Director, Training Development

Founded in 1913, The Illinois Association of School Boards Vision is excellence in local schools governance supporting quality public education. Job Title and Classification: Director, Full-Time, E1 Position Information Department: Training Development Reports to: Associate Executive Director, Outreach, Training & Events Office Location: Springfield, IL. Departmental Mission/Vision/Goals The vision of IASB Training Development department is that all boards and board members have the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead and govern effectively. Position Summary The Director/Online Learning for Training Development is primarily responsible for working with Training Development and the Outreach & Training departments to create, design, layout, and publish member training content for the IASB Online Learning Center. Additionally, the Director will create, design, layout, and schedule production for print materials related to select member workshops and training events and help oversee the Joint Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel panels and Friday Focus Workshops. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Create, design, produce, update and maintain content and materials for the Online Learning Center and member workshops and training events: o Create, layout, design, and maintain content in Articulate Storyline and publish to the Online Learning Center o Layout, design and maintain print materials and PowerPoint presentations for select IASB workshops. o Produce digital learning content in compliance with IASB style standards and brand guidelines • Support and enhance the Association’s creative capacity to deliver learning content to members. o Seek new ways to create and deliver digital learning to members o Prepare digital content (audio, video, graphics, and text) for delivery to members • Oversee the Joint Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel Panels and Friday Focus Workshops. Provide content and materials leading up to the Joint Annual Conference for presentations assigned to Training Development staff, including contact with presenters, producing handouts, and packing materials. • Serve as direct supervisor to Administrative Assistant, Training Development • Attend the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago annually and performs duties as assigned, including oversight of the Sheraton panels and events. • Create and maintain the regular event and training email to members • Provide general departmental support as needed. • Practice reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality. • Participates in appropriate professional development as needed. • Attend occasional meetings outside the office that may require overnight travel. • Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or trade school; 2. Experience in online learning content production and delivery via a learning management system 3. Experience in creation, design, and layout in desktop publishing REQUIRED COMPETENCIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. A self-starter able to work independently. 2. Creative thinker; ability to explain concepts using digital tools and solutions 3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 4. Expertise with desktop publishing programs and design (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop) 5. Expertise with Microsoft office programs – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. 6. Understanding of audio/video/graphics digital formats 7. Excellent team, collaboration and problem-solving skills. 8. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of members, and colleagues. . SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Physical Demands This position requires the employee to be able to lift, move and safely handle boxes and materials up to 25 pounds; to be able to occasionally stand for extended periods; and to be able to hear and speak as necessary to perform the functions of the position. Conduct Standards The highest of moral and ethical standards is demanded in accordance with the IASB Staff Standards and Staff Core Values. Employee conduct standards and other aspects of employment are addressed in the IASB Employment Handbook. DISCLAIMER This job description may be changed at any time and is not a contract with the individual employee(s). IASB retains its right to change this job description and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The mission of IASB Training Development department is to provide a comprehensive training program that enables boards of education to govern effectively.