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Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 2 hours ago

Professional Development Manager (Minneapolis, MN) (#3995)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices. They are seeking a Professional Development Manager to lead the daily operations of their training and development function, ensuring high-quality programming that fosters attorney development and maintains CLE compliance.

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Hiring Manager

Tali Canfield, MA, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Manage, inspire, and motivate high-performing members of the Professional Development team to excel in their roles handling logistics for Firm-produced and -hosted CLE and other training programs

Supervisory duties include training, development, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance

Manage the daily workloads and tasks of the Professional Development team to ensure flawless and professional production of internal and external CLEs and other training programs; back up team members’ duties as needed

Collaborate with legal and administrative departments across the firm to present live and virtual training programs (whether designed for small or target department groups or promoted firm wide) to meet training and business needs

Oversee all processes related to planning and presenting live, virtual, and hybrid training programs, with an eye towards efficiency, process improvement, and superb audience experience

Work with the Professional Development Director to plan and implement annual Professional Development budget administration strategy and timeline

Plan, implement and supervise processes related to payment of all Professional Development expenses and reimbursements throughout the year

Work with Senior CLE Specialist to research and review rules and regulations for CLE accreditation in various states and provinces and identify programs eligible for CLE credit; manage the firm’s CLE application, tracking and approval processes to ensure Dorsey maintains its CLE 'Accredited Provider' status in select jurisdictions. Work with the Senior CLE - Specialist to respond to internal and external questions regarding CLE processes, cycles and accreditation matters

Contribute to special projects as requested, including new initiatives and technology and significant Firm events, like Firm anniversaries or retreats

May perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Management experienceBudget administrationProject managementProfessional developmentCLE knowledgeWindows OS proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, human resources, education, or related field

Experience at a professional services firm (preferably law firms in the AmLaw 100 or 200)

At least 5 years of management/supervisory experience

Strong people management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

Excellent consultative and consensus-building skills

Excellent project management skills

Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple and complex projects with the ability to meet deadlines under intense time constraints

Professional, independent, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions

Experience with budget administration

Experience with Windows operating system, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

While this is a hybrid role, the ability to work in the office up to five days per week as needed to oversee or participate in the production of live and hybrid CLE and other training programs

Ability to travel to other Firm offices and retreat locations, as needed