Associate, Leadership and Operations
Title: Associate, Leadership and Operations
Unit/Department: Leadership and Operations/Governance
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Location: Alexandria, VA
About APTA
Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?
Then you want to work for APTA!
APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association's mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
Summary
We are seeking a highly organized professional to provide administrative support for activities of the Leadership and Operations unit, specifically for the Executive Team, Board of Directors and House of Delegates. The candidate will assist department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives of organizational priorities and objectives. Seek out and support opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
- Provides administrative support for the implementation of work plans related to respective activities of the Leadership and Operations Unit which align with organizational priorities.
- Manage travel and logistics for Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Supports the Board and House team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects.
- Manages calendar requests for the Executive Team and President.
- Tracks budgets and manages invoices.
- Manages meeting and event planning for Executive Team, Board of Directors and House of Delegates.
- Manages and triages all FreshDesk Tickets and phone calls for Board of Directors and House of Delegates.
- Provides support of the department operations, including opportunities to advance and gain efficiencies.
- Manages website updates for Board of Directors and House of Delegates.
- Prepares in consultation with the Manager, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.
Staff Expectations
- Upholds and fosters team values
- Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of FPTR and association priorities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in an administrative role
- Experience in handling and prioritizing a variety of projects
- Comfort engaging with high level leadership
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience working in a business setting
- Solid Microsoft skill set, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience updating websites or HTML skills desirable
- Attention to detail, particularly when entering data accurately in a variety of systems or programs
- Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations
- Project management experience a plus
- Possess team/program mind-set and be willing to share ideas and opinions to move projects forward
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% - Local and National
The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.
APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.