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Title:  Associate - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/PT Fund

Department/Unit:  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and PT Fund/Business Affairs

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Location:  This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in 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

Provides support for implementation of activities in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)/PT Fund department. Assists department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives on organizational priorities with a focus on departmental contributions to enterprise DEI strategy for the Association.  Supports operational needs for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Provides support with data entry as appropriate including compliance documents. Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.

Essential Functions

• Serves as lead DEI staff for general support for the implementation of work plans related to respective activities of the DEI/PT Fund department which align with organizational priorities and the Association’s operations strategy, systems and data strategy, membership strategy, public engagement strategy, and business strategy.
• Prepares required departmental compliance forms as outlined below including, when applicable and appropriate, entering accurate information for timely submission of all required forms
• Provides support of the department operations, including opportunities to advance and gain efficiencies.
• Supports the Business Affairs team in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects DEI/PT Fund in partnership with department director and staff colleagues.
• Prepares, in consultation with the Vice President, 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 association priorities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree a plus
• 2+ years of administrative experience, performing tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Solid administrative skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Project management skills a plus
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Must be highly organized; strong organizational skills – must be able to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Presentation skills a plus
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through completion

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% - local, National

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.

Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please.

Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

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

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.