Education Operations & Compliance Manager

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Overview

Now Hiring Education Operations & Compliance Manager
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???? Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 + annually, based on experience
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Who We Are:

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the source and resource for construction financial excellence and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the educational needs of today’s construction financial professionals. Established in 1981, CFMA’s General Members include general contractors, specialty trades, developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals, and material and equipment suppliers. Associate Members include professionals in the accounting, insurance, surety, technology, legal, and banking industries, or any other specialty in the construction industry.

CFMA currently has more than 11,000 members in 90 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada, providing unparalleled education and networking opportunities. Learn more at cfma.org.

What You’ll Do:

As the Education Operations & Compliance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring CFMA’s education programs remain high-quality, accessible, and compliant with NASBA standards. You’ll oversee operational processes across Group Live, Group Live Internet-Based, and QAS Self-Study formats, while also managing chapter-level events and supporting CFMA’s conferences and year-round education portfolio and new learning initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Compliance Management
  • Lead NASBA compliance: manage documentation, policies, procedures, and renewals to ensure audit readiness.
  • Develop and refine compliance SOPs, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Operational Excellence
  • Direct educational event logistics and ensure seamless CPE credit processes.
  • Manage registration, reporting, and recordkeeping with a focus on data integrity.
  • Partner with the Education Director on budgeting and operational improvements.
• Chapter Support
  • Administer ~30 monthly chapter CPE events, providing proactive guidance and resources.
  • Build relationships with chapter leaders and serve as a trusted compliance expert.
• Events & Conferences
  • Travel 3–4 times per year to support conferences and events.
  • Oversee CPE processes for Annual Conference, Regional Conferences, and CFMC.
  • Provide on-site and virtual support to ensure successful accredited programming.
  • Collaborate with staff, SMEs, and volunteers to align operations with education strategy.
• Program & Initiative Support
  • Provide operational and compliance support for CFMA’s year-round education and new education initiatives.
  • Collaborate with staff and subject matter experts to launch new or updated programs aligned with CFMA’s education strategy.
  • Coordinate evaluation data and CPE tracking to measure program success and identify opportunities for process optimization.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in program administration, compliance, or education operations (association or professional education environment ).
• Familiarity with CPE/NASBA compliance standards (or the ability to learn quickly).
• Strong project management experience with the ability to organize, prioritize, and drive multiple initiatives to completion.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AMS/LMS platforms, and data-tracking tools.
• Commitment to CFMA’s values of integrity, excellence, member focus, collaboration, and innovation.

What’s In It for You:

• Bonus Eligible: Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Robust Benefits Package:
  • 80% employer-paid Medical & Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 5% employer match
  • Life & AD&D (2x salary up to $250,000)
  • Short-term and Long-term
  • PTO: Up to 20 days annually, plus paid holidays
  • Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Mission-Driven Work: Help shape the future of construction financial professionals.
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive team culture and flexible work environment.
• Minimal Travel: Just 3–4 trips annually for conferences and events