Description

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Director of Education is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a year-round portfolio of high-quality education and professional development programs that meet established timelines, achieve budgeted goals, and remain relevant to the evolving needs of CAHSAH members.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for all education initiatives, including workshops, webinars, certificate programs, publications and bookstore resources, certification exams and renewals, and the Annual Conference and Expo. The Director of Education serves as the primary staff liaison to the Education and Conference Planning Committee, working closely with volunteer leaders to design, deliver, and continuously refine CAHSAH’s education offerings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Education Strategy, Planning & Budget Management

•         Develop and manage the annual education budget aligned with organizational goals
•         Ensure programs meet financial targets while maintaining quality and relevance
•         Monitor performance, timelines, and resources throughout the year

Program Development & Delivery

•         Design education topics, formats, schedules, budgets, and speaker lineups for workshops, webinars, and other programs in collaboration with volunteer leadership
•         Oversee execution of the annual education calendar and continuous program improvement

Annual Conference & Expo

•         Lead planning and delivery of the Annual Conference & Expo
•         Oversee site selection, hotel and vendor negotiations, contracts, agendas, and speaker programming
•         Ensure a high-quality experience for attendees, exhibitors, and speakers

Certification, Credentialing & Professional Development

•         Oversee Home Care & Hospice Professional Certificate Programs and related exams
•         Manage relationships with credentialing partners and vendors to ensure program integrity

Education Resources & Marketing

•         Oversee the marketing of education programs and resources to achieve budgeted participation and revenue goals
•         Seek opportunities to expand CAHSAH’s education resource catalog through new content development, strategic partnerships, and vendor relationships
•         Collaborate with communications and membership staff to promote education offerings effectively

Relationship Management & Organizational Leadership

•         Maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, committee members, general membership, speakers, exhibitors, vendors, and industry partners
•         Serve as a visible and responsive representative of CAHSAH’s education programs
•         Promote effective professional relationships through strong communication, reliability, and collaboration across the organization

Requirements

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

•         Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
•         Proven project and program management skills from planning through execution
•         Financial and operational discipline in managing education budgets, timelines, vendors, and revenue
•         Effective negotiation skills with venues, vendors, speakers, and partners
•         Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable education initiatives

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
•         Minimum of 7 years of experience in education, professional development, conference planning, or program management within a nonprofit association, or healthcare-related organization
•         Demonstrated experience managing budgets, timelines, and revenue-generating programs
•         Proven ability to lead staff, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results on deadline
•         Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills