Public Contract Law - Sections Program Manager
About The Position
The Public Contract Law - Sections Program Manager provides operational oversight for the development and potential deployment of continuing legal education (CLE) and other educational programming for an assigned section or entity. The role develops and implements programs aligned with the assigned subject areas and the entity’s goals, and oversees MCLE submissions, speaker administration and invitations, leadership meetings, distance and stand-alone programming, and co-sponsored events. The position is accountable for achieving and expanding non-dues revenue objectives related to assigned programming, and for maintaining, reporting on, and preparing corrective action plans for an approved budget. The Program Manager works with members, vendors, and potential business partners; cultivates outside partnerships and co-sponsorships; and trains and leads programming staff supporting regional meetings and program logistics. The role also provides coaching, counseling, feedback, and performance appraisals to an assigned team and applies discipline when necessary. Travel of up to 25% is typically required. The position is based in a typical office work environment. Flexible or hybrid arrangements may be available to residents of certain listed states, subject to residency requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least four years of experience in association program management.
- At least three years of experience developing proposed programs for CLE consideration.
- Previous experience in budget management, including reporting, analysis, and budget compliance for a major section.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in adult learning.
- At least two years of experience supervising an assigned team, including coaching, counseling, providing feedback, conducting performance appraisals, and applying discipline when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight for the development and potential deployment of CLE and other educational programming for an assigned section or entity.
- Conceptualize, develop, and implement new programs consistent with assigned subject areas and entity goals.
- Oversee MCLE submissions, speaker administration and invitations, leadership meetings, distance and stand-alone events, and co-sponsored events.
- Achieve and expand the sections’ non-dues revenue objectives related to assigned programming.
- Maintain and report on an assigned approved budget, and prepare corrective action plans as needed.
- Interface routinely with members, vendors, and potential business partners.
- Train and lead programming staff in supporting regional meetings and program logistics.
- Cultivate prospective outside business partnerships and encourage co-sponsorships.
- Coach, counsel, and provide feedback to an assigned team; conduct performance appraisals and apply discipline when necessary.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health spending accounts
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Prepaid legal programs
- Complimentary American Bar Association membership with additional benefits
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Potential eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
