EASA's Manager of Education helps provide the strategic direction for the association's educational offerings and is responsible for the creation and delivery of high-quality programs and resources using best practices in adult learning principles and curriculum development strategy. EASA's mission is to help members enhance their performance and achieve greater levels of success. The Manager of Education will play a critical role in achieving this mission.
This position oversees the development, implementation/delivery, evaluation, and improvement of EASA educational programming including convention programs, the online learning center, webinars and in-person seminars. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Manager works collaboratively with subject matter experts, volunteer leaders, committees, and other staff members.
Major areas of responsibility
- Oversee content development, implementation/delivery, evaluation, and reporting for all education activities, including convention, in-person and virtual seminars, webinars and online learning.
- Manage the LMS and growth of the EASA Electromechanical Repair Technician (ERT) Certificate Program.
- Plan the technical education content for the annual convention, coordinating and contracting with various speakers.
- Manage staff, vendors, committees, volunteers and subject matter experts (SMEs) related to education and training.
- Serve as staff liaison to EASA Technical Education Committee.
- Ensure that project management systems are in place to accomplish goals.
- Partner with the marketing team to promote educational activities and support related content marketing.
Qualifications
Experience in related work in educational course development, convention program development, and online learning programs. Candidate must be familiar and proficient in working with technology and databases, such as customer relationship / association management systems (CRM / AMS) and learning management systems (LMS). EASA uses the Protech association management system and MapleLMS. Experience with these systems is a plus but not required.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience preferably within a trade association - or within the electromechanical training industry.
- Experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles working with staff, subject matter experts, volunteers and vendors on educational program and resource development.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met.
- Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Willingness to learn intricacies of EASA's LMS (built upon Moodle), CRM and Survey Monkey.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; comfort with document control and copy editing including the ability to write session descriptions, learning objectives, and speaker correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to initiate and develop productive working partnerships with key stakeholders organization-wide.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.