Specialist, Federal Programs 2026

Appone; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASAM seeks a Project Specialist to support federally funded educational initiatives focused on preventing and treating substance use disorders. You will serve as the customer service lead for course registration, CE certificates, LMS navigation, and inquiries, while maintaining learner content and coordinating live trainings to ensure high-quality learner experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of project coordination, with experience in customer service and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field not specified.
• 1-2 years of coordinating and/or managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Respond to learner inquiries via email or phone; triage complicated cases to staff.
• Document and track technical assistance requests and inquiries.
• Collaborate with program team and LMS Manager to support learners.
• Monitor and organize customer service inbox.
• Host live virtual events via Zoom and manage registrations.
• Manage educational content and learner engagement within the LMS.
• Draft CE applications and adhere to accreditation guidelines.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-2 years project coordination experience

Tools

LMS/CRM software

Job description

Position Summary: The Project Specialist will support the planning and execution of a federally funded educational initiative aimed at increasing healthcare professionals' capacity to prevent and treat substance use disorders. As the customer service lead, this role provides timely support related to course registration, Continuing Education certificates, Learning Management System (LMS) navigation, and other educational services inquiries The Specialist is responsible for maintaining learner-facing content within the LMS, coordinating live training activities, and partnering with program, accreditation, and technology teams to ensure a high-quality learner experience and successful program implementation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Respond to all learner inquiries via email or phone, triaging complicated cases to appropriate staff
• Document and track technical assistance requests and inquiries
• Collaborate closely with program team, LMS Manager, Associate Accreditation Director, and others within the Education Department to support learners
• Monitor and organize customer service email inbox
• Host live virtual events via Zoom, including creating and monitoring registration, launching polls, screen sharing, and providing learner technical support before, during, and after live events
• Manage educational content and learner engagement within the LMS, including product creation, enrollment tracking, and reporting
• Draft CE applications and adhere to CE and other accreditation guidelines
• Support and coordinate special projects, as assigned

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One to two years of relevant work experience coordinating and/or managing projects
• Demonstrated customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with LMS or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases
• Experience supporting training, technical assistance, and medical educational initiatives, including development and delivery of live and on-demand trainings
• Experience and familiarity working with medical associations
• Knowledge of continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills including setting priorities in work assignments, managing timelines and tasks
• Ability to provide professional, responsive, and efficient support while ensuring a positive learner experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proficient with Zoom or other online learning/video conferencing software
• Resourcefulness, takes initiative, and values creative out-of-the-box thinking
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Specialist, Federal Programs 2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Open Date 9/23/2026

About the Organization About ASAM:

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is a medical professional society of more than 7,000 members with a total staff of 50+ and a $10M annual operating budget. It is an energetic, fast-paced organization with multi-faceted opportunities in the area of addiction medicine.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.