Sr. Manager of Professional Development

ASHRAE•Peachtree Corners, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Professional Development is responsible for initiating and managing programs that provide structured learning to the HVAC&R market. These programs may include instructor-led courses in both classroom and online settings; computer-based instruction, both instructor-led and on-demand; and textbook publications for self-instruction. The manager's efforts should result in the delivery of high-quality educational content that meets scheduling and fiscal objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7 years' experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating continuing education programs
Skilled in needs assessment
Skilled in program development
Skilled in meeting planning
Skilled in electronic communication and product delivery
Skilled in fiscal management
Skilled in staff supervision
Minimum 3 years' experience in association management.

Responsibilities

Identify market needs for education/professional development, including courses and programs in support of ASHRAE's certification programs.
Oversee the development and presentation of content for ASHRAE Learning Institute courses and programs, including the development of and communication of value propositions for use in marketing and promotion.
Aggressively pursue revenue-generating opportunities to increase net income for educational courses and programs, including the tracking of promotional efforts conducted by marketing staff.
Investigate options for content development and specialized delivery mechanisms and contract with vendors for these services.
Evaluate the success of presentations and courses and make improvements to processes and procedures as appropriate.
Cooperate with the Certification Section in the development of systems for the effective maintenance and auditing of professional development hours/continuing education units.
Develop and promote courses and programs to support ASHRAE certification efforts to assist individuals in preparing for and maintaining ASHRAE certifications.
Establish budget and fiscal objectives for professional development programs and educational products and monitor fiscal performance.
Interact with staff in other departments and sections – such as special publications, publishing services, electronic communications, marketing, public relations, customer service, accounting, and meetings – to execute product delivery and product promotion.
Supervise, mentor, and motivate assigned staff, ensuring that Society policies are followed and objectives as determined by the Department Director are achieved.
Communicate with and provide support to ASHRAE's Training and Development Committee.
Undertake other projects assigned by the Department Director.