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Education Attorney in Washington, DC

The Advisory Board Company Nov 29,2016 Oct 14,2016 Location Washington DC
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In-House

Attorney

Education

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Director, Member Education Duties: Deliver presentations that serve as the centerpiece for meetings, onsite presentations, webinars and educational sessions at our member institutions across North America. Lead presentations and facilitated discussions for faculty, administrative, and executive audiences ranging in size from 20 to more than 500 people, detailing the major findings of our research. Assist members in understanding and tailoring our research findings to their needs by responding to audience questions and concerns, and addressing issues raised by our research and presentations. Develop a thorough, leading-edge understanding of industry trends and issues, and the Education Advisory Board's position on both, through exposure to Education Advisory Board research, industry press and extensive interactions with members of our research and consulting staff. Contribute to the maintenance of healthy client relationships by facilitating information flow to and from the member organizations and the research teams. Collaborate with the Marketing Team to maximize the firm’s revenue and profit potential by: providing Product Side Support during sales visits as requested; offering market insights and observations; helping current members to maximize renewal potential; and, training commercial team members on content to best equip them for successful marketing interactions. Support fellow faculty members with a spirit of generosity and teamwork by: orienting and training new staff members as necessary; providing back-up coverage for other faculty when scheduling or other difficulties arise; participating fully in interactive training sessions and department in-days; and, sharing best practice experiences and insights that will elevate the effectiveness of all staff members. Contribute to the success and work of other divisions with The Education Advisory Board Company whenever possible by: delivering keynote and breakout presentations during national meetings or member summits; presenting insights to staff members of other programs and areas; and, generating leads whenever possible for sister programs by constantly looking for opportunities with existing members. Partner with research teams, as requested and as appropriate, to develop new content and additional services that will deliver enhanced value to our members by: providing feedback and market intelligence to content leaders; participating in checkpoint sessions if needed; passing research leads and best practice concepts to appropriate researchers; supporting the ongoing work of maintaining pristine teaching materials; and, providing feedback on changes that are needed or might be beneficial to members. Manage Special Projects that are designed for the advancement and improvement of the entire division by: volunteering for and accepting the assignment of one-off projects that will enhance the quality of our services; keeping management up-to-date on improvement ideas and opportunities; submitting new ideas for the constant improvement of the division; supporting cross-division working groups; and continually helping to innovate new approaches and services.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. 5+ years’ experience in leading presentations and discussions with professional audiences. Ability to demonstrate presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills. Previous position(s) where building relationships and facilitating flow of information with clients and colleagues was a job requirement. Experience and proven success (ability to provide detailed examples) in situations requiring in-the-moment responses and problem-solving. Demonstrated skill in both written and oral communication to both internal and external constituencies. Academic record reflecting overall GPA of 3.5 or above (or equivalent). Ideal: Advanced Degree in education, liberal arts, sciences, or professions (MA, PhD, JD Degree , MBA). Experience working in a team environment, as well as independently and autonomously. 5+ years’ experience and/or higher education in college and university administration and/or faculty. Familiarity or experience with strategic, managerial and operational issues facing higher education institutions. Experience working with clients in a consultative role.

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