Director of Education

Tennessee Society of Association Executives; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) seeks a Director of Education based in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on designing and implementing educational programs for accountable care organizations to improve healthcare outcomes. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in healthcare education and program management, ensuring impactful learning initiatives. The position offers competitive pay and benefits in a remote-friendly team environment.

Benefits

Generous health insurance

Paid time off

Employer 401(k) contributions

Incentive bonus plan

Remote-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in health care service management or related fields.
• Experience developing teaching materials for health care staff.
• Proven ability to translate complex topics into engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute learning experiences including trainings and webinars.
• Manage learning technologies and evaluate program impact.
• Collaborate with experts to identify emerging learning needs.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Content Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or health care

Tools

LMS platforms

Virtual learning tools

Job description

Advance Learning. Empower Healthcare Leaders. Transform Care.

Do you have a passion for designing impactful learning programs and a desire to advance transformation in healthcare? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, content development, and program execution? Join us as our next Director of Education and help shape the future of value-based care through learning. As the Director of Education , reporting to the Vice President of Education, you’ll design and implement dynamic educational programs that meet the evolving needs of accountable care organizations (ACOs), healthcare providers, and policy leaders working to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Who We Are

The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) is amember-led and member-owned nonprofit that is exclusively focused on the needs of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other value-based care programs. We represent more than 9 million beneficiary lives and over 480 ACOs nation-wide across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance programs. We advocate for accountable care models, deliver timely and relevant education, and foster a community of shared learning and collaboration in order to improve the quality of care for patients and reduce health care costs.

What You’ll Do

This is a full-time (40 hrs/week) position with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned to support our organization.

• Design and execute learning experiences, including in-person and virtual trainings, boot camps, webinars, and affinity groups, that meet the ongoing learning needs of ACOs.
• Collaborate with experts and stakeholders , including NAACOS staff, leadership, members, and external partners, to identify emerging learning needs, shape learning programs, and manage participation in learning activities.
• Manage learning technologies , including education-related website content, LMS platforms and event production tools, to deliver high-quality, accessible content.
• Evaluate program impact through surveys, engagement metrics, and member feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the NAACOS community by monitoring member forums and curating topics and resources that align with current needs and priorities.
• Contribute to communication and promotional efforts , including developing content for websites, presentations, and other materials to promote educational events.
• Travel to two national conferences in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C area and up to six regional meetings each year (minimum) to engage with members and colleagues, share knowledge, and support the advancement of value-based care.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]

If you need an accommodation to apply for this job, please email [e-mail] .

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 per year.
• Generous and comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, paid time off, employer 401(k) contributions, and an incentive bonus plan.
• Remote-friendly workplace with a flexible, collaborative team culture. We are headquartered in Washington, D.C. but this role will be remote.
• Meaningful work that impacts the future of healthcare delivery

What You Bring

The required qualifications for success in this role include:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in health care service management and/or ACO management and/or value-based care programs. Experience in a professional society or membership organization is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in business administration, education, or health care, or a related field.
• Experience developing teaching materials for health care staff and providers.
• Proven ability to translate complex topics into engaging and practical content for professionals, including ACO executives.
• Experience managing educational events/programs and technologies , including LMS platforms and virtual learning tools.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills , with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. Understanding how to market offerings is a plus.
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.
• Experience supervising staff preferred.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary, remote office-based position that requires the ability to:

• Sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Frequently use hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer, etc.).
• Clearly and effectively communicate via phone, video conferencing, email, and chat.
• Occasionally lift or carry materials up to 30 pounds (e.g., for events or presentations).
• Travel domestically for at least eight events annually, which may include extended hours, standing, walking, and light lifting during conferences or meetings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NAACOS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.