What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Coordinator position at Dentons?
Dentons US LLP is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to join our dynamic team and to be resident in our Atlanta, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, or St. Louis office. This hybrid role provides essential support to the Professional Development Managers and the Professional Development Director, playing a critical part in advancing the Firm’s learning and development initiatives and performance management processes.
The Coordinator will assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs, workshops, and related events. This individual will also help manage logistics for performance reviews and collaborate across departments to ensure effective communication and implementation of professional development programs.
Responsibilities
Firm-wide and practice specific training programs
Distribute program invitations and all program related communications including reminder invitation, final details to registrants, materials and evaluations
Reconcile attendance for CLE purposes
Update and maintain the firm's Learning Management System (LMS) and MCLE tracking database, Micron CE Manager
Provide practice specific learning paths reports
Attend and monitor training programs
Work with CLE Lead to support CLE-eligible training and projects
Assist with the creation of e-Learning modules
Multi-day programs
Assist with coordination of multi-day training programs
Support programs virtually or in-person as needed
Coordinate weekly calls and agenda
Create and maintain program specific portal pages in SharePoint
Work across departments such as clients & markets and talent to identify key information for a successful running of program
Performance management processes
Support the evaluation process administratively
Create e-binders and organize materials for the annual year-end associate review process
Prepare reports, statistical analyses, and system reviews related to the review process
Distribute review process related communications
Conduct quality check for written feedback
Oversee the scheduling of partner roundtable meetings and associate review meetings
Conduct trainings for supporting legal administrative assistants
Mentor/sponsorship programs
Coordinate details for the Firm’s Practice Advisor and Associate Mentor program
Maintain and distribute mentoring program related materials
Maintain and handle logistics associated with mentor pairings and budget tracking
Business Services Professionals
Support the design and running of training programs for business services professionals
Assist with the creation of e-Learning modules
CLE
Prepare and submit CLE applications
Serve as the internal CLE Coordinator in multiple jurisdictions
Handle logistics associated with Client CLEs (searching CEM for existing clients, entering new clients, adding attendees, adjusting credit)
General/Other
Coordinate other department duties, projects and assignments as requested
Support the Partner Promotion Process as needed
Other duties, as needed or assigned
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
Experience in a professional services setting (legal industry preferred)
Must be detail-oriented and a critical thinker
Able to work with a team of highly-skilled professionals in situations that require sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality
Able to work in the office three days a week, and remotely two days a week
Ability to maintain a good rapport with various personnel at all levels
Ability to organize assignments, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Proactive and able to effectively balance priorities
Able to follow direction, work independently, and provide status updates, as appropriate
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong technical skills, including proficiency using Windows, Zoom and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Articulate
Micron CE Manager and ViDesktop experience, a plus
Salary Range
Chicago Only DOE: $56,000 - $70,000
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. Dentons US LLP is an Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $56,000 - $70,000