Details
Posted: 21-Dec-21
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Type: Full Time (Remote Only)
Preferred Education: Masters
Salary: $45,000–52,000
Categories:
Chapter Relations
Education and Training
Meetings/Expositions/Events
Salary Details:
ACUI provides competitive compensation, retirement matching program, health care coverage at 100% for employee, reasonable company travel policies, and an adaptable work schedule.
ACUI seeks and employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner that does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, veteran status, age, national origin, culture, appearance, generation, caste/class, ancestry, political beliefs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Although we are not average, the ACUI Central Office is an average indoor office environment with average noise levels not requiring protective equipment and an average temperature between 68° and 76° F. Some employees are required to participate in or execute events in other venues (indoor and outdoor) that may have varying conditions.
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
The Educational Program Manager coordinates event planning and operations for the organization’s education and professional development programs, while providing leadership to increase the value of engagement for volunteers in the organization. This professional leads efforts for event managers to create and maintain best practices and for volunteer liaisons to improve communication and collaboration across the organization. Additionally, this staff member advises numerous volunteer teams, manages key educational initiatives as assigned, and leads the ACUI awards and recognition programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
EVENT PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
- Oversee the operational planning of the ACUI Annual Conference, including: logistical arrangements with conference hotel and other contracted service providers, producing an event operations document; and supervising a team of practicum student interns.
- Lead staff efforts to create and maintain standard practices and templates and a handbook for event managers in areas of budget, education, partnerships, and operations and logistics.
- Coordinate and create efforts to maintain and implement best practices for events and education.
- Direct and manage the RFP and site selection process for all in-person ACUI seminars, institutions, and regional conferences on an annual basis.
- Manage and produce assigned seminars and institutes annually, including curriculum development, volunteer management, host logistics, registration, program materials, and assessment.
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT
- Advise and support the volunteer coordinator on the ACUI Leadership Team and the members of the Volunteer Development Team.?
- Advise and support the regional?member experience coordinators?and regional recognition coordinators.
- Develop/create job descriptions and training materials for all ACUI volunteer positions.??
- Oversee the successful implementation of the annual nomination, application,?selection/election, and evaluation processes?for volunteer positions across the organization.?
- Orient new volunteers to the Association and to their position and provide ongoing training resources to all volunteers.?
- Lead efforts for staff liaisons to enhance information sharing and collaboration across volunteer positions and components.
- Oversee the successful implementation of the annual submission and selection process for ACUI awards and scholarships, including the production of the Honors awards ceremony at the Annual Conference.
- Develop recognition strategies for all ACUI volunteers and award winners.?
- Administer the online collaborations tools available for volunteers to complete their work, including adjusting website functionality and maintaining group memberships.
- Maintain accurate records of volunteers in positions and award recipients.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS
- Serve as a member of the Education Department to identify common issues and opportunities associated with delivering education and events—utilizing program evaluations, industry research, and member feedback.
- Support seminar planning, regional conference volunteers, online learning, designated community of practice leaders, and awards programs, as assigned annually.
- Coordinate the effective marketing of educational programs and services in collaboration with other staff.
- Create and maintain budgets for assigned programs, submitting annually for inclusion in the overall organizational budget.
- Create and deliver reports on the status and effectiveness of assigned programs and services.
- Over time this position may be modified due to changes with how ACUI operates, program growth or decline, or the need to assist other Association programs or products.
- Other duties as necessary and/or assigned.?
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree plus minimum three years professional experience in either college union event planning, meeting planning, or association management required.?
- Experience with program development, conference/event services, volunteer advising, promotion, and assessment a plus.
- Ability to manage ambiguity.
- Ability to travel out of state four to six times a year for up to a week at a time.
- Program planning and implementation skills.
- Position requires attention to detail, outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal, planning and organizational skills.
TO APPLY
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references. Application review will begin immediately; for full consideration, apply by January 14.
*ACUI is not able to sponsor work authorization or employment visas at this time.
