Manager, Professional Development

**Manager, Professional Development** Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions. Our inclusive community is made of scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries. Reporting to the Director, Professional and Clinical Affairs, the Manager, Professional Development is responsible for leading assigned professional development programs and committee liaison work within a portfolio-based operating model. This role supports early career and in-training member engagement through programs such as the Early Career Forum (ECF), Endocrine Mentor Day (eMD), Research Experiences for Graduate and Medical Students (REGMS), and assigned early career awards and networking activities. The Manager leads program planning, implementation, participant engagement, volunteer and mentor coordination, evaluation support, reporting, and cross-departmental collaboration for assigned programs. The role requires strong project management and technology skills; comfort using member databases, project management software, virtual meeting platforms, and general program administration tools; and the judgment, professionalism, and communication skills needed to represent the Society independently during travel and member-facing activities. **What you’ll bring to the job:** - A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Experience in program/project management. Previous association experience desired. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills required to work with a diverse group of stakeholders (staff, committee members, learners, collaborators, etc.). - Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and service orientation when working independently, traveling on behalf of the organization, and communicating with members, medical school partners, faculty, students, trainees, fellows, and early career members. - Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. - Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, develop workplans, manage timelines, track deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, document decisions, and follow through under pressure. - Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, member databases, project management software, virtual meeting platforms, and general program administration tools. - Comfortable planning and facilitating in-person events, Zoom meetings, and virtual engagement sessions with members, including faculty, students, board members, and committee members. **Our Values:** We believe in and empower our staff. We know that with our investment in their growth, they have an even greater potential to contribute to our organization. Our core values embody the character and culture of our staff – they guide our decision making, interactions and how we serve our members. As an organization, we are committed to: demonstrating responsible stewardship, treating one another with trust and mutual respect, supporting work life balance, sustaining an inclusive environment, and fostering an environment that encompasses communication, service, collaboration, results & innovation. **What you’ll own**: **Program Management** - Leads assigned early career and in-training programs, including Early Career Forum (ECF), eMD, REGMS, and related networking or engagement activities; manages application and review processes, participant communications, mentor and faculty coordination, workshop and event execution, ongoing engagement, and post-program follow-up. - Manages program logistics and represents the Society professionally during annual 3–5 day in-person conference,…