Professional Development Coordinator- 3706265

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Jesse ParkerJob Title: Professional Development CoordinatorLocation: New York, NY 10019Salary/Payrate: $70K to $80KWork Environment: Hybrid (#1 of days WFH)Term: FulltimeBachelor’s degree required: YesReferral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired Job Description:Our client, an international, AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a Professional Development Coordinator at their offices in New York City. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4 days a week onsite, 1 remote, and will pay an annual base salary of $70K to $80K plus a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package.Training Design and CoordinationCoordinate the logistics for training programs for assigned Corporate practice groups, including scheduling, preparing hard-copy/electronic materials, reserving conference rooms, organizing catering requests, and arranging audio/visual and virtual meeting setupProvide day-of-program support by attending live, hybrid and remote training programs to support smooth execution, troubleshoot logistical issues and maintain a high-quality participant experiencePartner with Professional Development leadership and internal stakeholders to maintain program plans, calendars, timelines, task lists and follow-up items, and help ensure that deadlines are metSupport large-scale and recurring initiatives, including programs for incoming and lateral associates, summer associate training, Corporate department conferences, practice group academies and department-specific programming Program Development, Communications and ResourcesAssist with the development and refresh of program agendas, training materials, resource guides, evaluations and related communicationsDraft clear, polished invites, announcements, reminder emails and follow-up communications regarding training and professional development opportunitiesCollect, organize and summarize participant feedback and program data to support continuous improvement and future planningMaintain and update the Professional Development department calendar, practice group training calendars, attendance trackers, resource centers, shared files, templates and knowledge management materials so that information is current, organized and accessibleServe as a responsive point of contact for attorneys, presenters, vendors and internal partners about Corporate training programs and development resources, escalating substantive or sensitive matters as appropriate and providing client service-oriented support CLE Compliance, Systems and ReportingDraft and maintain CLE compliance documents, including sign-in sheets, attendance records, affirmation forms, timed agendas, feedback forms, course materials and related program filesMaintain and update the firm’s learning management and CLE compliance systems by entering program, attendance and CLE credit information for attorneys in a timely mannerDevelop and maintain accurate spreadsheets, reports, dashboards and other tracking tools to support institutional knowledge, program administration, participation reporting and project management Department Administration and CollaborationCollaborate with Professional Development colleagues and partner with Legal Personnel, Recruiting, Inclusion, Business Development, Events, IT, audio/visual and other business services teams in other offices and departments to deliver coordinated, consistent delivery of Corporate training initiatives and other initiatives across locationsIdentify opportunities to streamline recurring processes, strengthen documentation and improve the consistency and efficiency of program deliveryServe as general back-up support to other Coordinators, Managers and Directors for department administration, programs, events and ad hoc projectsFor the Senior Coordinator level, take primary ownership of assigned programs or workstreams, anticipate risks and dependencies, guide junior team members on established processes and independently drive routine projects from planning through completionQualificationsStrong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate workStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys and business professionals at all levels, clients and outside vendorsProactive, problem-solving mindset, with a willingness to take ownership and follow throughAble to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environmentAbility to anticipate needs, identify issues and develop practical solutions with appropriate escalationSound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential attorney and program informationFlexibility to provide occasional early-morning or evening program support as business needs requireThis hybrid role requires four in-office days, per the Professional Development department’s schedule, as an essential function