ACTUARYORG Hiring for Manager, Education & Events at Washington, DC Full Time

The American Academy of Actuaries (Academy) is a D.C.-based 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. Academy members include consultants, corporate executives and staff, regulators, government officials, academics, and retired actuaries. Their areas of practice cover pensions, life insurance, casualty insurance, health insurance, financial reporting, risk management, and more.

The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations in the United States.

OVERVIEW

In support of a newly formed Education & Events Department, this manager-level position is responsible for developing and executing the delivery of programs in support of Academy-led educational events and operational activities to serve member professional development and educational needs. This professional supports the Director, Education & Events, and collaborates with Academy staff to plan and execute all online and in-person programs in line with the Academy’s strategic plan. The ideal candidate for this position is highly responsive, thoughtful, and thorough. They demonstrate a reassuring demeanor under pressure and have an inherent talent for effectively prioritizing projects and tasks.

The Manager of education and events is a creative, solutions-oriented professional who wields a deep understanding of and experience with various technology and LMS platforms (such as ON24, Zoom, and more) to develop and deliver virtual, online, and in-person education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide program management for all educational products and services, collaborating across departments and with volunteers to deliver value-focused, responsive education resources and events to members.

Manage and produce the Academy’s webinar programs and oversee use of the On24 platform in support of delivering a seamless and engaging attendee experience, including collaborating with departments to identify topics, coordinate content with subject matter experts, manage speakers, produce, and execute delivery of events, and evaluate and analyze performance results.

Support the development, promotion, and execution of the Academy’s Annual Meeting program, ensuring that event logistics (such as registration, AV, and more) and third-party relationships are appropriately managed and that the attendee experience and learning objectives are met.

Support the development and execution of a facilitator and speaker readiness program, ensuring professionals facilitating and/or speaking at Academy events have the tools, guidance, and support to deliver a seamless experience in line with the quality standards set by the organization.

Provide timely and relevant reporting and communications on status updates and performance metrics for assessing the effectiveness of education programs and event activities, including online and in-person programs such as webinars, seminars, forums, the Annual Meeting, and more.

Identify, schedule, and manage vendors and technology platforms in the execution of all meeting logistics and activities in the delivery of seminars, webinars, business meetings, conferences, and other educational resources offered across all departments of the Academy.

Assist the Director, Education & Events with the successful execution of special projects as needed.

Travel to various Academy events and meetings throughout the year as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Management – Strong management skills; naturally reach across organizational boundaries to achieve results and encourage diverse thinking. Strong ability to lead by influence and consensus.

Collaborative – Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work as a positive and constructive team member. Proven ability to build relationships and coalitions.

Credibility – Commands respect of volunteers, staff, and leaders.

Ethical – Possesses honesty, integrity, and the highest ethical/moral standards.

Communication skills – Good listener, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Purposeful – Meets established goals and objectives; has the strategic ability to see ahead, create and articulate ideas and plans, and move those ideas to solutions effectively.

People skills – Relates well to all kinds of people and encourages sharing of diverse ideas within a safe, inclusive environment. Builds constructive and effective relationships.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CAE, CMP, and/or DES preferred.

Please submit a COVER LETTER and expected SALARY RANGE.

Hybrid work schedule.

Job level: This is a non-exempt position.

The American Academy of Actuaries is an EEO Employer.

About ACTUARY.ORG:
The American Academy of Actuaries is a D.C.-based 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. Academy members include consultants, corporate executives and staff, regulators, government officials, academics, and retired actuaries. Their areas of practice cover pensions, life insurance, casualty insurance, health insurance, financial reporting, risk management, and more.The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations in the United States.Many of today’s most pressing public policy issues require the sound application of actuarial principles. The Academy provides actuarial expertise and advice to public policy decision makers on a wide array of issues that require the special set of skills and qualifications that actuaries offer.