Associate Director, Educational Programs - Corporate Benefits

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans • Brookfield, WI

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

­­­­Summary:
Responsible for the successful design, development, maintenance and over-all implementation of select educational programs, focusing on employee benefits for the corporate sector. This involves fostering positive relationships with volunteer speakers and attendees, evaluating the effectiveness of educational sessions through attendee feedback and providing guidance to speakers for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include budget oversight for meeting logistics, collaboration with meeting managers, and supporting volunteer committees as a staff advisor. Additionally, this role will be representing and raising awareness of the Foundation through relationship management and engagement with employers, benefit funds and industry stakeholders, while serving as a source for industry insight, content and programs, services, partnerships, and new customer opportunities. This position may also contribute to the development of new programming and represent the organization at industry events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Collaborate with meeting managers to oversee all aspects of meeting-related expenses, including speaker reimbursements, AV equipment, shipping, and food and beverage costs.
Serve as a back-up staff advisor to committees, which includes working closely with volunteers, assisting the committee chairs with meeting business, and leading planning meetings. May be asked to serve as primary staff advisor, based on experience and need.
Working with the Director of Professional Development, will promote, manage, and maintain relationships for team training accounts.
Collaborate with Business Development and Outreach to establish, grow and/or maintain high value relationships with the corporate sector while increasing awareness of the International Foundation at industry events. Engage with members and prospects, solicit new business and gather industry insights to aid the Foundation in membership and educational program participation growth.
Educational Program Implementation:
In coordination with the Director of Educational Programs Management and the Director of Professional Development, plan and execute assigned educational programs including selecting, assessing and finding volunteer speakers consistent with Foundation standards and policies.
Develop program content to include: audience descriptions, learning objectives, educational session outlines, agendas with meaningful progression, and appropriate promotional messaging.
Lead and collaborate with planning groups to identify topics, develop session content, and consider speaker recommendations.
Utilize various teaching methods and techniques to enhance audience engagement and learning effectiveness.
Review and ensure presentation materials submitted by speakers are appropriate, meet the program specifications and are consistent with Foundation policies.
Analyze and assess feedback from attendees regarding session content and speaker effectiveness and provide guidance and recommendations to speakers for improvement.
As the Associate Director becomes increasingly more proficient, essential functions may also be expanded to include creation and development of new programs, expansion and revision of existing programs, and working on contract programs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Communication, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must have 3+ years’ experience working in employee benefits within the corporate employer environment.
• A Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is required. If not currently held, the individual will be required to achieve the CEBS designation within 36 months of accepted offer, as a condition of continued employment.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic; detail oriented, results-driven and able to manage and lead projects independently.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels including clients, business partners, volunteers, governance, and internal team members while professionally representing the Foundation.
• Strong networking skills with demonstrated success in building relationships and driving constituent engagement.
• Proven success in managing a program, product line or initiative with designated stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Ability to identify opportunities for program growth, partnership development, and new customer engagement.
• Ability to objectively analyze feedback (qualitative and quantitative) to evaluate program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.
• Data informed decision-maker with the ability to translate ideas into executable programs to expand the reach and visibility of the Foundation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in training program development, educational program management, and/or corporate training is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and logistical aspects of planning events; including contracts, reimbursements, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with meeting managers to oversee all aspects of meeting-related expenses, including speaker reimbursements, AV equipment, shipping, and food and beverage costs.
• Serve as a back-up staff advisor to committees, which includes working closely with volunteers, assisting the committee chairs with meeting business, and leading planning meetings.
• Working with the Director of Professional Development, will promote, manage, and maintain relationships for team training accounts.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Outreach to establish, grow and/or maintain high value relationships with the corporate sector while increasing awareness of the International Foundation at industry events.
• Engage with members and prospects, solicit new business and gather industry insights to aid the Foundation in membership and educational program participation growth.
• In coordination with the Director of Educational Programs Management and the Director of Professional Development, plan and execute assigned educational programs including selecting, assessing and finding volunteer speakers consistent with Foundation standards and policies.
• Develop program content to include: audience descriptions, learning objectives, educational session outlines, agendas with meaningful progression, and appropriate promotional messaging.
• Lead and collaborate with planning groups to identify topics, develop session content, and consider speaker recommendations.
• Utilize various teaching methods and techniques to enhance audience engagement and learning effectiveness.
• Review and ensure presentation materials submitted by speakers are appropriate, meet the program specifications and are consistent with Foundation policies.
• Analyze and assess feedback from attendees regarding session content and speaker effectiveness and provide guidance and recommendations to speakers for improvement.
• Creation and development of new programs, expansion and revision of existing programs, and working on contract programs.

Benefits

• Our incredible benefits package includes a comprehensive and affordable medical plan (which includes 24/7 Teledoc), vision plan, dental plan, FSA (medical and dependent care), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), long term disability, short term disability, ample PTO (vacation, sick, holidays) and more!
• Our retirement plan includes a defined benefit (pension) plan AND a non-elective company 401(k) contribution AND a 401(k) matching contribution.
• Unique organizational perks include free Milwaukee County Zoo passes, an on-site fitness center with yoga, stretch, and strength training classes, mindfulness sessions, a bocce league, game nights, and even a cribbage club to name a few!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director