Manager, Collaborative Learning (AFSP Connects) at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Reports to: Senior Director, Special Projects

Location: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager, Collaborative Learning leads AFSP Connects, a framework designed to foster knowledge sharing and professional development through bidirectional learning networks in the construction industry focused on equipping companies of all sizes with construction-specific mental health and suicide prevention resources and education. This role oversees planning and facilitation of collaborative sessions, engaging experts and participants to build capacity and improve outcomes. The manager also delivers other presentations, helps develop new resources & materials, and supports AFSP’s continuous improvement process. Success requires strong skills in program management, virtual facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven evaluation, along with excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, business administration, or a related field.

Experience Expert at facilitating virtual and in person meetings with 2-3 years’ relevant professional experience.

Technology/Equipment Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite includingSharePoint. Expert at Zoom,Teams and other virtual meeting platforms. Proficiency in project management software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Master’s degree in public health, education, business administration, or adult learning

Experience and/or Training 5+ years’ relevant professional experience in developing and/or delivering health education programming to diverse audiences

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, and editing skills.
• Ability to execute complex tasks with minimal direction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure in-person and virtual presentations are impactful.
• Analytical skills to support the measurement of performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment and work across multiple areas to contribute to the mission.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability.
• Possess interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external constituents.
• Responsive to feedback and solution focused.
• Strong problem-solving mentality and approach to work.
• Cultural humility and deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate with team members online, outside of a traditional office environment.
• Strong team spirit, including a willingness to pitch in and help others.
• Ability to quickly assess the situation and identify solutions to improve/fix deliverables based on project milestones and data inputs/outputs.
• Uphold and exhibit AFSP’s Core Values.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and excellent follow-through on tasks.
• Highly motivated individual with ability to work in fast and dynamic work environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

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