Center for Bar Leadership - Program Manager CBL

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

10d•$67,760 - $83,289•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager is accountable for leadership, administrative operations, and contractual compliance for services provided under agreement with the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), an autonomous organization. The role also initiates and supports Center activities focused on outreach to elected and staff bar leaders. The position manages NCBP administrative and financial operations, board and committee support, membership processes, programming and educational offerings, and member communications. It also participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating Center-sponsored services and activities for the bar community and ABA entity staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of three years working in an association or comparable nonprofit organization.
Experience managing multiple projects or programs of varying complexity and delivering successful implementation or conclusions on time and within budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze, persuade, and prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience serving as the primary staff executive for the governing board, section forum, or comparable entity of a nonprofit organization or association.
Previous experience in affiliate relationship management for a national association or nonprofit.

Responsibilities

Manage NCBP administrative operations, including compliance with governing documents and regulatory obligations, and facilitate relationships between NCBP and ABA entities and personnel.
Manage NCBP financial resources and records, and lead development of the annual organizational budget with the external NCBP budgeting committee.
Manage board operations, including preparing agendas, monitoring and reporting on strategic priorities, and calendaring and notifying the board about deadlines and obligations.
Support the president, president-elect, and other officers with their responsibilities, including coordinating committee appointments, updating the policy manual, and reviewing draft minutes.
Support assigned committees, sections, and task forces by arranging and participating in meetings, providing substantive and anecdotal information, notifying chairs about deadlines and obligations, and facilitating communications with the board.
Provide operational oversight for the development and delivery of NCBP programming and educational offerings.
Support and contribute to NCBP member communications through electronic newsletters, email notifications, social media, and the development of future communications vehicles or platforms as needed.
Oversee NCBP membership processes, including renewals and new organizational and individual memberships.
Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of current and potential Center-sponsored services to the bar community, which may include conferences, publications, and consulting services.
Participate in Center-sponsored activities that educate ABA entity staff about state and local bars, and develop Center resources that may enhance entity interactions with the bar community.
Perform other related duties as assigned.