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Summary: The Assistant Director, Trainee Education oversees all trainee related activities and provides lead staff support to the organization’s fellowship programs and associated committees. The Assistant Director, Education functions as the lead staff person on matters related to the fellowship programs, providing guidance and support to these programs and the participating program directors and coordinators. Oversees and interfaces with external stakeholders to facilitate fellowship match process.

The Assistant Director, Trainee Education is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute education for trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.

Training Programs: Manages and oversees the organization’s fellowship programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Serve as lead staff person to various committees associated with fellowship programs.
• Serve as the lead staff person for communications with external stakeholders such as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Remain current with developments in trainee education and certification.
• Responsible for management and execution of fellowship match and fellowship program reviews and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify strategies to engage medical students and residents and retain fellow members.
• Work closely with other Departments to identify and develop effective outreach and marketing strategies to medical students and residents regarding the availability and advantages of additional fellowship training.
• Work closely with other Departments within the organization to create innovative educational content and professional development opportunities for fellows and fellowship trained members.
• Collaborate closely with the CGSO and Breast Program Directors to design and enhance the curriculum and hands-on lab rotations for the SSO Annual Fellows Institute. Partner with the SSO Meetings Team to support planning, coordination, and overall program logistics.
• Work collaboratively with the Fellows and Young Attendings Committee and the Resident and Medical Student Committee to develop meaningful opportunities, programs, and initiatives that engage trainees and junior faculty and support their professional growth and long-term involvement in the organization.

 Other:

• Develops and manages annual operating budgets related to assigned programs.
• Represent the organization, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management experience in medical or health care association management.
• Strategic thinker with knowledge of specialty training and accreditation issues within a medical specialty association environment preferred.
• Ability to connect short-term objectives to long-term strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure/in high-stress situations and maintain professionalism in a dynamic high-profile environment. Flexibly responds to changing needs and priorities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle issues using tact and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrates a pro-active, self-directed approach to projects and solution finding. Must be able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, functioning well autonomously and as a team member.
• Highly organized with strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency and understanding of social media.
• 10% travel required (US).

About Society of Surgical Oncology

Since our founding in 1940, SSO has championed leading-edge education, research, and quality impacting the full spectrum of surgical oncology and cancer care. Our members in 70 countries embrace the values that have enabled cancer surgeons to continually expand their knowledge, refine their decision-making skills and drive better outcomes for patients. The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide. Today, SSO is a dynamic global community of cancer surgeons shaping advancements in the profession to deliver the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients.

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