Senior Director of Education

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

You move comfortably between strategy and execution and know when each is required. You are as credible in a room with trial lawyers as you are managing the details of a program or initiative. You are motivated by building systems, relationships, educational programming, and experiences that deliver measurable value.

• Manage education department staff, and work with the NCA Board of Trustees, NCA course advisors, and NCA faculty in the design, planning, budgeting, marketing, implementing, and evaluating of CLE programs.
• Serve as the liaison to the NCA Board of Trustees and its subcommittees.
• Conduct long‑range planning, policy development, implementation, and evaluation of CLE programs.
• Develop content for CLE programs, including researching and evaluating CLE programs offered by competing providers.
• Conduct member needs assessments and lead the development of new education content, including recruiting high‑profile qualified faculty and promoting diversity in programming.
• Develop and manage department budget.
• Evaluate sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, working closely with AAJ's Business Development department.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the state TLAs as well as with AAJ member groups, committees, and vendors.
• Monitor, recommend, and implement emerging learning technologies and techniques, including traditional, e‑learning, podcasts, webinars, and live streaming.
• Prepare and present reports about the Education department and CLE programs to the NCA Board, staff, and AAJ officers and members.
• Work in tandem with AAJ's marketing and membership departments to recruit and retain members.
• Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders to evaluate contract proposals for education events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.A. and J.D. degree required.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in professional content development, membership, association leadership, legal or related fields.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, budgetary, project management, curriculum development, and organizational skills.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment while staying abreast of current affairs, particularly in the civil justice system matters.
• Ability to operate strategically, identifying and leveraging opportunities for member education by developing and leading continuing legal education programs.
• Experience working effectively with association/organization leaders and committees. Must be a detail‑oriented leader and able to demonstrate innovation and initiative, good judgment, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of the civil justice system and litigation process, from case intake to post‑trial.
• Experience managing relationships with third‑party vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communications skills.
• Prior association and/or non‑profit experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $151,800-$171,000. Salary will be determined by the candidate's level of experience and qualifications.

• Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
• Comprehensive health insurance which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
• Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefitsi
• Professional development opportunities
• Company social events
• Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.