Education & Professional Development Programs Specialist - ASBMB

Details

Posted : 09-Sep-24

Location : Rockville, Maryland

Type : Full Time

Salary : $70, - 75, / year

Categories :

Education and Training Other Project Management / Program Development

Preferred Education :

4 Year Degree

Position Title : Education and Professional Development Programs Specialist

Department : ASBMB Education, Professional Development & Outreach

Reports to : Director of Education, Professional Development, & Outreach

Status : Full-time (37.5 hours / week), Exempt status

Location : Rockville, Maryland (3 days in Rockville, Maryland and 2 days remote)

Salary : $70, - $75, / year

Date : September 9th,

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization.

With over 11, members, made up of researchers, educators, students, and industry professionals, the ASBMB is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Education and Professional Development Programs Specialist organizes and executes programs to advance education and training of the molecular life science workforce.

This administrative position collaborates cross-departmentally and with volunteer leadership to implement programs that promote and recognize excellence in biochemistry and molecular biology education and training.

This is a program administration position, not a position requiring or leveraging pedagogical or other formal educational training.

Candidates outside of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will not be considered. Note : this is not a laboratory or science research position.

BENEFITS :

This is a full-time, exempt position. ASBMB offers exceptional benefits including a (b) retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and free parking.

Location :

This position is located in Rockville, Maryland and in walking distance to Metro and on major bus lines.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact FASEB / ASBMB’s Human Resources Department at

To learn more about ASBMB, please visit .

ASBMB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field; advanced degree a plus
• 3-5 years’ experience in program execution at a non-profit scientific or higher education organization and / or working with volunteers preferred
• Preferred experience in full cycle program management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, web development, and social media platforms
• Ability to be flexible and work creatively as part of a team or autonomously

About FASEB and Member Societies Founded in , FASEB began with a small group of dedicated scientists, from three independent organizations, who wanted to provide a forum for educational meetings, develop publications, and disseminate results of biological research.

Now the nation’s largest biomedical coalition, FASEB is the recognized collective policy voice of biological and biomedical researchers.

Building on more than a century of service to the life sciences community, FASEB represents 26 scientific societies and more than , researchers worldwide, hosts an array of scientific conferences and events each year;

works to ensure a diverse and representative workforce in the biological and biomedical sciences; and partners with affiliate organizations to advance awareness of biological and biomedical research.