Director of Professional Education

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association of property and casualty reinsurers doing business in the United States. The RAA is committed to promoting a regulatory environment that ensures the industry remains globally competitive and financially robust. RAA membership is diverse, including reinsurance underwriters and intermediaries licensed in the U.S. and those that conduct business on a cross border basis. The RAA represents its members before state, federal and international bodies. www.reinsurance.org

RAA is searching for a Director of Professional Education to support our mission as the go‐to source and thought leader for reinsurance who will direct the ongoing development and successful execution of the RAA's Reinsurance Education Institute programs. The Institute is the premier provider of reinsurance education for professionals within the insurance and reinsurance industry and serves as an independent source of income for the RAA. This role is responsible for effectively maintaining and increasing industry recognition of the Re-Scholar certification program, the development and delivery of Institute courses, and executing programming for RAA members. This is a pivotal position requiring demonstrated experience in professional education, including teaching adults and professionals as well as experience developing program content and preparing and executing budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following essential functions require superior skills and a demonstrated commitment to the success of the RAA.

• Assists in the development of the Institute's course offerings, working closely with RAA members, to offer effective and engaging curriculum.
• Evaluates the curriculum of each course to ensure comprehensive and current subject matter.
• Solicits and evaluates speakers for subject matter knowledge and effective presentation skills.
• Executes on-site and virtual programming with other Institute key team members.
• Solicits sponsorships and supports fundraising to help cover program costs and support the Institute's programs.
• Oversees and manages multiple seminar planning committees.
• Explores avenues and content for additional virtual and in-person programming.
• Drafts oral and written reports for presentation by the SVP to the RAA Board of Directors and the RAA Law, Claims and Underwriting Committees.
• Routinely networks with decision makers inside the RAA membership, in nonmember companies, and in industry to promote course attendance and solicit sponsorships.
• Regularly attends industry events to promote Institute programs, further industry knowledge, and meet with potential sponsors, speakers, and attendees.

Competencies

• Networking skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Problem solving skills.
• Effectively works in a cohesive team.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Demonstrated experience in professional education, including teaching adults and professionals, preferred.
• Experience developing program content including preparing and executing budgets.
• Knowledge of and facilitation of continuing education requirements and credits a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, & Excel.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing, and grammar skills.

The RAA offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, long term disability, long term care insurance, 401k with matching and discretionary contributions, generous paid time off, & all Federal holidays.

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

Please note: Phone calls and emails to staff regarding this job posting are not accepted.

The Reinsurance Association of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000