Manager, DPG Relations

Manager, DPG Relations

Are you a strategic leader with a talent for guiding complex projects and navigating critical conversations to deliver exceptional results? Do you have a knack for resolving conflicts, managing change, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless project execution? If you thrive in fast-paced environments where clear communication and visionary leadership are essential, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites you to explore an exciting new opportunity.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, is seeking a full-time Manager, DPG Relations. In this flexible, remote position, you will facilitate the operations of the Academy’s Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs), guiding key projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Oversee and facilitate a variety of projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet legal, financial, and procedural standards. Manage everything from budgeting and planning to auditing and membership communications.
• Facilitating Critical Conversations: Serve as the central point of communication between volunteer leadership and Academy staff, fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration through virtual meetings, emails, and in-person events.
• Conflict and Change Management: Identify potential areas of conflict within project teams and facilitate resolutions through mediation and thoughtful leadership. Lead efforts to manage change, ensuring a smooth transition during policy updates, program changes, and strategic shifts.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide guidance and insight on program policies, processes, and goals. Work closely with the DPG Relations Team to ensure that DPGs are aligned with the Academy’s strategic priorities.
• Cross-functional Engagement: Work closely with internal teams to align programs and projects with organizational strategies and ensure the successful execution of key initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, conflict resolution, or change management. Experience with non-profit organizations, associations, or volunteer groups is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and facilitate crucial conversations and resolve conflicts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
• RDN Preferred.
• Some travel required.

About Us:

The Academy offers a competitive starting salary range from $70,000 to $78,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) match with IMMEDIATE VESTING!

We offer a comprehensive paid leave policy to support your work-life balance. Academy employees are eligible for paid sick and vacation time that accrues over time and can be carried over at the end of the year in accordance with Academy policy. Additional leave options may be available for holidays, family emergencies, or other personal needs.

The Academy promotes a friendly, professional, and challenging team-based work environment with the ability to work remotely.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

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