Careers at APTA

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Director-Educational Services reports to the Vice President-Workforce Development & Educational Services. This position will lead the development and implementation of educational programs to address the learning and development needs of APTA members and the public transportation industry, at large.

The primary role of the Senior Director-Educational Services is to serve as staff liaison to the Leadership APTA committee and the Education and Career Awareness subcommittee to identify, develop, promote, and administer educational content to the public transportation workforce, including the Leadership APTA program and other training courses, conference sessions, workshops, online resources, and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and manage the full program lifecycle of the Leadership APTA program including developing curriculum in conjunction with the Leadership APTA Committee, managing the application process, updating the website, handling registration and venue logistics, securing and coordinating speakers (in-person and virtual), marketing and promoting the course, responding to participant and member inquiries, managing the program budget, tracking expenses, and collecting and analyzing post-course evaluations to ensure program effectiveness;
• Curate sessions for APTA conferences that highlight and promote best practices in industry education and workforce development. Review, evaluate, and recommend session abstracts. Source and prepare moderators, panelists, and presenters to deliver high quality content to conference attendees;
• Identify, or create, new professional development offerings for APTA members including online versions of existing programs and/or leadership development skills for mid-level managers;
• Develop and implement a plan to expand APTA’s online educational programming, “APTAU,” turning it into a profit center for the department. Work with APTA’s Communications & Marketing department to promote and increase utilization of APTAU, thereby increasing revenue to APTA;
• Increase the visibility of APTA members’ successful educational practices by publicizing and showcasing their successes in APTA’s newsletter (Passenger Transport), on APTAconnect, via APTA’s podcast (The Transit Authority), through social media posts, and by other means;
• Share and exchange industry resources, research, and best practices with partner organizations such as the National Transit Institute (NTI), the Transit Workforce Center (TWC), COMTO, WTS, the Council of University Transportation Centers, UITP, CUTA, California Training Transit Consortium (SCRTTC), and the Transportation Research Board (TRB);
• Develop and maintain relationships with training providers, community colleges, research universities, and other institutions who provide learning and development services to support members’ growth and advancement in the industry;
• Promote APTA and the industry by participating in national forums, speaking at conferences and symposia, and collaborating with experts outside the transit industry; and
• Handle special projects for the department as needed including participating in APTA peer reviews and workforce-related TCRP projects.

MEASURES OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Positive feedback from individual program participants, APTA member organizations, committee leadership, APTA leadership, and APTA staff about the development, delivery, value, and effectiveness of educational programs, conference sessions, committee support, innovative approaches to learning and development, and marketing of online resources and programs;
• Increased utilization of, and revenue generation from, APTA’s educational services; increased attendance at workforce development conference sessions and summit;
• Demonstrable impact and benefits (qualitative or quantitative) to APTA and the industry resulting from educational programming, partnerships, research, advancement of best practices, etc.; and
• Extent to which all responsibilities are handled in a timely and effective manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requirements include 8-10 years of related experience in adult learning. Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred);
• Experience with developing, implementing, and managing executive-level leadership development programs;
• Experience developing online training programs and/or managing Learning Management Systems;
• Previous work experience at a trade association (or similar organization) preferred;
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills;
• Proven abilities as a consensus builder;
• Comfort with establishing and cultivating executive-level relationships;
• Entrepreneurial approach to work;
• Critical thinking skills; and
• Project management experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The American Public Transportation Association offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is anticipated to be in the range of $129,000 to $171,999.

This position is based in Washington D.C. and currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in the office on two specific days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility for you to choose a third in-office day. The remaining two days of the work week can be worked remotely. Please note that this schedule may be adjusted at any time based on the Association’s needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performance of duties requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. The job frequently requires ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLYING

Persons interested in applying for this position should submit their cover letter and resume to the Vice President-Human Resources & Administration via email at aptajobs@apta.com.

APTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The individual in this position jointly supports the Bus and Rail Transit Programs and is responsible for organizing activities of select APTA bus and rail committees, standards groups, conference sessions, and other initiatives. The position requires project management skills as well as extensive communication and interaction with APTA members and transit industry stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as staff advisor to various APTA committees. Duties include engaging with committee officers and members and helping to organize virtual and in-person meetings by developing and posting agendas, arranging meeting logistics, helping to facilitate meetings, and carrying out meeting follow-up. Work also includes maintaining committee rosters and bylaws, and, as appropriate, working with committee leadership to develop work plans and advance progress on committee initiatives;
• Provide support for rail and/or bus standards working groups under the APTA standards development program. Activities may include developing meeting agendas and lists of action items; scheduling meetings, overseeing arrangements, and handling expense reports from attendees; communicating with members; tracking progress on document development, including balloting and publication; developing program budgets and work plans; and, as needed, traveling to and staffing in-person meetings;
• Provide support for sessions at major APTA conferences, including the Mobility, Rail and TRANSform conferences. Duties include helping to develop session content and identify presenters; communicating and arranging meetings with speakers and moderators; managing session logistics; and traveling when necessary to staff sessions at APTA conferences;
• Provide timely support for APTAConnect, an online resource for APTA members, by updating the bus and rail committees’ community pages with current information and documents, event listings, and discussion posts;
• Respond in a timely fashion to inquiries related to the rail and bus programs from members and outside stakeholders, with guidance from managers as needed;
• Support other bus and rail initiatives as needed, including peer reviews, surveys, webinars, and APTA website updates; and
• Other duties as assigned.

MEASURES OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Extent to which working groups, committees, conferences, and workshops are planned and conducted in a timely, organized, and professional manner;
• Extent to which other assigned projects are completed in a timely manner;
• Demonstration of high-quality, professional, and pleasant support for, and communications to, a diverse audience of APTA members, government representatives, the public, and other stakeholders in the transit industry;
• Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team and willingness to support other staff during periods of heavy workload; and
• Attention to detail in planning, communications, and logistics when managing multiple projects and meeting multiple deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years of project management experience in public transportation or a related field (Specific expertise with bus or rail transit programs or operations is a plus);
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with others as well as independently;
• Ability to travel to conferences and meetings; and
• Passion for engaging with and providing high-quality service to APTA members and the transit industry.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The American Public Transportation Association offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is anticipated to be in the range of $56,400 to $75,199.

This position is based in Washington D.C. and currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in the office on two specific days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility for you to choose a third in-office day. The remaining two days of the work week can be worked remotely. Please note that this schedule may be adjusted at any time based on the Association’s needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Performance of duties requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. The job frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Persons interested in applying for this position should submit their cover letter and resume to the Vice President-Human Resources & Administration via email at aptajobs@apta.com.

• Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Center
• Family Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Holidays
• Jury Duty
• Legal Resources
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax Deferred Savings 401(k) Plan
• Training and Professional Development
• Transportation Assistance
• Travel and Accident Insurance
• Unpaid Leave of Absence
• Worker’s Compensation
• Zipcar

American Public Transportation Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Association’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. The company strives to employ and promote the best qualified person for each job and in so doing will comply with all legal requirements.

It is the Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, appropriate provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the federal Executive Orders in connection with, but not limited to, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion, recruiting, advertising or solicitation, compensation, training, layoff or termination, participation in social and recreational functions, and use of employee facilities. Further, it is APTA’s policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap or other status protected by law unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.

It is also the Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity in compliance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977.

Periodic analyses of all personnel actions will be conducted to ensure fair employment practices are followed. Breach of these policies by any employee will be grounds for disciplinary actions.

A Diversity Plan has been adopted to reaffirm the Association’s longstanding and continuing commitment to diversity goals that result in diversity being encouraged, promoted and celebrated throughout all levels of the Association during the normal course of the Association’s business and programs.