Director Education Strategy

Description Department: Engagement Strategy

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education Level: BA/BS or combination of education and experience

Required Years Experience: 10

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Director of Education Strategy is critical in supporting CPG’s mission by designing and implementing effective education strategies that empower B2C clergy, lay employees, and beneficiaries to take action in their best interest, consistent with CPG’s purpose, vision, and three lines of business; and educate and equip B2B Administrators and Vestry Members to administer CPG benefits, products, and services on behalf of their institutions and employees.

This position reports to the Vice President of Education Planning. This position will have direct reports and requires close collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Education Strategy Development and Implementation

• Design and execute the annual education strategies for B2B and B2C audiences, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop tailored, engaging education plans and learning objectives for B2B and B2C clients to optimize understanding of benefits and resources, build relationships, and/or provide networking opportunities.
• Design Curricula and learning events (in-person, virtual, and online) in support of the education strategy.

Collaboration and Delivery

• Partner with departments and stakeholders to assess and address learning needs, objectives, and delivery methods.
• Collaborate with content creation teams and external vendors (e.g., Fidelity) to produce engaging and impactful education materials.
• Inform the delivery of in-person, virtual, web-based, and online educational content, ensuring consistency and high-quality experiences across all platforms.
• Work with Event Management Group and Benefits Relationship Management teams to enhance the learning experience at conferences, meetings, and other client-facing events.

Team Leadership and Development

• Hire, lead, coach and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee project workflows and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of education initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback and data analysis, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Stay informed of education trends, best practices, and adult learning theories to drive innovation in education delivery.
• Develop processes and tools that enhance efficiency and scalability across B2B and B2C educational offerings and operations.

Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align education initiatives with corporate goals and think critically about improving engagement and future outcomes.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams; ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across functions.
• Curricula Development: Strong curricula design skills, with experience tailoring materials to different audiences. Ability to design engaging and action-oriented learning objectives and adapt strategies to meet evolving client needs.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship management and consultative abilities; experience working with B2B and B2C clients is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Education & Experience

• BA/BS in education, business, communications, or a related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 10 years of relevant experience in education strategy, benefits education, or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The role requires approximately 10% travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG’s office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.

Salary Range: $114,300 - $153,000

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Flexible Benefits Available To Eligible Employees

• Medical (including Vision)
• Dental
• Supplemental Dental

Core Benefits Automatically Provided To Eligible Employees

• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
• Retiree life insurance

Elective Benefits Available To Eligible Employees

• 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation