Public Contract Law - Sections Program Manager

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

6d•$67,760 - $83,288•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) is seeking a Public Contract Law - Sections Program Manager. This role is accountable for providing specific operational oversight for the development and potential deployment of CLE programming and other entity educational programming for an assigned section or entity. The ABA is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law, ensuring access to justice, and promoting a fair legal process. Staff at the ABA benefit from continuing education, career development opportunities, and a generous benefits package. This position will contribute to eliminating bias, enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least four years’ experience in association program management.
At least three years’ experience developing proposed programs for CLE consideration.
Previous experience in budget management to include reporting, analysis, and budget compliance for a major section.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in adult learning.
At least two year’s previous experience supervising an assigned team which must have included coaching, counseling, providing feedback, conducting performance appraisal, and, where necessary, applying discipline.

Responsibilities

Provides specific operational oversight of the development and potential deployment of CLE programming and other entity educational programming for an assigned section or entity.
Conceptualizes, develops, and implements new programs consistent with the assigned subject areas and goals of the respective entity.
Oversees the submission of MCLE, speaker administration and invitations, leadership meetings, distance, and stand-alone and co-sponsored events.
Accountable for achieving and expanding the sections’ non-dues revenue objectives related to assigned programming.
Accountable for maintaining, reporting, and preparing corrective action plans related to an assigned, approved budget.
Routinely interfaces with members, vendors, and potential business partners.
Trains and leads programming staff to provide support to regional meetings and program logistics.
Cultivates prospective outside business partnerships and encourages co-sponsorships.
Provides coaching, counseling, feedback, performance appraisals, and, when necessary, applies discipline to an assigned team.
Performs other related duties as required.