Program Planner, Professional Learning

Association of Christian Schools International•Colorado Springs, CO

8h•Remote

About The Position

The Program Planner, Professional Learning is responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing assigned student leadership and learning programs within the Professional Learning Department. The Program Planner will serve as a member of a highly motivated team that is dedicated to providing schools and educators worldwide with opportunities to enrich the educational experience through immersive, creative, and engaging experiences designed to develop servant leadership, critical thinking, and a biblical worldview. This is a remote position performed from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Spiritually the ideal candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect a demonstrated acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith a strong, clear Christian testimony, acknowledging Christ as Savior and seeking to live as His disciple a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others a mature, godly spirit a Christian role model (Luke 6:40) in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.) a person of faith and prayer a broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community a strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture a servant leader an active participation in a local Bible-believing church
5 or more years of experience in event/program planning, teaching, leadership, or a similar role in a Christian organization environment
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is required
Experience in the development and research of event/program creation.
Experience planning all aspects of an event/program, including budget proposals, with a focus on excellent customer service
Proficient in the Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Knowledgeable in Canva and Adobe Suite, including other graphic design software.
Working knowledge of financial reporting software, database/spreadsheet software, publishing software, and website management
Comfortable with the supportive technology needed to work remotely, engage staff and schools digitally, and provide resources electronically; open to new concepts and technology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Disciplined time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture
Have a deep understanding and empathy for the Christian school and the Christian school movement as a whole

Nice To Haves

Program Management Certification from an approved training organization is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operational oversight and global implementation of assigned leadership and learning programs, managing budgets, program website, registration processes, venue contracts, speaker contracts, etc., to ensure excellence and consistency across all regions
Manage attendee data, program websites, registration processes, communication, and program materials for all assigned programs
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful, cost-effective program delivery
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines
Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular budget status updates
Maintain annual program calendars at least one year in advance, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to established systems and procedures
Provide research assistance, monitor current student trends, and gather data to educate and equip school leaders and students
Oversee end-to-end logistics for global programs, including venue selection, travel coordination, catering, audio-visual, and all event-related services
Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic relationships with universities, K-12 schools, vendors, speakers, and venues in partnership with designated leadership
Recruit new Professional Learning event participants through personal touches, including calls, meetings, and in-person meetings when applicable
Recruit, train, and retain program volunteers as needed to support high-quality program execution
Create and manage online Community Groups for assigned programs to enhance engagement and ongoing development
Review policies, procedures, and program documents; recommend and implement edits to strengthen alignment and clarity
Conduct post-event evaluations, analyze performance metrics, and compile comprehensive reports to drive future program improvements
Travel and serve onsite at a minimum of five global programs annually
Perform other duties as assigned