Professional Education Manager

Casualty Actuarial Society • Arlington, VA

1d • $0 - $72,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Professional Education Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality professional education programs that advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. This role is responsible for independently managing new initiatives and ensuring continuity of work through proactive planning and resource management. Working in close partnership with the Director of Professional Education, the Manager translates strategic goals into actionable plans, aligns team efforts with departmental and organizational objectives, and provides insight and recommendations to support informed decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to shape program innovation, strengthen operational excellence, and enhance member value through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Fully accredited four-year undergraduate degree.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in an association/non-profit organization working and with volunteers.
• Proven experience in designing and managing professional education programs, preferably with a concentration in online education.
• Experience with adult education, learning theory application, and instructional design principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers and colleagues.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface with senior-level business professionals.
• Deep knowledge in leveraging technology for educational purposes, particularly learning management systems (LMS), speaker/abstract management systems, association management systems, e-Commerce platforms, and virtual classrooms.
• Strong project planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail, timelines and deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with educational technology, including learning management systems (LMS), speaker/abstract management tools (Cadmium, Cvent), and association management systems (AMS).
• Knowledge of Cobalt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as volunteer planning committees and corporate partners, to develop educational content and identify opportunities for collaboration, sponsorships, customized training programs, and other non-dues revenue streams.
• Create and execute professional education programs, such as seminars, workshops, virtual events, and webinars, ensuring they align with the organization's objectives, budget parameters, and target audience needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop engaging and relevant professional education products, incorporating adult learning principles and ensuring the curriculum meets the highest quality standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage qualified subject matter experts, providing ongoing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities to speakers.
• Oversee the effective delivery of professional education programs, both in-person and through online platforms, working closely with the Meeting Services Department to ensure adequate logistical support is achieved.
• Analyze data to recommend and implement process improvements in partnership with Professional Education colleagues.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Publications Departments to develop effective marketing campaigns and promotional materials for professional education programs and products.
• Contribute to the implementation of the CAS Strategic Plan by supporting departmental initiatives, identifying process improvements, and helping ensure that professional education programs align with organizational goals under the guidance of the supervisor.
• In addition to managing day-to-day operations, managers are responsible for independently leading new initiatives aligned with departmental priorities, proactively planning for and managing their own and their direct reports’ absences to ensure continuity of work, and actively supporting broader organizational goals. Managers are expected to partner closely with and support the Director of Professional Education by advancing strategic objectives, ensuring alignment of team efforts with departmental priorities, and providing timely communication, issue escalation, and operational insight to support effective decision-making.

What This Job Offers

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