Educational Programs Manager at International Society of Arboriculture

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Educational Programming, Communication, Organizational Abilities, Creative Problem Solving, Risk Management, Curriculum Development, eLearning Design, Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Evaluation Strategies, Content Curation, Adaptability, Feedback Implementation, Technology Awareness, Arboriculture Knowledge, Urban Forestry Knowledge

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Educational Programs Manager supports ISA in its mission by providing management expertise in the development and maintenance of ISA’s educational products and programs. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in educational programming or delivery, and preferably a background in arboriculture and urban forestry or other green industry experience. The Educational Programs Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of ISA’s online and in-person learning programs, including but not limited to the following: training curricula and programs, online learning modules, webinars, in person workshops/seminars, videos, CEU quizzes, learning assessment tests, etc. The Educational Programs Manager supervises a small team of staff and recruits and works closely with vendors to develop and maintain ISA’s educational programming. Requirements Understands ISA’s mission and adheres to organizational and staff core values. Develops relationships to strengthen ISA’s worldwide network of researchers, educators, and practitioners. Provides exceptional project management skills including effective communication, strong organizational abilities, project leadership, creative problem solving, adaptability, and risk management. Maintains clear timelines and annual budgets related to all phases of project development and program implementation. Effectively recruits, deploys, and manages staff, subject matter expert volunteers, and vendors. Serves as liaison to committees that support and provide feedback on ISA’s educational products and programs. Oversees staff support of ISA’s institutional partnerships and grant-funded programs related to research, education, and workforce development in arboriculture and urban forestry. Organizes and manages electronic files and archives. Establishes and manages policies and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in the development and maintenance of learning products and programs. Coordinates with marketing, credentialing, and customer service teams to promote and support products and programs Program Design and Development Conducts need assessments to identify training requirements relevant to ISA’s members and credential holders. Oversees the design and development of engaging and effective eLearning courses, in-person training, webinars, workshops, and other ISA programs from beginning to end. Ensures consistency in the design and implementation of the ISA learning experience. Finds opportunities to amplify ISA’s product catalog by updating outdated learning products and repurposing content to new mediums or delivery mechanisms. Manages the sourcing, review, and curation of new content that can be used in various ISA learning products. Program Management, Evaluation, and Improvement Oversees successful implementation of ISA’s educational programs to high quality standards. Manages the curriculum and instructor program for ISA’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification to ensure seamless program execution. Ensures curriculum is kept current through continual feedback loop with subject matter experts and ISA Approved Instructors. Oversees ISA Approved Instructor onboarding, support, and continuing education program. Works closely with the ISA Credentialing Department on process and policy improvements. Implements evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness of ISA’s educational programming. Assesses program data to identify areas for improvement and refine programs to better meet the needs of ISA’s members and credential holders. Other Functions Protects and fortifies ISA’s scientific, peer-review standards. Stays current with technologies and best practices in talent development and adult learning and keeps abreast of trends in the arboriculture and urban forestry professions. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes, (2 employees). A small team focused on eLearning, in-person training, and educational outreach. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Prior experience designing, developing, or implementing educational or workforce development programs such as training curricula, eLearning, podcasts, workshops, and/or other multimedia programs in an academic or non-profit environment. Proven project management experience, preferably with the development of educational programs and learning products. Functional knowledge and experience with design and management of eLearning programs is a plus. Experience working with an international audience is a plus. Knowledge of and experience in the arboriculture or urban forestry profession is a plus Applicants with extensive background in arboriculture and urban forestry and a willingness to train up in learning program development are encouraged to apply Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time. Moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with internal and external customers. This position requires occasional lifting, under 25 lbs. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required.

Responsibilities

The Educational Programs Manager is responsible for the development and maintenance of ISA’s educational products and programs, ensuring the success of both online and in-person learning initiatives. This includes overseeing project management, curriculum design, and staff supervision.