Education and Learning Sr. Coordinator

Smithbucklin; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithbucklin in Chicago is seeking an Education and Learning Sr. Coordinator to oversee the educational planning and delivery for multiple clients, including content development and speaker/vendor relations.

You will lead program design, work with volunteers, and manage recruitment and communications for education committees. The role supports year-round programs, travels 10–15% for events, and aligns with Smithbucklin’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in education program management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products.

Responsibilities

• Manage educational planning and delivery for 3-5 clients, including project management, content development, speaker and vendor relations, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Contribute to education strategy, experience design, and program planning.
• Partner with volunteer subject matter experts to develop content and educational programming.
• Serve as the primary liaison for education committees and volunteers, leading recruitment, engagement, communication, and feedback.
• Support speaker contracting and negotiations.
• Coordinate communications across client stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, speakers, and volunteers.
• Oversee year-round administration and execution of educational programs and initiatives.
• Monitor program financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and staff utilization.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Travel 10-15%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Zoom

Articulate

Video editing tools

AI tools (Co-Pilot, Claude)

Job description

Chicago. At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an Education and Learning Sr. Coordinator to join our team in Chicago. At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

What You Will Do

• Manage the educational planning and delivery for 3-5 clients, including project management, content development, speaker and vendor relations, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Contribute to education strategy, experience design, and program planning.
• Partner with volunteer subject matter experts to develop content and educational programming.
• Serve as the primary liaison for education committees and volunteers, leading recruitment, engagement, communication, and feedback.
• Support speaker contracting and negotiations.
• Coordinate communications across client stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, speakers, and volunteers.
• Oversee year-round administration and execution of educational programs and initiatives.
• Monitor program financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and staff utilization.

This Role Might Be for You If You...

• Have the ability to learn and adapt to changing procedures, methods or processes and assist in teaching peers
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills
• Display a strong proficiency in time management and organizational skills (multiple concurrent tasks)
• Exhibit a high level of detail orientation
• Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment
• Have the ability to travel 10-15% to attend educational events and client meetings

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in corporate and/or nonprofit education program management
• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the association space
• Experience with committee and subject matter expert management
• Familiarity with/knowledge of industry trends and delivery methods; (i.e., eLearning, blended learning approaches, podcasts, instructional design, learning management systems, certification tracking tools, etc.)
• Software/tool experience: Zoom, Articulate, Video editing tools, intermediate Excel skills, Entry AI tools (Co-Pilot, Claude)

Where Do You Fit?

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

The expected pay for this role is $69,000 - $76,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.