Learning & Events Manager

Accreditation Management And Conference Planning Lead

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic professional to lead accreditation management and oversee the planning and execution of professional development conferences for educators and school-based service providers. This role ensures our organization maintains compliance and accreditation with national credentialing bodies while delivering high-quality continuing education experiences for teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, school psychologists, counselors, special educators, and school administrators.

The ideal candidate has experience with continuing education requirements, regulatory compliance, and large-scale event planning.

• Maintain and manage provider status with national accrediting organizations, including:
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
• Ensure all continuing education programs meet accreditation standards and ethical guidelines.
• Prepare, submit, and manage accreditation applications, renewals, annual reports, and audits.
• Monitor changes in accreditation requirements and implement necessary updates to policies and programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation of course content, learning objectives, attendance records, and evaluation data.
• Serve as primary liaison with accrediting bodies

• Lead planning and execution of in-person conferences, workshops, and professional learning events.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and project plans.
• Secure venues, negotiate contracts, and coordinate vendor services.
• Recruit and manage speakers, presenters, and subject matter experts.
• Oversee CEU approval processes for all events.
• Manage registration systems, attendee communications, and on-site logistics.
• Supervise event staff and volunteers.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare outcome reports.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify professional development needs across disciplines.
• Ensure educational content aligns with evidence-based practices and accreditation standards.
• Implement continuous quality improvement processes.
• Track attendance, participant feedback, and impact metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred (Education, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in accreditation management, continuing education, compliance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience planning professional conferences or large-scale events.
• Strong knowledge of CEU processes and documentation requirements.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory requirements simultaneously.

• Experience working with school-based professionals or healthcare-related credentialing bodies.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and registration platforms.
• Experience preparing for audits or compliance reviews.

• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Strategic planning
• Attention to detail
• Vendor negotiation
• Budget management
• Communication & stakeholder relations
• Problem-solving and risk management

• Hybrid or in-office setting (as applicable)
• Periodic travel required for in-person conferences
• Occasional evening or weekend work during event execution

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the ongoing professional growth of educators and school-based professionals nationwide. Your work will directly impact the quality of services provided to students and communities.