PAS PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR-ELECT & CHAIR ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Deadline: March 1, 2024 | 9:00 am CT

The PAS Board of Directors is pleased to announce an open call for applications for the PAS Program Chair-elect position. This is an outstanding, high-visibility academic pediatric leadership opportunity with the potential to have a wide impact on academic pediatrics both nationally and internationally. Individuals from URiM groups or with lived experiences supportive of PAS’s commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected leader will serve a four-year term: two years as Program Chair-elect (July 2024-June 2026) for the PAS Meetings held in Honolulu and Boston followed directly by two years as Program Chair (July 2026-June 2028) for PAS Meetings in Minneapolis and Salt Lake City. The selected Chair-elect will be teamed with the PAS 2025-2026 Program Chair for two years. As Program Chair, the selected candidate will be teamed with the next newly selected Chair-elect.

Background

The mission of the PAS is to connect the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health. The program of the PAS Meeting is chosen by the PAS Program Committee under the leadership of the PAS Program Chair to support this mission and to advance the PAS vision of a world with healthy children, adolescents, and families through advances in pediatric scholarship. By guiding the formation of the PAS program, the Program Chair helps to shape the direction of global academic pediatrics.

The PAS Program Chair-elect spends two years “shadowing” the Program Chair and progressively assuming limited responsibilities. When the Chair-elect becomes Chair, a new Chair-elect will similarly team with the Chair, lessening the Chair’s workload and providing continuity for the Program Committee and the PAS administrative staff. Both the Chair and the Chair-elect serve as ex officio members of the PAS Board of Directors and receive support to attend the PAS Meeting as well as any in-person Committee or Board meetings.

Applicant Consideration In making its final selection the PAS Board will consider:

Support for the PAS vision and mission
Experience, recognition, and output in pediatric research/scholarship
Involvement and impact in DEI-related initiatives
Influence and impact of personal DEI lens and/or lived experience(s)
Leadership experience and credentials
Experience with PAS Meeting or similar scholarly conference programs
Membership in good standing of PAS Partner (AAP, APA, APS, SPR) or PAS Alliance organizations (ASPN, PIDS)

Applications may be submitted until March 1, 2024, 9am CT. Selection will be made by the PAS Board of Directors by April 2024. Application questions may be directed to Michelle Brunoehler.

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Program Committee Chair-elect Responsibilities (2 Years)
Term: 2 Years, July 1 – June 30

- - Works closely with the Chair to observe and learn the Chair duties and the PAS program planning procedures and processes, including Workshop selection (Year 1)
  - Works with Chair and PAS Staff to assess and implement improvements to the PAS program planning process: proposal and abstract submission, review, and selection, data analytics, and program evaluation (Year 2)
  - Works closely with the Workshop Coordinator to assess and implement improvements to the workshop review and selection process (Year 2)
  - Reviews PAS Club, Special Interest Group, and Industry Sponsored Symposia program submissions; works closely with PAS Staff, CME provider, and Chair; advises organizers on coordination of PAS program with policy compliance and CME requirements (Year 2)
  - Participates in PAS Board of Director meetings as an observer in preparation for ex officio service (Year 2)
  - The Chair-elect and Workshop Coordinator report directly to the Chair; the Chair provides feedback coaching as needed
  - Prerequisites for selection:
  o Prior service on the PAS Program Committee, or similar program committee, preferred
  o Member in good standing status with a PAS partner or alliance organization
  o Recognized leader in academic pediatrics
  o Strong facilitator of consensus and decision-making

Program Committee Chair Responsibilities (2 Years)
Term: 2 Years, July 1 – June 30
- - Overall direction of the PAS program process to ensure that the program aligns with the PAS vision: A world with healthy children, adolescents, and families through advances in pediatric scholarship and mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.
  - Secures PAS Opening General Session keynote speaker
  - Meets monthly with PAS Staff; leads Committee meetings
  - With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, is responsible for continued evaluation of the PAS program planning, evaluation process, and tools
  - With support from the PAS staff, prepare letters of commendation recognizing the service to and impact of Program Committee members to academic pediatrics
  - Attends PAS Board of Directors meetings as an ex officio non-voting member
  - With support from the PAS staff, prepare for the PAS Board an annual assessment of the impact and quality of the PAS program; recommend adjustments, innovations, PAS Labs, etc.
  - With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, reviews questionable program requests or submissions and works with the proposer to resolve issues and ensure PAS and CME policy compliance
  - With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, directs PAS response to allegations of ethical violations in accordance with PAS policies and procedures
  - Reports directly to and receives performance feedback from the PAS Board of Directors

Chair and Chair-elect Support & Recognition
- - Complimentary PAS Meeting registration
  - PAS-paid hotel and travel support to attend the PAS Meeting and if needed in-person Program Committee meetings
  - The PAS Board of Directors President annually prepares a letter of commendation and thanks to recognize the impact of the Chair’s service to and impact on academic pediatrics

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