Education Manager - Chicago, United States - Association of Legal Administrators

Description

Job Description

The Association for Legal Administrators, a leading not-for-profit known for the support of legal professionals, is looking for an initiative-taking and talented individual to join our team as an Education Manager. As our Education Manager, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, support and execute high-quality, innovative learning experiences in a variety of learning environments for ALA members and prospective members that support their professional development needs at different stages of their careers. Anchored by ALA's Certified Legal Manager (CLM) designation, the Education Manager will ensure that all educational programs supply pathways for legal administrators to grow as professionals.

At the Association for Legal Administrators, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. We believe in empowering our employees to make a real impact and providing them with the support and resources needed to thrive professionally.

We offer a hybrid work environment (2-3 days a week from anywhere), competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and thrive in a stimulating environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Education Manager at the Association for Legal Administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design duties include:

• Maintains and builds a deep knowledge of trends and best practices in instructional design and applies knowledge toward strengthening ALA's educational offerings.
• Regularly evaluates and recommends new and/or enhancements to existing educational programs, instructional formats, and learning environments (e.g., in-person events, webinars, online courses, certification curriculum). Supplies quarterly and year-end analytics on the status of ALA's educational offerings.
• Aid in the development of instructional formats and learning objectives for desired learning solutions.
• Develops and grows a Body of Knowledge (BoK) for ALA that informs the design of all educational programs and positions the Association as the go-to educational resource for legal administrators. a working understanding of unfamiliar subjects and information to create relevant education for ALA members.
• Aids in the development of instructional formats and learning goals.

Certified Legal Manager Program Management duties include:

• Ensures ongoing compliance with all accreditation requirements and guidelines.
• Grows and promotes the Certified Legal Manager program.

Administrative duties include:

• Maintains and manages all functions of ALA's learning management system (LMS) — including, but not limited to, registration, profiles, course content, course setup, reporting and create and support documentation of all related processes.
• Manages online webinar, web-based course and e-learning website pages.
• Serves as staff liaison to various committees/project teams.

Qualifications Include:

• Knowledge and application of instructional design and project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills to coordinate efforts of instructors, volunteers and staff, and the ability to function in a team and service-oriented environment.
• Ability to prepare, check and analyze budgets.
• Develop computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Camtasia and association databases such as iMIS.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.