Learning & Events Manager

Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic professional to lead accreditation management and oversee the planning and execution of professional development conferences for educators and school-based service providers.

This role ensures our organization maintains compliance and accreditation with national credentialing bodies while delivering high-quality continuing education experiences for teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, school psychologists, counselors, special educators, and school administrators.

The ideal candidate has experience with continuing education requirements, regulatory compliance, and large-scale event planning.

Key Responsibilities

Accreditation & Compliance Management

Maintain and manage provider status with national accrediting organizations, including:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Ensure all continuing education programs meet accreditation standards and ethical guidelines.
Prepare, submit, and manage accreditation applications, renewals, annual reports, and audits.
Monitor changes in accreditation requirements and implement necessary updates to policies and programming.
Maintain accurate documentation of course content, learning objectives, attendance records, and evaluation data.
Serve as primary liaison with accrediting bodies

Conference & Event Planning

Lead planning and execution of in-person conferences, workshops, and professional learning events.
Develop event timelines, budgets, and project plans.
Secure venues, negotiate contracts, and coordinate vendor services.
Recruit and manage speakers, presenters, and subject matter experts.
Oversee CEU approval processes for all events.
Manage registration systems, attendee communications, and on-site logistics.
Supervise event staff and volunteers.
Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare outcome reports.

Program Development & Quality Assurance

Collaborate with leadership to identify professional development needs across disciplines.
Ensure educational content aligns with evidence-based practices and accreditation standards.
Implement continuous quality improvement processes.
Track attendance, participant feedback, and impact metrics.
Requirements:

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Education, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field).
3–5 years of experience in accreditation management, continuing education, compliance, or related field.
3–5 years of experience planning professional conferences or large-scale events.
Strong knowledge of CEU processes and documentation requirements.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory requirements simultaneously.

Preferred:

Experience working with school-based professionals or healthcare-related credentialing bodies.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and registration platforms.
Experience preparing for audits or compliance reviews.

Core Competencies

Regulatory compliance expertise
Strategic planning
Attention to detail
Vendor negotiation
Budget management
Communication & stakeholder relations
Problem-solving and risk management

Work Environment

Hybrid or in-office setting (as applicable)
Periodic travel required for in-person conferences
Occasional evening or weekend work during event execution

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the ongoing professional growth of educators and school-based professionals nationwide. Your work will directly impact the quality of services provided to students and communities.