Job title: Army Education/Professional Leader Development – Program Manager
Company: Association of the United States Army
Job description: This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).Applications must be received by close of business on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.Army Education/Professional Leader DevelopmentProgram Manager, Center for LeadershipThe Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is an educational nonprofit and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served to advance the security of the nation. See everything we do at www.ausa.org.AUSA has an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen the Center for Leadership as a Program Manager. This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Center for Leadership. This position requires in-person work at the AUSA HQ in Arlington, Virginia from Tuesday-Thursday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). The Center for Leadership team teleworks on Mondays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Fridays (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM).The Program Manager in AUSA’s Center for Leadership will work closely with the entire Center for Leadership team (Senior Program Manager, Corporate Leadership Specialist, Assistant Director, and Director); the Vice President, Leadership & Education; and the President & Chief Executive Officer.The vision of the AUSA Center for Leadership is to deliver relevant and inspirational programs that develop leaders of character and cohesive teams across the Total Army. The purpose of the AUSA Center for Leadership is to educate, inspire, and connect leaders at the brigade level and below through leadership forums that strengthen the Army Profession.Responsibilities:International Military Training Program
- Provide comprehensive support to the AUSA Chief Executive Officer in the execution and management of the International Military Training Program.
- Responsible for all facilitator (7-10 Senior Leaders) logistics and communication to include scheduling, plane tickets, hotels, and reimbursement.
AUSA Leadership Education Fellows Program (40-45 Senior Leaders)
- Responsible for the development, implementation and assessment of the AUSA Leadership Education Fellows Program.
- Serve as the connective tissue between 122 AUSA Chapters, the Total Army, ROTC Programs, Corporate clients and the Leadership Education Fellows to ensure mission success.
- Contribute to the development of program content and materials in alignment with program objectives.
Event Planning and Support
- Collaborate with team members to plan, execute, and assess major events with precision and professionalism, including but not limited to:
- Global Force in Huntsville, AL (March 2025): Oversee registration processes for the Generation Next Forum and maintain clear communication with young professional participants.
- LANPAC in Honolulu, HI (May 2025)
- LANDEURO in Wiesbaden, Germany (July 2025)
- AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. (October 2025): Provide comprehensive logistical and operational support for both the Leader Solarium and the Generation Next Forum.
- Lead planner for the ‘Inspiration to Lead’ Exercise which merges Army leaders and young professionals through an immersive experience on the National Mall.
- ROTC Planning: Collaborate on event design and execution.
Financial and Administrative Management:
- Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Leadership & Education as necessary.
- Process reimbursement requests promptly and accurately, maintaining compliance with organizational policies.
- Contribute to the development of the annual budget.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining trust relationships through exemplary decision-making, behavior, and a strong work ethic.
- Leadership, teaching, coaching, and/or management experience. A military background is not required.
- Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, body language, public speaking, persuasive presentation, etc.)
- Creativity and an eagerness to innovate when framing and solving complex problems.
- Outstanding proficiency with Microsoft 365. Able to learn and master Canva, Survey Monkey, Poll Everywhere, etc.
- This position will require travel to AUSA symposiums and events to include: AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. from 11-16 October 2025; 1-2 AUSA Region meetings each spring (in locations all over the United States, Asia, and Europe).
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.AUSA conducts background checks and uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Expected salary: $80000 – 90000 per year
Location: Arlington, VA
Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:58:51 GMT
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