The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

Location:  Remote, locally remote preferred

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is searching for an education and meetings leader to serve as our Director, Education and Meetings. In this highly visible role, you will play a key part in shaping the future of the department. You will apply your leadership experience to guide and develop the team, support the ongoing growth of the organization, and provide strategic recommendations to the Board on how to make our programs more engaging, innovative, and effective through the use of diverse tools and approaches.

About CNS

Congress of Neurological Surgeons is the leader in education and innovation, dedicated to advancing neurosurgery. We provide our 11,000+ neurosurgeon members worldwide with the educational and career development opportunities they need to become leaders in the field.  To learn more, visit us at www.cns.org

CNS offers:

• Hiring salary range of $ 120,000 – 130,000/year. (Salary offered will be based on experience, education level, skills and abilities.)
• Remote work schedule
• Flextime and Telecommuting options
• Summer Hours
• Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (100% paid by CNS for the employee’s coverage.)
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance (100% paid by CNS for the employee’s coverage.)
• 401k with generous company match
• Generous Paid Time Off schedule (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Professional Training and Development opportunities
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Voluntary Identify Theft coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Casual dress code

Position Summary

 Lead the Education & Meetings department in developing, delivering and evaluating world-class neurosurgical education and meetings that support the CNS mission of enhancing health and improving lives through innovative neurosurgical education, advancement of clinical practice & scientific exchange.

Essential Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategic plan for educational programs and meetings (annual meeting, live courses, online education and section meetings).
• Oversight of all live and online education and meeting (department) budgets, scientific program/curriculum, vendor contracts, revenue models and opportunity for growth.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and maintain high quality of educational content and format.
• Supervise and lead Education and Meetings staff (performance management, professional development, communication, collaboration).
• Collaborate with committees, internal stakeholders (marketing, development, membership, finance), and external partners and affiliates.
• Monitor and analyze learning outcomes and participant data; recommend improvements for growth or change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive, strong leadership, staff mentoring, strategic thinking and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in adult education, ideally with a solid understanding of adult learning principles.
• Strong experience with adult learning
• Excellent meeting/planning project management skills and budget oversight.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex programs, multi?site logistics and vendor relations.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory success with a large staff, required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in association/meeting/education management, with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Previous experience with accreditation processes (ACCME), required.
• Experience with scientific/medical/healthcare education preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to meetings at national, regional, or local venues and fulfill evening or weekend obligations. (Under 10% air travel is required.)

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

For Consideration

Ready for that next new challenge? If you are a strategic, mission?driven leader who is energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we would welcome the chance to connect with you. For consideration, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.

Congress of Neurological Surgeons is an equal opportunity employer.