Senior Director of Education

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 relationshipsy 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 3^rd parties which aligns 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. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.