What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Manager (Contract) position at CFA Society Washington, DC?
WHO WE ARE The CFA Society Washington, DC (CFAW) is an association of 2,000 investment professionals whose mission is to facilitate a vibrant, engaged community that advances members’ professional success. CFAW is a professional membership society, an affiliate of the CFA Institute, and the Washington, DC region’s premiere organization for the financial investment industry. To learn more about CFAW, please visit our website at www.The ideal candidate has the ability to maintain an appropriate balance of in-person and virtual programs while ensuring the society’s events are relevant, timely and top-notch. The qualified candidate will be a dynamic project manager skilled at managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and collaborating with volunteer stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to have ownership of many facets of a strategic education plan with the chance to elevate and put their stamp on the process. Work closely with the CEO to guide the educational and programmatic strategic initiatives set forth by the CFAW Board of Directors Develop and maintain a 12-month education and event calendar Create and manage budgets for each event Direct and oversee the implementation of approved programs and events, including all pre- and post-event activities Ensure that members working on programs have appropriate support from staff. Seek to expand and augment programs that are relevant and valuable to members while phasing out those that are fully mature and no longer provide a useful benefit to members Manage all relationships with external constituents as they pertain to education, programming, and learning Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the education field, and use that knowledge to help the organization realize, imagine, or innovate new educational and networking opportunities Maintain event registration systems, manage attendee communication, and oversee post-event follow-ups including surveys and reports Track and analyze event success metrics, providing recommendations for improvement and future initiatives Serve as staff liaison for the Programs & Education Committee, facilitating meetings, maintaining agendas, and tracking action items POSITION REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of progressive relevant experience executing in-person and online programs Experience in a membership organization a plus Proven project management skills Excellent proofing skills Advanced knowledge of professional development principles, strategies, and tactics Proficiency and experience with association management software – Salesforce preferred Desired tech stack : MS Office, CVENT, Higher Logic, Zoom Self-directed, works independently with minimal supervision Ability to work well under pressure and think outside the box when needed Ability to lift up to 30 pounds A pro-active and can-do attitude, even when working under pressure and with all levels of staff Some local travel required, limited regional travel possiblePandoLogic. Category : Education, Keywords : Educational Manager, Location : ROSSLYN, VA-22219
