Job Title: Director of Education
Job #: 0816
Department: Education
Date Posted: June 21, 2008
Job #: 0816
Department: Education
Date Posted: June 21, 2008
Job Duties
- Direct and manage the continuing legal education programs for AAJ. Ensure that the programs are fully compliant with all regulatory standards. Conduct long-range planning, policy development, implementation, and evaluations of programs.
- Manage education department staff, relevant committees, and course advisors in the design, planning, budgeting, marketing, implementing and evaluating of CLE programs.
- Work with marketing to target audiences and promote offerings, including identifying cross-marketing opportunities with other Association services and products.
- Conduct needs assessment of members and assist with the development of new educational activities and products. Recruit speakers and faculty.
- Create and manage department budget.
- Evaluate requests for joint sponsorship and endorsement from external organizations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with AAJ sections, committees, vendors and affiliates.
- Oversee the development and print production of program materials.
- Manage content development to include traditional and e-learning, plus emerging technology such as podcasting.
- Serve as liaison to National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees, AAJ Press Advisory Board, and other identified committees.
Qualifications and Experience
- BA degree required, J.D. preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience at a supervisory level, experience successfully supervising and coaching staff at various levels.
- Demonstrated experience in education program planning, execution and evaluation.
- Must be a detail oriented leader and able to demonstrate innovation and initiative, good judgment, and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to operate strategically, identifying and leveraging opportunities for member education by developing and leading new programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communications skills.
- Strong ability to plan, manage, and meet budget goals.
- Strong project management, curriculum development, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with association leaders and committees.
- Ability to travel is required.
Reports to: Vice President, Education, Exchange, and Sections and Litigation Groups
