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Responsible for the financial performance, strategic positioning, delivery and direction of AMPP’s External Education Program. This role oversees and is ultimately responsible for the quality experience and performance-based outcomes of the 14,000+ students who enroll in AMPP Education classes online and in person yearly. The Senior Director of Education leads the staff team responsible for ensuring our Education is innovative and prepared to engage the next generation of learners. As the primary staff liaison to the Board Level Education Activity Committee, the Senior Director of Education ensures that each of the committees who oversee Education Programs follow governance as mandated by the AMPP Board of Directors.

• Oversee the operational performance of Education which has an annual budget of $20M+. Establish KPIs for the program and report on those to the AMPP Executive Leadership.
• Create growth strategies and business development relationships to ensure that AMPP’s Education Programs continue to increase our market share in continuing education for the markets served.
• Develop the business development and operational goals for Education to ensure our products and programs are aligned to market positions and for future growth.
• Identify, pursue and negotiate strategic partnerships with International Associations, Training Organizations and 3rd parties which align with the AMPP mission, strategic objectives and will lead to additional revenue and increase our market share.
• Collaborate with market leaders for the creation and delivery of business plans for new innovative, and strategic opportunities.
• Facilitate, present and lead at global events as it relates to AMPP’s Products Programs and Services.
• Oversee the training, management, performance and advancement of 350+ contract instructors responsible for delivering AMPP’s programs worldwide.
• Ensure that communication within AMPP is consistent and that the Education/Certification activities are aligned, while not compromising adherence to ISO or IACET standards.
• Recruit volunteers and liaise with the AMPP Education Activity Committee and the AMPP Board Chair of Education. Monitor the Education committee and subcommittee activities to ensure compliance with the Education Program Charter and report to the AMPP Board.
• Set policies and sponsor yearly audits to ensure that AMPP’s Education program is adhering to best practices and standards established by industry, including but not limited to, ADDIE, SAM and IACET accreditation.
• Lead the operations and instructor management teams in creating growth opportunities, mentorship and counseling to the team to position them for future opportunities.
• Oversee the team responsible for operating AMPP’s training centers (Houston, Pittsburgh, and Dubai) and the 350+ contract instructors who travel weekly and teach for AMPP.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities of staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Demonstrate an open, accessible leadership style that encourages free exchange of ideas and discussion of differing points of view.
• Balance operational management and strategic leadership, doing what it takes to get the job done.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Understand AMPP culture and commit to its evolution.
• Possess strong entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to identify opportunities, evaluate and take calculated risks to develop new products, programs and other sources of revenue.
• Be dedicated to the mission of the organization and committed to providing quality programs and achieving excellence in everything they do.
• Be results oriented and a creative problem solver.
• Maintain the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
• Have experience with P&L accountability.
• Have experience in the association industry and in managing member committees.
• Know how to work globally with diverse cultures.
• Have extensive experience in business development, business operations, and change management.
• Possess the required level of communication, personnel management, etc.
• Be computer literate with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Travel is expected for this role and a passport is required.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Education, Training Development, and/or Program Management.
• 7+ years of experience in a combination of roles tied to training and development management, instructional design, education operations, and program delivery.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc., and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit; occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is the policy of AMPP to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. AMPP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.