NP Education Specialist

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is a full-service professional membership organization that empowers all Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership. AANP takes pride in serving the NP community and our team members work together to move the association forward. 

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. In addition to competitive benefits, AANP offers team members a creative work environment with the opportunity for personal growth and success.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants for this role must submit a cover letter and upload their resume with the online employment application.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs consistent with identified needs and the AANP strategic goals. Assists in obtaining funds to support select programs.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This position can be remote, hybrid, or in office. Our office locations are Austin, Texas National Headquarters and Washington D.C. Government Affairs (Arlington, Virginia).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You are expected to perform the following essential responsibilities of the position with reasonable accommodation. The position may include other responsibilities as assigned.

• Recommends educational content based on member feedback, surveys, needs assessments, prior activity evaluations, emerging advancements, and hot topics.
• Compiles, writes, and/or edits designated grant applications, using clear writing skills and in accordance with funding organization's guidelines.
• Prepares the grant proposal budget for review and submission by the Grant Accounting Specialist.
• Submits grant proposal information to funder (i.e., via portal, e-mail), in collaboration with the Grant Accounting Specialist.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned educational activities and materials, based on established need, theory, and using a systematic approach.
• Prepares reports for AANP leaders, funders, and partners.
• Ensures that documentation of educational activities, in the project files, is appropriate, current, and complete.
• Effectively identifies and coordinates program faculty, contributors, vendors, and peer reviewers in preparation of assigned initiatives.
• Obtains quotes for and provision of services related to grant development, and execution of deliverables. 
• Develops, tracks, and oversees projects, ensuring completion consistent with the proposed milestones, budget/costs, and deliverables.
• Performs statistical analysis of program data for outcomes reporting.
• Plans, designs, and disseminates learner outcomes analysis through power point presentations, snapshots, and posters.
• Responds to grant funder’s request for information including any required status reports.
• When applicable, collaborates with other departments and outside education partners for potential grant proposals and education projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of major health conditions, current evidence-based recommendations & guidelines, and pharmacological & non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintains familiarity with AANP Continuing Education (CE) related standards, as well as relevant recommendations from external organizations such as ACCME, OIG, FDA, and PhRMA.
• Assists with AANP conference session reviews as directed.
• Collaborates with Director of LMS to ensure relevant AANP-developed CE activity content is current, accurate, and maintains high quality standards.
• Participates in process improvements related to grants and education development.
• Effectively represents AANP as requested by the Director of Education by assisting with organizational activities, projects and other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:

Preferred:

Experience

Required:

• Five or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner (MSN, DNP, PhD or equivalent) or Pharmacist (PharmD).
• Experience in academic or continuing education with a broad knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Experience conducting literature reviews.
• Experience developing and managing grant and project budgets.

Preferred:

• Preferred experience writing needs assessments and grant proposals.
• Experience in development and accreditation processes for educational activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Strong organization and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with high level of accuracy.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all communications in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to network and collaborate effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of statistical analysis.
• Analysis software knowledge.
• Previous experience with Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Descript.

Other

• Ability to travel to AANP Conferences when required (approximately 3-5% per year). 

COMPENSATION

AANP offers attractive compensation. The expected rate of pay for this position is $88,000 - $110,000 annualized, depending on experience.

BENEFITS

AANP offers a variety of benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Multiple health plan options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided by AANP at no cost to you
• Voluntary Life and AD&D optional coverage for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare or Dependent Care) or a Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on medical benefit election
• Disability Benefits provided by AANP at no cost to you
• Accident and Critical Illness optional coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plan options with up to 6% employer matching and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Vacation that accrues each pay period; unused vacation may be carried over into the next year if below maximum limits
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually for you or to care for a family member; unused sick days may be carried over into the next year
• 14 Paid Holidays annually, available immediately
• Educational Reimbursement Program available after 6 months of employment
• Professional Development opportunities
• This position can be remote, hybrid, or in office.

AANP is a great place to work with a mission that supports NPs everywhere!

AANP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in locations where we operate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

AANP will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation because of a disability in completing any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (512) 442-4262 to help us understand the nature of your request and provide your contact information.