The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

Salary range: $97,000 - $107,000
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Education Manager 

Direct Reports: Education Specialist

Position Summary

The Education Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving high-quality educational activities that support SCCM’s mission and contribute to improved patient outcomes. Working closely with SCCM members, volunteer leadership, staff, and external partners, this role helps identify educational needs, shape program strategies, support accredited continuing education requirements, and ensure effective delivery of educational programs across live, virtual, licensed, and other formats.

The Education Manager collaborates across departments to coordinate program planning, content development, marketing, communications, budgeting, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. This role also supports the development of new and existing courses, applies adult learning methodologies, and works with volunteers and staff to ensure educational offerings remain relevant, evidence based, financially sound, and aligned with member needs.

Qualifications and Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•    Five to 10 years of experience in medical education development.
•    Experience planning and implementing educational programs for a medical association.
•    Working knowledge of faculty management systems such as Cadmium, Planstone, or OpenWater.
•    Strong project and timeline management skills.
•    Experience working closely with volunteer medical professionals.
•    Collaborated with teams across multiple departments to successfully deliver educational products.
•    Experience managing direct reports, including performance management and development.
•    Produces clear written communications that support decision-making and successful execution of projects.
•    Experience in a technology-oriented, remote work environment.

Core Competencies
•    Educational program development and implementation
•    Adult learning methodology and instructional effectiveness
•    Accredited continuing education compliance awareness
•    Project, timeline, and budget management
•    Data-informed program evaluation and continuous improvement
•    Volunteer leadership and stakeholder engagement
•    Cross-functional collaboration and communication
•    Course development, licensing, and educational product support

Why SCCM?

Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCCM does not use AI to screen applicants; your application will be reviewed by a real person!