Healthcare Information and Management Systems SocietyHS

Program Specialist, Professional Development

HIMSS is a global non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare executives with the expertise and resources necessary for improving health through information technology and management systems.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

Employee count: 501-1000

United States only
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Position Purpose:

The primary function of this position is to coordinate the activities related to engaging members in career and workforce development opportunities designed to promote their growth both personally and professionally. This position provides critical facilitation, development, and coordination of the broad goals of the Professional Development team and HIMSS by working with various levels of employees internally and volunteers, members and customers externally.

This is a temporary positon to cover for someone who is going out on leave between June 2 and August 22. It is a great summer job for a undergrad/grad student, teacher, or anyone who would like to bring a little extra income over the summer!

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinates internal and external meetings and deliverables; calendar invites, agendas, notes, metrics reporting, and any necessary follow-up activities. Serves as a liaison to ensure timely communication between all involved parties.
  • Coordinates HIMSS career and workforce related community activities (e.g. assisting in the facilitation and execution of activities related to content generation including, but not limited to; articles, blogs, podcasts, webinars, posters, newsletters, coordinating webinars and events, documentation review, metrics reporting, customer/participant communications, etc.).
  • Coordinates HIMSS career and workforce development opportunities. This work may be completed independently by HIMSS or in collaboration with external organizations. For these programs coordinates and/or facilitates marketing activities, scheduling, registration activities, gathering and maintaining participant data, course content development and updates, LMS administration, digital badging, collaborator/customer/participant inquiries and problem resolution, and course close activities (e.g. certificate production).
  • Coordinates and contributes to special projects, including new program growth initiatives, such as conferences, events, programs, or the introduction of new technologies.
  • Utilizes and maintains current knowledge of all HIMSS technologies including, but not limited to, Personify, Adaptive Insights, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Wrike, Litmos, Checkbox, and others.
  • Responsible for customer service for career and workforce development products. Responds to internal and external communication by monitoring email, phone calls, and other forms of communications.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the department and to accomplish strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

    • What you will need to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent experience.
  • Relevant health IT, association management, or project management certification preferred.
  • Customer focused with assertive, self-confident personality.
  • Ability to apply the principles of project management to all responsibilities ensuring that tasks are effectively and efficiently managed.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Effective listener. Ability to articulate concepts and information.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Superior planning and organizational skills (with attention to detail), both strategic and tactical with an ability to multi-task and prioritize and re-prioritize responsibilities to efficiently manage time, meet schedules/deadlines/goals.
  • Self-confident and outgoing personality with a collaborative working style to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Previous experience in a professional society or trade association a plus.

    • Why we love HIMSS, and why you will, too:

    • Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment.
    • Flexible working arrangements, opportunity to work remote.
    • Emphasis on continuous learning and development.

    Are you a Changemaker?

    Together, we’ll do amazing things for healthcare.

    HIMSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled

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    Job type

    Full Time

    Experience level

    Mid-level

    Location requirements

    United States

    Hiring timezones

    United States +/- 0 hours

    Job categories

    Educational Program SpecialistCareer Development SpecialistProfessional Development AdvisorLearning And Development SpecialistTraining And Development SpecialistOrganizational Development Specialist

    Skills

    Workforce ProgramsProject ManagementWebinarsLMSCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointPersonifyAdaptive InsightsZoomMicrosoft TeamsSharePointWrikeLitmosCheckbox

    About Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

    Learn more about Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and their company culture.

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    At the heart of what we do at HIMSS is a culture of innovation and collaboration. We are a global advisor and thought leader, committed to transforming the health ecosystem through technology and information. With a community of over 125,000 individuals, which includes healthcare providers, payers, and organizations dedicated to health IT, we strive to create better healthcare for all. Our mission spans over sixty years, driven by our goal to harness the power of data and technology to inform policy and improve patient care.

    At HIMSS, we believe that information and technology play crucial roles in advancing health equity and delivering better outcomes. Our professional development programs, certifications, and events equip healthcare leaders with the tools they need to adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape. We connect members with industry experts and insights, inspiring them to be boundary-pushers in their fields. Additionally, our partnerships focus on addressing critical healthcare issues through public policy advocacy, which influences decision-making at all levels of government.

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    Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

    Company size

    501-1000 employees

    Founded in

    1961

    Chief executive officer

    Hal Wolf

    Markets

    Health ITHealthcareDigital HealthHealth InformaticsPublic Health PolicyProfessional DevelopmentHealthcare ConsultingTechnology AdvocacyMedical TechnologyHealthcare Data Analytics

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    United States
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