Litigation - Section Program Manager

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security.

The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI.

Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Job Summary/General Purpose of Job Accountable for the provision of specific operational oversight of the development and potential deployment of CLE programming and other educational programming entity for an assigned section or entity.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Provides specific operational oversight of the development and potential deployment of CLE programming and other entity educational programming for an assigned section or entity. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements new programs consistent with the assigned subject areas and goals of the respective entity.

Oversee the submission of MCLE, speaker administration and invitations, leadership meetings, distance and stand-alone and co-sponsored events. Accountable for achieving and expanding the sections’ non-dues revenue objectives related to assigned programming. Accountable for maintaining, reporting, and preparing corrective action plans related to an assigned, approved budget.

Routinely interfaces with members, vendors, and potential business partners. Trains and leads programming staff to provide support to regional meetings and program logistics. Cultivates prospective outside business partnerships and encourages co-sponsorships. Provides coaching, counseling, feedback, performance appraisals, and, when necessary, apply discipline to an assigned team.

Performs other related duties as required. Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university At least four years’ experience in association program management. At least three years’ experience developing proposed programs for CLE consideration. Previous experience in budget management to include reporting, analysis, and budget compliance for a major section.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Previous experience in adult learning. At least two years’ previous experience supervising an assigned team which must have included coaching, counseling, providing feedback, conducting performance appraisal, and, where necessary, applying discipline. Physical Requirements Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of up to 25% of the time. The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.