Academic Impressions is expanding its program development team. Within that team, those responsible for the design and implementation of professional development events hold the title of conference director. By staying abreast of current trends and emerging issues in higher education, AI conference directors are in a unique position to effect positive change across hundreds of colleges and universities. (Conference directors are not responsible for providing logistical planning and support for conferences, as those matters are the responsibility of AI conference coordinators.)

Major responsibilities

• Develop concurrent higher-education professional development conferences on a variety of topics
• Design conference programs that align with audience needs
• Organize, explain, and present fundamental topic research in support of conference programing
• Identify and recruit speakers and subject matter experts
• Build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including speakers, attendees, AI team members
• Skillfully negotiate for mutually beneficial solutions
• Manage conference logistics on site
• Serve as a company representative within the industry

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with demonstrated skills related to research, writing, listening, and synthesizing and communicating ideas effectively
• Knowledge of and experience with one or more areas of college or university administration and decision making
• Ability to multitask while managing tight deadlines
• Teaching and/or instructional design experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external others
• Experience and/or comfort level with making cold and warm research calls
• Experience developing and adhering to budgets
• Curiosity, love of learning, drive
• Ambition and a desire to contribute to a growing, for-profit company
• Willingness to travel

To Apply

Please send completed AI application form and resume or curriculum vita to: hr@academicimpressions.com