Education/Program Manager en AMPED Association Management

Overview:

The Education/Program Manager plays a key role in supporting our association clients by planning, developing, and managing their programs and initiatives. You will work closely with association leadership, staff, and external vendors to ensure program success and achieve client objectives.

About AMPED and Our Work Environment:
AMPED Association Management is a full-service management company dedicated to helping associations thrive. Our dynamic team is passionate about delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client service. At AMPED, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are empowered to grow and succeed. We value Community, Accountability, Innovation, Enthusiasm, and Adaptability—and these values shine through in everything we do. With a hybrid work structure, we offer flexibility while maintaining strong connections through teamwork and regular collaboration.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excels at managing multiple clients, projects, and deadlines.
• Embraces diverse tasks and enjoys learning and adapting in a constantly evolving role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Collaborate with client team to define program goals, objectives, and timelines.
2. Develop comprehensive program plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies along with the meeting manager.
3. Oversee and manage all aspects of online, hybrid and onsite educational programs, including online learning platforms, learning management systems, or similar.
4. Facilitate approval of courses for applicable continuing education (CE) credit and tracks attendance.
5. Manage speaker/instructor preparation and speaker materials for all educational programs.
6. Serve as the primary point of contact for program-related communication between the association and external stakeholders and keeps everyone informed of program progress.
7. Lead program-related committees and facilitate meetings with committees and working groups.
8. Develop and implement program evaluation plans to measure success and impact.
9. Monitor program progress through surveys, identifies and addresses challenges, and recommends improvements.
10. Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance program delivery and efficiency.
11. Works collaboratively with other staff to meet the client’s mission and achieve objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in education, program management or similar. Previous association management experience and familiarity with nonprofit boards of directors a plus.
• Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus. 
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Professional demeanor with meticulous attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Creative, innovative, and efficient with a proactive and positive approach to process improvement and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration skills across all levels, demonstrating empathy and accountability and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, members, and external stakeholders. 
  • Familiarity with using databases for tracking and reporting, web-meeting services and learning management systems technologies is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Travel is required for this role to attend client meetings and conferences, member events, and industry trade shows. Some evening and weekend work may also be necessary to support client initiatives.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting, up to 40 lbs.
• This hybrid position is based out of our Middleton, WI or Alexandria, VA office. In-office expectations are dependent on location. We may also consider experienced remote candidates residing in DC, IL, MI, VA, or WI.

Application Deadline:

Apply by November 3, 2025, for priority consideration. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.