plans related to respective activities which align with organizational priorities and business strategy, including (but not limited to) program and site team monitoring and notifications; scheduling site visits; processing of invoices, travel reimbursements and honorariums;Prepares required compliance forms and documents as required;Supports the Residency and Fellowship team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the Association and staff colleagues;Prepares, in consultation with the Director, data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.Staff ExpectationsUpholds and fosters team valuesComplies with all APTA policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association prioritiesQualificationsHigh School Diploma required; some college preferred2 years’ experience in working in a non-profit or business settingProject management skills a plusSolid administrative skillsStrong customer service skillsDatabase management software applications experienceMust be highly organized and detail oriented; experienced in handling a variety of projects with proven abilities in prioritizing deadlines and seeing projects to completionExcellent and effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently as well as on a teamMust be proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel a plus; web-based applicationsTravel RequirementsNoneHow To ApplyPlease send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.#J-18808-Ljbffr
