Manager, Learning and Content Strategy

Texas Society of CPAs; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Texas Society of CPAs seeks a seasoned Learning & Continuing Professional Education (CPE) leader to shape the future of education for accountants and finance professionals. You will manage content development, acquisition, distribution, and the CPE budget, while guiding a team of professionals and coordinating with stakeholders.

You will design engaging curricula, explore new delivery methods, monitor program performance, and collaborate with marketing to promote programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, education technology, business, marketing or related field.
• Experience with development and curation of education content and programs.
• Five years’ experience in learning or association management with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and experience in creating and delivering written proposals and public presentations.
• Self-motivated, creative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. Experience in the development and expansion of continuing education programs and services.
• Experience in budgeting, finance, and contract negotiation.
• Advanced computer skills, proficiency with the Microsoft Suite and substantial database experience.
• Team player with proven ability to manage, mentor and motivate staff.
• Availability for business related travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all business activities related to the development and coordination of continuing professional education and learning for TXCPA members and the profession including budgeting, program development and implementation, contracting and compliance.
• Manage the professional education staff and maintain staff performance through goal-setting and evaluation, adherence to current operating procedures, and staff training and development.
• Build and implement a content acquisition, development, and distribution plan that drives member value and financial performance.
• Design curriculum that engages learners, and fosters upskilling and career development.
• Monitor, develop, recommend, and implement new learning delivery techniques, technologies and methodologies which will increase the quality of the programs provided.
• Partner with marketing and communications on the marketing and promotion of all programming.
• Monitor program performance and participant feedback identifying popular topics, speakers, and formats to improve the effectiveness and reach.

Skills

Content development

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Office

Team management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, education technology, business, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database experience

LMS platforms

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Implement strategies to ensure we remain competitive in addressing the future landscape of learning and continuing education for the accounting and finance profession. Manage the Learning and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) function of our education-focused 501(c)3 entity. Responsibilities include content development, acquisition and distribution as well as staff management, budgeting and market and data analysis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all business activities related to the development and coordination of continuing professional education and learning for TXCPA members and the profession including budgeting, program development and implementation, contracting and compliance.
• Manage the professional education staff and maintain staff performance through goal-setting and evaluation, adherence to current operating procedures, and staff training and development.
• Build and implement a content acquisition, development, and distribution plan that drives member value and financial performance.
• Design curriculum that engages learners, and fosters upskilling and career development.
• Monitor, develop, recommend, and implement new learning delivery techniques, technologies and methodologies which will increase the quality of the programs provided.
• Partner with marketing and communications on the marketing and promotion of all programming.
• Monitor program performance and participant feedback identifying popular topics, speakers, and formats to improve the effectiveness and reach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, education technology, business, marketing or other related field.
• Experience with the development and curation of education content and programs.
• Five years’ experience in learning or association management with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and experience in creating and delivering written proposals and public presentations.
• Self-motivated, creative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. Experience in the development and expansion of continuing education programs and services.
• Experience in budgeting, finance, and contract negotiation.
• Advanced computer skills, proficiency with the Microsoft Suite and substantial database experience.
• Team player with proven ability to manage, mentor and motivate staff.
• Availability for business related travel.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Experience in project management and managing multiple projects.
• Experience with online learning production and learning management system (LMS) platforms.

Flexible work from home options available.