The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Director of Education & Certification.  Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Education & Certification is charged with developing, maintaining, and managing IMSA’s education and certification programs.

IMSA is based in Rockledge, FL.  Preference will be given to local candidates but remote candidates will be considered.

The Director of Education & Certification duties and responsibilities include:

Education

• Works with the Education Advisory Council (EAC) and staff to develop new education programs
• Collaborate with volunteers, subject matter experts and committees on the development and maintenance of IMSA education
• Oversees the maintenance and updating of existing education programs
• Evaluate and recommend new and/or enhancements to educational offerings
• Manages the educational program development process
  • Serves as primary staff contact to volunteer committees involved with education programs
  • Works closely with program developers, volunteers, staff and others on content creation
  • Oversees quality control on all new and revised education
• Provides monthly updates on all education projects for committee and board meetings

Certification

• Works with volunteer work groups and staff to develop new certification materials and exams
• Collaborate with volunteers, subject matter experts and committees on the development and maintenance of IMSA certification materials and exams
• Manages the creation and revision of all certification material and exams
  • Serves as primary staff contact to volunteer committees involved with certification material and exams
  • Works closely with program developers, volunteers, staff and others on content creation
  • Oversees quality control on all new and revised certification material and exams
• Provides monthly updates on all certification-related activities for committee and board meetings

Conference/Committee Management

• Responsible for all educational content at IMSA’s Forum & Expo
  • Oversees development and scheduling of technical program sessions
  • Actively participates in conference planning with staff and leads committees as needed
  • Manages certification exam prep courses to include scheduling and working with moderators
• Serves as liaison to the Educational Advisory Council
  • Schedules all EAC meetings
  • Works with Chair on development of agenda
  • Assists with projects of the EAC
  • Prepares minutes of EAC meetings
• Serves as liaison to volunteer work groups
• Assists in special projects and assumes responsibility for the development, administration and promotion of specific projects as required

Staff, Budget Management, and Other

• Supervises the certification team, currently a staff of 4
• Provide guidance and support to staff
• Identify staff growth and professional development opportunities
• Create, manage and oversee development of education and certification budget
• Works with finance staff and Executive Director on budget creation
• Tracks and approved education and certification expenses
• Assists with projects and other duties that arise

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position in education and/or certification
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing training and education-related programs strategies for external customers
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including volunteers, board/committee members, staff and others
• Organizational and project management skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail

About International Municipal Signal Association

The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is the oldest known association of its kind in the world. It dates back to 1896 and counts Thomas A. Edison and the Edison Electric Company among its esteemed members. Today IMSA certifies tens of thousands of technicians and stands as the most regarded name in public safety.

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