steering committee Position descriptions and qualifications

Responsibilities (3-year commitment, 8 hours/month averaged across the academic year)

• Provides leadership to the committee members, guiding them in achieving community goals and objectives.
• Chairs Steering Committee meetings, ensuring that meetings are conducted effectively and efficiently.
• Presides over the annual APQI business meeting each November ahead of the AAMC LSL annual meeting, including the development of presentation materials in collaboration with the Steering Committee and other APQI working groups.
• Leads the development and implementation of the community's strategic plan, setting ambitious goals and priorities in alignment with the community's mission and vision.
• Work with the Steering Committee to develop and oversee the association’s annual budget, ensuring financial resources are managed responsibly. 
• Promote member engagement and participation in organizational activities. 
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the community. 
• Advocate on behalf of the community and its members on issues relevant to the medical education accreditation profession.
• Oversee the development and delivery of professional development programs and conferences.

Minimum Qualities & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in strategic planning
• Basic understanding of financial management
• Previous experience with leadership in an academic or organizational setting
• Direct and significant involvement in accreditation efforts at their institution
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates capacity to fulfill the time requirement and expectations of the role
• Active Engagement in APQI (e.g., committee membership, annual meeting presentation, attendance in monthly webinars, active participation in listserv) 

Preferred Qualities & Qualifications

• Internal institutional leadership on LCME accreditation
• Leadership on internal institutional CQI committee
• Experience with leadership in an accreditation-related organization
• Experience in program planning
• Experience in strategic planning
• Basic understanding of financial management

Responsibilities (2-year commitment, 4 hours/month averaged across the academic year)

• Lead the development of a comprehensive communication strategy.
• Manage the APQI listserv.
• Ensure that the website is regularly updated with relevant content, news, events, and resources, and oversee any necessary maintenance and improvements.
• Manage social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and engagement with followers.
• Develop and disseminate a quarterly newsletter (January, April, July, and October).

Minimum Qualities & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in social media management tools and website content management systems

Preferred Qualities & Qualifications

• Familiar with different platforms for e-newsletters, blogs, LinkedIn, etc.
• Experience in multimedia communications
• Marketing and/or public relations experience

Responsibilities (2-year commitment, 4 hours/month averaged across the academic year)

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the development of the APQI Academic Journal Editorial Board.
• Recruit and retain qualified reviewers from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise and provide training and guidance.
• Address conflicts of interest, disputes, or ethical concerns that may arise.
• Collaborate with the Editorial Board in making decisions based on the outcomes of peer reviews, providing input and recommendations as needed.
• Develop and implement editorial policies and guidelines related to peer review, authorship, ethics, and publication standards.

Minimum Qualities & Qualifications

• Advanced degree in educational field
• Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in scholarly publishing, peer review, and academic research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience

Preferred Qualities & Qualifications

• Editorial experience in scholarly publications
• Experience in mentoring or training others in scholarly activity

Responsibilities (1-year commitment, 4 hours/month averaged across the academic year)

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and distribute meeting notices and materials to meeting participants. Coordinate logistics for meetings including scheduling, venue booking, and audiovisual setup.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence on behalf of APQI.

Minimum Qualities & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in maintaining records of meetings for the consumption of others
• Proficient in scheduling and hosting virtual meetings
• Proficient in management of incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Proficient in managing logistics of virtual and in-person meetings and events

Responsibilities (1-year commitment, 1 hour/month with an increase in time commitment during the annual membership renewal period (~10 hours/month, month of June))

• Maintain accurate records of APQI membership including membership applications, due payments, and member contact information.
• Manage the annual process for distributing invoices and collecting payments for membership dues.

Minimum Qualities & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of financial management 
• Experience with managing and maintaining records

Preferred Qualities & Qualifications

• Skilled at establishing and maintaining professional relationships
• Ability to analyze membership data and trends to make informed decisions
• Previous or current experience on a membership committee