Director of Practice & Policy, AAAAI

Executive Director Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) seeks a Director of Practice & Policy to provide strategic leadership for advocacy and public policy initiatives that align with the AAAAI's priorities. You will work with the Board and Advocacy Committee to set strategy, oversee staff, and ensure efficient execution of initiatives.

This senior role anchors the Practice & Policy function on the AAAAI leadership team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of association management, advocacy/public policy program development and supervisory experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a public policy strategy that supports organizational objectives and improves patient care.
• Coordinate with the Board, Advocacy Committee, and staff to align goals and reports.
• Liaise with the Advocacy Committee and provide administrative support for meetings.
• Represent AAAAI in coalitions and partnerships.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Practice & Policy staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staff disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with assigned committees to achieve objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Advocacy & public policy

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Director of Practice & Policy

CLIENT ASSOCIATION: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, AAAAI

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Three Program Managers

STATUS: Exempt, Full-time (Minimum 37.5 hours/week)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides strategic leadership for the development and execution of advocacy and public policy initiatives that advance the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s (AAAAI) strategic plan and organizational priorities. Partners with the Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee leadership to identify and implement effective strategies for achieving advocacy and policy objectives. Oversees the direction, management, and coordination of the staff team responsible for implementing these initiatives, ensuring alignment and efficient execution of priorities. Serves as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall management and success of the AAAAI.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the appropriate volunteers, advocacy partners and staff to develop and oversee a public policy strategy for the AAAAI that supports the strategic objectives of the association, advocating for allergy/immunology services that result in optimal patient care and improved quality of life, and for the appropriate reimbursement for these services.
• Serve as liaison to the Practice & Policy Division of the AAAAI Board of Directors, assisting in the identification and directing staff functions to ensure achievement of Division goals and objectives, and providing and/or managing direct administrative support with regard to meetings, conference calls, minutes, and reports to the Board.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Advocacy Committee including directing staff functions to ensure achievement of Committee goals and objectives, and providing and/or managing direct administrative support with regard to meetings, conference calls, minutes, and reports as necessary.
• Represent the AAAAI in various coalition and partnership efforts with related organizations.
• Provide direction and leadership to Practice & Policy staff team members, monitoring interactions among individual members to ensure efficient use of resources and unity of effort.
• Provide regular performance evaluations of directly supervised team members with rewards and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Serve as liaison to various assigned committees within the AAAAI, coordinating activities and providing support as needed to achieve objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED

Approximately 5-6 weeks per year; Attendance at the AAAAI Annual Meeting is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee, WI and a minimum of two-days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as a required all-staff in-office day) are a requirement of the role.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

5-7 years of association management, advocacy/public policy program development and supervisory experience; outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills; computer proficiency; Bachelor’s degree.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Early morning, evening and weekend hours may be required to meet client needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal lifting required.