Director, Professional Development

American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT-IAC is seeking a Director of Professional Development to oversee our professional development programs, including supervising Partners and Fellows and supporting the Manager of Professional Development who runs the Voyagers, Associates, and gAp programs. The role partners with volunteers to implement ACT-IAC Academy programming and to plan and execute meeting and training events.

The position requires 8-10 years of progressive management experience, a background in adult learning and

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive management experience.
• Background in professional development, education, and adult learning.
• Experience in meetings and events planning.
• Experience leading programs and teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the Partners and Fellows, and oversee the Manager of Professional Development.
• Collaborate to plan and implement ACT-IAC Academy programming.
• Work with volunteer leaders to plan and execute meetings and training events.
• Assist with logistics and execution of ACT-IAC activities and premier conferences.
• Occasional evening and weekend duties; reports to Chief Experience Officer; supervise one full-time position.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Leadership

Adult learning

Job description

Seeking an individual to manage the organization’s professional development programs. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of progressive management experience, including leading programs, teams, or projects from planning through execution. Background in professional development, education, adult learning; experience in meetings and events planning and/or familiarity with ACTIAC is a plus. The Director of Professional Development will directly manage the Partners and Fellows, as well as oversee and support the Manager of Professional Development, who manages the Voyagers Program, Associates Program, and gAp program. The Director and Manager work collaboratively to plan and implement ACT-IAC Academy programming. The individual will also work closely with volunteer leaders to successfully plan and execute meeting and training events that fulfill the objectives of each program’s curriculum. Additional duties include assisting with logistics and execution of other ACT-IAC activities, including premier ACT-IAC conferences, as assigned. Duties include some evening and weekend requirements. This hybrid, full-time position reports to the Chief Experience Officer. The Director supervises one full-time position.

Company Description

ACT-IAC (American Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council) is a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to improving government through the effective and innovative use of technology. The organization offers an objective, trusted, and ethical forum for government and industry leaders to communicate, collaborate, and learn together. Recognized as the premiere partnership in the government technology community, ACT-IAC is often referred to as “The Switzerland of the government IT community” for its neutrality and balanced perspective. Professionals joining ACT-IAC have the opportunity to shape impactful initiatives that support better government services and technological advancement.