The candidate's background must include experience in a customer-focused business environment that demonstrates knowledge and skill in the following areas: Project and task management, including skills in defining requirements, translating requirements into measurable goals and outcomes, documenting milestones and desired outcomes, planning and scheduling implementation activities, coordinating and developing communication plans, planning for training and development, and planning for and providing information sharing sessions with internal and external clients. The Associate provides support for research and information requests, prepares correspondence, assists in records management, supports specific conference committees, arranges conference calls, and schedules meetings to support the development of conference proceedings for an approved conference.