Director of Education, Events, and Membership Summary of Position : The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), a prominent Washington, D.C., association devoted to supporting the work of state and provincial securities regulators, is seeking to hire a Director of Education, Events, and Membership. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Education, Events, and Membership serves as a member of the senior management team helping to advance NASAA's investor protection mission.
The Director of Education, Events, and Membership (Director) provides strategic vision and leadership in 1) executing NASAA's enterprise-wide learning strategy and assessing the efficacy of the strategy in delivering a cohesive learning experience; 2) planning NASAA events including conferences and meetings; 3) administering NASAA's volunteer program; and 4) managing the technology used to support these functions. The Director is responsible for leading a team of professionals with significant experience in each of these core areas. Currently, the team consists of the Deputy Director of Education, Events, and Membership, the Associate Director of Education and Instructional Design, and the Events and Membership Manager.
The Director works closely with NASAA's leadership and various committees and project groups in providing professional development and skills training for NASAA's members. This includes both online learning and in-person/hybrid training programs. NASAA conducts 8-9 training programs for its members each year. The content for training programs is generally developed by committees and project groups made up of NASAA members.
The Director is also responsible for coordinating with NASAA members and staff to deliver high-quality conferences. NASAA holds two conferences per year with one conference held in Washington, D.C., and the other located in a NASAA member jurisdiction.
The Director is also responsible for administering NASAA's volunteer program. This work involves supporting the annual and ongoing application process by which NASAA solicits interest amongst its members for service on one or more committees and project groups.
Responsibilities: Manage all operational details of the Education, Events, and Membership Department, adhering to NASAA's policies and operating budget. Work with stakeholder committees and project groups to implement high quality education and training programs to promote and enhance education for NASAA members. In consultation with the Professional Development Committee, manage the implementation of NASAA's enterprise-wide learning strategy. Oversight of the structure and content of NASAA's Learning Management System, (Elevate), including the curation of course offerings and the implementation of new technologies designed to enhance the user experience. Collaborate with stakeholder committees and senior management to provide strategic direction and ongoing innovation, consistent with NASAA's objectives. Oversight of NASAA's Association Management System (iMIS). Develop recommendations for the implementation of new technologies, if needed, to replace or enhance NASAA's Learning Management System and Association Management System. Collaborate with conference chairs and NASAA staff to develop and execute NASAA's conferences inclusive of identification of topics, recruitment of speakers, and management of program content. Actively engage and manage strong working relationships with NASAA Members, industry, and others to encourage participation in NASAA training programs and conferences. Administer NASAA's Volunteer Program to include the annual and periodic collection of applications for committee and project group assignments and working with committee and project group leadership and the Board to compile rosters. Oversight of technology and other vendors that provide technical assistance at training programs and conferences. Other responsibilities as assigned. Additional Details: Salary range $175,000 to $200,000 annually. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement plan options. All NASAA employees are offered opportunities for professional development. NASAA maintains a hybrid working schedule where eligible staff are permitted to work remotely up to 3 days per week. As part of the onboarding process, new employees are required to work on site at the Washington, D.C. headquarters for the first 5 days of their employment, 3 days per week for the following three weeks, and then 2 days per week pending successful completion of the onboarding process. Travel required approximately 30% of the time including occasional weekends. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only standards for the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. NASAA has the right to revise this job description at any time. NASAA is an "at will" employer. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, level of experience, and education, as well as peer compensation and market comparisons.
NASAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We are committed to diversity in the workplace and promote a drug-free environment.
Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required. Advanced degree or certification in adult learning is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in managing educational programs and conferences, preferably with associations or similar membership organizations. At least ten (10) years of experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably the Elevate Learning Management System. Proven ability to guide the strategic direction of educational programs, training programs, conferences, and related initiatives. Proficiency with the iMIS database or another AMS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in managing teams and vendors to meet strategic objectives. Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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