Application Guide

How to Apply for Education Program Manager

at American Society of Professional Estimators

🏢 About American Society of Professional Estimators

The American Society of Professional Estimators is a mission-driven organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of estimating through education and development. Unlike general professional associations, ASPE focuses specifically on estimators, offering a tight-knit community where you can directly impact professional standards and career growth in a specialized field. Working here means contributing to meaningful educational programs that shape industry expertise.

About This Role

As Education Program Manager, you'll be the central hub connecting course creators, facilitators, students, and the Education Committee to maintain curriculum quality and expand program reach. This role involves transitioning from logistical support to high-level leadership for the national conference while using digital tools to drive enrollment through targeted campaigns. Your work directly impacts the professional development of estimators nationwide and strengthens ASPE's educational offerings.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking in on multiple education cycles, responding to stakeholder emails from the Education Committee and course facilitators, then shifting to campaign work using Adobe tools for upcoming course promotions. You might spend the afternoon analyzing enrollment data in the AMS, planning logistics for the national conference, and connecting with industry partners to expand program reach—all while managing your own schedule in a remote environment.

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🎯 Who American Society of Professional Estimators Is Looking For

  • A tech-fluent professional who enjoys learning association-specific software like Higher Logic Thrive and Freestone LMS, not just general office tools
  • An organized multi-stakeholder manager who can diplomatically balance needs between Education Committee members, course creators, facilitators, and students
  • A self-directed remote worker who takes ownership of goals and thrives without in-person supervision, while being willing to travel 3-5 times annually
  • A creative communicator who can craft compelling campaigns using ASPE's toolkit (Email, AMS, Adobe, Social Media) to drive concrete enrollment results

📝 Tips for Applying to American Society of Professional Estimators

1

Highlight specific experience with association management systems (AMS) and learning management systems (LMS), mentioning any familiarity with Higher Logic Thrive or Freestone LMS by name

2

Demonstrate how you've managed relationships between committees, content creators, and end-users in previous education or training roles

3

Include metrics showing how your campaigns increased enrollment or program awareness in past positions

4

Show remote work success stories with examples of self-direction and goal ownership in a distributed environment

5

Mention any experience with estimator or construction industry education to show understanding of ASPE's specialized audience

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience as a liaison between multiple stakeholder groups (committees, creators, facilitators, students) in educational settings', 'Specific examples of using digital tools to create campaigns that drove measurable enrollment increases', "How you've maintained program standards and kept education cycles running on schedule in previous roles", 'Your ability to transition from logistical support to leadership roles, particularly in event planning contexts']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ASPE's current education offerings and certification programs to understand their curriculum structure
  • → Review ASPE's national conference details from recent years to understand the event you'd be leading
  • → Investigate ASPE's partner organizations and industry relationships mentioned on their website
  • → Examine ASPE's social media presence and current marketing approaches to their estimator audience
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with association-specific software like Higher Logic Thrive or Freestone LMS and how you approach learning new systems
2 How would you handle conflicting priorities between the Education Committee's vision and what course creators want to deliver?
3 Walk us through how you would create a campaign using ASPE's toolkit (Email, AMS, Adobe, Social Media) to boost enrollment for a specific course
4 What strategies would you use to maintain program quality while expanding reach through industry partnerships?
5 How do you stay organized and motivated in a remote environment while managing multiple education cycles simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic education management experience without showing understanding of ASPE's specialized estimator audience
  • Failing to address remote work capabilities and self-direction in your application materials
  • Overlooking the travel requirement or appearing hesitant about 3-5 annual trips for conferences and meetings

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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