Manager of Learning and Leadership - DC - Due ASAP

For the best chances, applicants should probably apply by the end of this week. I overheard that we're conducting a few phone interviews tomorrow. Aside from those, I imagine any candidates from BYU with a couple of years of experience would have a pretty good shot. Thanks again for your help in spreading the word! Here's the link to our website.

CHILD LIFE COUNCIL

Manager of Learning and Leadership

Overview

The Child Life Council (CLC) is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic individual to join our team as Manager of Learning and Leadership. This new position at CLC has been created as a result of (1) our expanded commitment to identifying and introducing innovative approaches to delivering educational opportunities to CLC members and (2) the need for management of a multi-faceted leadership development program to be launched this fall.

CLC is committed to an exciting set of strategic initiatives that will help transform the child life profession over the next several years. We expect the Manager of Learning and Leadership to support and carry out some of these initiatives. Primarily, we expect the individual to lead efforts to re-shape and streamline our approach to continuing education, assisting in the delivery of new, dynamic offerings. We also expect the individual in this position to manage and coordinate the implementation of our Leadership Development Institute, to be launched this fall. The Leadership Development Institute will consist of three components: a highly selective, competitive application Leadership Academy; a mentorship program pairing leaders in the field with aspiring professionals; and education offerings on topics related to leadership and management skills, open to all CLC members.  

 Primary Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and expand the CLC webinars program. Explore collaborative partnerships as a way to increase the number and range of webinars available to members.
• Together with our Manager of Conference and the Conference Program Committee, evaluate our current methods of delivering educational content at the CLC Annual Conferences and devise new, innovative ways of delivering it.
• Develop and implement a plan for introducing additional educational formats, incorporating learning management technologies.
• Manage all aspects of the CLC Leadership Development Institute, to include coordinating with consultants, trainers, other staff, a member advisory group, and program participants.   
• Serve as liaison on related CLC committees and task forces, including but not limited to the Webinar Advisory Committee and Leadership Development Advisory Committee.
• Oversee and execute other projects from time to time that are part of other CLC strategic initiatives and programs related to learning and leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years association experience in program management, preferably in leadership development or continuing education programs; emphasis in health care a plus.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and delivery technologies; applied training in adult learning is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with learning management systems is highly preferred.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team in a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and carry out multiple concurrent tasks, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Job Status

The Manager of Learning and Leadership is a permanent, full-time position and is classified as exempt (salaried at a regular rate regardless of the number of hours worked). The position is based in the Rockville, MD offices of CLC.  Partial telecommuting arrangements may be considered, but the incumbent will need to spend at least three days a week in the Rockville office and agree to the conditions in CLC’s telecommuting work policy for days worked out of the office.

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and salary history or requirements via e-mail to managerposition@childlife.org.

The Child Life Council (CLC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional association whose 5,000-plus members provide support to children and their families in hospitals and other health care environments by providing education, medical preparation, play, and other care interventions.