This position is located in our St. Louis office but is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys turning data into action and facilitating projects that make a real impact? Become part of the American Optometric Association (AOA) as a Project Specialist, Education and Compliance, and contribute to shaping programs that empower optometric professionals nationwide

Purpose

The American Optometric Association (AOA) is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Specialist, Education and Compliance to support the development, evaluation, and credentialing of educational content that advances the mission of the Association. This role blends project management, data analysis, and compliance coordination to ensure high-quality educational programming for our members.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates logistics and content for AOA’s Optometry’s Meeting® (AOA’s annual member meeting)
Tracks, measures, and reports on project performance using data visualization and reporting tools
Ensures compliance with credentialing requirements by supporting education program development and facilitating compliance evaluation processes
Creates project plans and tracks milestones and deliverables, aligning with organizational goals
Supports efforts to increase data quality and define standard policies, procedures, documentation and reporting methods
Assesses educational needs and trends to support program development and identify knowledge gaps
Leverages data from the LMS, member feedback, needs assessments and other audits to refine educational content
Collaborates with other AOA staff on educational grant efforts

Our Ideal Candidate

3–4 years of experience in project coordination/management required
Skilled in data collection, reporting, and visualization
Experience with compliance, credentialing and/or registrar functions is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, project management, education, or related field preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Balances efficiency and accuracy, maintaining high standards of detail and data integrity
Thorough and principled, with the ability to apply and communicate requirements and guidelines consistently
Proficient with Office 365. LMS and CRM experience preferred
Comfortable navigating and learning multiple technology platforms
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners
Committed to the AOA mission and creating positive membership experiences

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