Manager, Professional Engagement (Remote, US - Nationwide Posting Location)
Posted 2026-05-05The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Manager, Professional Engagement to join the Science and Health Care team.The Manager, Professional Engagement is a grant-funded position that will support the work of ADA staff teams aligned with its professional services programs with a primary focus on supporting the ADA’s Professional Education programs. Specific support will include coordination of activities and management of virtual and in-person professional education programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with speakers for webinars and in-person events including invitations, content development, promotion, execution, reporting, and processing honoraria
- Oversee accreditation responsibilities for education programs
- Manage post-event analysis, including budget reconciliations, invoice management, and knowledge assessments
- Create and monitor registration for attendees and provide customer service to registrants
- Update templated marketing materials, including websites, and work with stakeholders to implement promotion strategies
- Serve as logistics contact during in-person events and virtual programs, including managing on-site vendors, webinar vendor and acting as the main point of contact for speakers
- Coordinate Professional Engagement Networking including promotions, in-person activities, logistics, networking events, and meetings
- Manage professional membership committee and Advisory Groups for assigned programs
- Work with speakers to develop course content, including session descriptions, learning objectives, slide and program guide design development
- Support the Professional Member engagement online forum
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 3 years of event management experience
- Strong time management skills
- Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects in a matrix organization
- Experience with collecting and analyzing data and writing reports
- Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes while responding to changing circumstances and priorities
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation and interpersonal skills to help build and manage team productivity /cohesion
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based applications, experience in learning management systems, Zoom, and Cvent a plus
WHY WORK HERE
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:
- Industry competitive base pay ranging from $48,000 - $55,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
- A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
- Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
- Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
- A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
- Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions