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The educational program manager coordinates event planning and operations for the organization’s education and professional development programs, while providing leadership to increase the value of engagement for volunteers in the organization. This professional leads efforts for event managers to create and maintain best practices and for volunteer liaisons to improve communication and collaboration across the organization. Additionally, this staff member advises numerous volunteer teams, manages key educational initiatives as assigned, and leads the ACUI awards and recognition programs. 

You can check out the full job description at acui.org/job, but here are some highlights:

• Oversee the logistical planning of the ACUI Annual Conference
• Lead efforts to create and maintain best practices for planning and implementing ACUI events
• Administer the application, selection, training, and evaluation processes for volunteer positions across the organization
• Develop recognition strategies for volunteers and award recipients
• Collaborate with volunteers and hosts to produce assigned educational programs and services

Our association supports the success of college union and student activities professionals, and ultimately students who will make our world a better place. This job might be right for you if:  

• You are able to navigate ambiguity, even post-COVID, identifying opportunities to build connections between people 
  
• You enjoy a work environment where every day is different, presenting new opportunities for finding creative solutions
• You are organized and pay attention to the details, creating structure for supporting the success of others
• You value diversity, equity, and inclusion and appreciate the value of a college education 
  
• You communicate well—in person, on Zoom, via email, and when writing reports 
• You know how to be professional but have fun, wanting to make a difference through your work

Besides a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, this position has the option of working remote.