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The Senior Education Manager will serve as the Director of Education for our client, The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO). This senior leader will provide strategic direction, leadership and management of ASPHO's educational content development and delivery to meet a diverse set of target healthcare professionals' needs. This position will work closely with volunteers and staff to support the clients' mission and strategic objectives. Must be adept at being both a team leader and supportive mentor. The position reports directly to the Executive Director. The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) - a 501(c)3 national medical specialty society - works to actively advance programs and initiatives in education, scientific and clinical research, training, and practice issues. ASPHO is the professional organization for physicians and other healthcare providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children with blood disorders and cancers. Thisposition is in Chicago, IL and is not a remote position. Responsibilities: Work closely with committee chairs, subject matter experts, staff and consultants to advance long-term strategies of ASPHO's high-quality continuing education program that ultimately improves patient outcomes in compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Develop ASPHO's Educational Strategy, including implementation plan and timeline, that is in alignment with organizational goals and mission, for immediate and long-term implementation. Identify and assess current and new programs/products that diversify the associations' revenue sources and help translate strategic priorities into marketable products and services. Oversee the program and product development pipeline from idea generation to end of the life cycle. Work with staff from various internal departments and cross-functional teams to research, review, and analyze new educational products, programs, and services including opportunity assessments, market research, competitive analysis, member and other customer needs assessments, and financial feasibility. Based on this, create business plans and detail the steps for implementation. Work with committees, volunteers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new educational program content utilizing relevant, innovative educational access media (e.g. in-person and virtual training courses, online CME learning, interactive learner engagement, etc.). Understand and be adept at incorporating new or existing technologies. Provide leadership and management support to education-related committees. Supervise and coach the Education Manager in work directives, goal setting and evaluation. Develop methodology to regularly perform life-cycle review of programs/products to identify assessment criteria including success factors, improvements to be made, and lessons learned. Direct activities to assure compliance with ASPHO's policies and procedures, accreditation (ACCME) criteria, standards and policies. Maintain accreditation, seeking commendation. Oversee development and maintenance of all necessary documentation, including policy and procedure manuals, to meet accreditation, funding, and other reporting requirements. Support the marketing staff with their creation of marketing plans for products and services. Elements include market segmentation, value proposition development, product positioning, pricing strategy, and communications strategy. Ensure transition of new products and programs to the appropriate operations team/staff member. Develop and foster a working relationship with American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) staff leadership and serve as a primary point of contact about ABP policies and requirements for board subspecialty certification in hematology/oncology, including criteria to satisfy Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Keep abreast of current developments and best practices in educational program and product development and delivery. Capable of translating ideas in to actionable activities. Prepare written reports/presentations and effectively deliver to Committees and Board that detail business strategy, plans, and results. Monitor and report on performance milestones across new and existing business initiatives. Develop annual departmental budgets. Monitor performance against budget and assure course correction as needed. Attend and represent ASPHO at its annual conference, board meetings, educational events and other select conferences out of state as necessary. Performance of other duties as determined appropriate. Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience with adult learning, program/product development, continuing professional education, and program planning/management role preferably in nonprofit association (healthcare, medical specialty society) or academic setting. Expertise in ACCME Essentials, Elements, Standards and Policies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, database management and other educational software including abstract submission and evaluation systems (Planstone, Express Evaluations). Knowledge of implementation and management of contemporary professional development, continuing education, e-learning, publishing and other content delivery methods is necessary. Attends to how new approaches, policies, and guidelines integrate and align with current practices. Experience communicating, coordinating and collaborating with volunteers. Exhibits strong leadership skills and a high aptitude as a team contributor and mentor. Professionalism: good judgment; ability to interact with all levels of staff, volunteers, and vendors; appropriate demeanor and appearance; confidence. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Organize and prioritize complex workloads and effectively manage multiple projects at various stages of their implementation with attention to detail and deadlines. Retains focus and optimism even in times of ambiguity or when facing potential roadblocks. Views change as an opportunity to produce better results. Thinks proactively and creatively. Excellent customer service mentality and delivery; strong interpersonal skills.; resourceful. Must excel in a team-oriented environment. collaborative, supportive, and "can-do" attitude is crucial to success. This person must have integrity and credibility with leaders, members, and staff. Develops and produces quality written work that is appropriate, thorough and accurate. Effective verbal communication and agile facilitator.

The Technical Education Manager assists individuals to pursue training and careers in IT. Will conduct outreach to unemployed professionals and other populations in employment transition and will be responsible for recruiting them for IT training and certification programs. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with prospective students; maintaining a superior level of customer service; and contributing to the goals of the entire IT Career Lab team. Responsibilities: Generate leads, cold call and actively engage in heavy prospecting on a daily basis Responsible for scheduling upwards of 20 initial appointments per week with potential students Consistently identify new sources of business, and be able to generate own leads from approved sources Serve as primary point of contact and maintain relationships with local workforce agencies within the greater Chicagoland area Deliver weekly presentations informing potential clients of National Able Network and IT Career Lab services Utilizes various internet sites, social media, personal networks and knowledge-base to effectively manage resources and generate leads Responsible for tracking, updating and maintaining all opportunities in approved systems Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual enrollment performance goals Ethically screen and promote training solutions to prospective students by establishing contact, developing relationships and recommending solutions that best fit their goals and skill sets Motivate students to gain their commitment and assist them with navigating various programs Manage initial student registration and scheduling into classes Serve as secondary level of support for student concerns or questions Responsible for understanding and discussing different funding options that are available for potential career training students Responsible for helping with the expansion and diversification of non-government training revenue Local travel to employers, workforce agencies and other Able sites Knowledge or Experience: Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices Obtain and analyze information about the IT arena, including hiring trends, training/certification, and program feedback Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors Develop outreach/marketing strategies, techniques and tactics based on customer feedback and market environment Knowledge of Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and other related technical certifications and technologies preferred Technical IT recruiting/ sales experience preferred Minimum Qualifications: At least 2-5 years of successful consumer-focused sales experience (both in person and via phone) Bachelor's degree or minimum 6 years of equivalent combination of education and experience required Travel by car is required, must have an insured vehicle and valid driver's license; must be able to travel specifically within Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake County Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and salary expectations to: (NOTE THE SPECIFIC POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL). EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability National Able Network, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization specializing in providing employment counseling, training, and placement services for disadvantaged job seekers. At National Able Network, our mission is to help make careers happen. Each client receives personalized career supports that integrate career coaching, specialized training, and direct connections to the job market. Our programs are designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds, including the unemployed, career changers, military veterans, seniors, and aspiring IT professionals. Each year, National Able Network serves more than 76,000 individuals throughout Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska.