TITLE: Assistant Director of Education and Training
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Education and Training
CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Works closely with the Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships departments.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for developing curricula and programs that enhance the professional portfolios of members of the Association. Manages professional development (education and training, real and virtual) activities for NACAC members and participates in the vision, development, and implementation of all aspects of the NACAC Education and Training program. Uses research to enhance curricula and programming, identifies subject matter experts for programs, evaluates and integrates material supplied by such experts into programs, services, and products, and coordinates training opportunities as necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Research:
1. Remains current with college admission trends and research issues to enhance professional development programs and resources.
2. Develops research briefs based on research issued by NACAC’s Public Policy division.
3. Works with the Director of Education and Training in selecting relevant topics and speakers for professional development programs outside the national conference.
4. Works with the Director of Education and Training in the development of new programs and/or resources for members.
5. Responds to admission inquiries from students, parents and professionals when needed.
Oversight:
1. Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and success of existing workshops.
2. Responsible for overseeing the marketing efforts of all workshops and seminars.
3. Works closely with program staff to ensure the success, effectiveness and relevance of all educational programs.
4. Interprets evaluation reports and recommends changes to existing programs or development of new products.
5. Works closely with the Publication Department to ensure the successful publication of the Fundamentals for College Admission Book. This includes monitoring the editing process and communicating with authors about changes and edits to their chapters.
Administration:
1. Participates in the development of departmental plans, goals and deadlines.
2. Assists in development and monitoring of related budgets, including tracking and reconciling revenues and expenses with the finance department.
3. Provide support and backup for the Director of Education and Training.
4. Serves as the staff liaison to the Admission Practices Committee to keep abreast of issues in the admission arena and in recording written complaints, providing referrals and answering questions.
OTHER:
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree.
Skills: Excellent writing and research skills; proficiency of SPSS and development of questionnaires, surveys and evaluations. Ability to write and publish papers and research briefs; ability to coordinate many projects simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; assume responsibility and work without direct supervision; ability to relate to and work well with staff and volunteers; proficient written and oral communication skills; Microsoft Office proficiency and attention to details is important.
Experience: 7 years experience as a college admission counseling professional.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter with salary requirements to:
Human Resources
NACAC
1631 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fax: 703/836-8015
recruiting@nacac.com