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Academic Impressions is a dynamic and growing organization that provides high quality learning opportunities for academic and administrative leaders in higher education. Because we work in so many corners of higher education administration, we have a global perspective on how institutions operate and bring that to bear on each of our programs. We are looking for bright, dedicated individuals to join our team; individuals who wish to think holistically about the challenges facing colleges and universities.
We value our independence and objectivity and are looking for others with practical mindsets who want to effect change across a large and diverse set of institutions. Having worked with over 3,000 institutions, we invite you to join our team to help us deepen and widen our impact.
To apply, please send requested materials to:
Academic Impressions, ATTN: HR Department
4643 S. Ulster St., Suite 350, Denver, CO 80237
Fax: 303.741.0849 | Email: hr@academicimpressions.com
Job Openings
Conference Director
Conference Coordinator
Researcher
Graphic Designer
Web Strategist
Conference Director
Major responsibilities are:
- Identifying and recruiting speakers and subject matter experts
- Developing concurrent professional development conferences with a variety of topics
- Designing programs that align with intended audience needs
- Building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including speakers, sponsors and attendees
- Organizing, explaining, and presenting fundamental topic research
- Skillfully negotiating for mutually beneficial solutions
- Maintaining accurate contact records
- Executing meeting logistics on-site, requiring quick decision-making
- Serving as a company representative within the industry
Successful candidates must clearly present:
- A graduate degree with demonstrated skills related to research, writing, and synthesizing and communicating ideas effectively
- Experience developing and adhering to budgets
- Ability to multi-task while managing tight deadlines
- Teaching and/or instructional design experience preferred
To apply:
Please email resume, salary requirements, and, in lieu of a cover letter, the application form to hr@academicimpressions.com
Conference Coordinator
The Conference Coordinator is the primary logistical and operational planner for all in-person events. The position requires "A to Z" meeting planning from site selection to on-site management.
We are seeking Conference Coordinators that are organized, efficient, and highly skilled meeting planning professionals. This is a new position due to growth.
Major responsibilities are:
- Coordinating 30-35 multi-day educational conferences a year in a variety of cities across the country
- Handling logistics for multiple events (in various stages of development), including:
- Responding quickly and effectively to participant requests
- Site selection and meeting room planning
- Competitively and aggressively negotiating venue contracts
- Managing speaker communications and logistics
- Arranging and ensuring seamless F&B and A/V service
- Shipping and coordinating all conference materials
- On-site management of all logistics for larger events
Successful candidates must clearly present:
- Background in meeting planning and/or the hospitality industry
- Poised and professional communication and customer service skills
- Obsessive and understandable organizational style
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
- A history of aggressive negotiation
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to travel (averaging one event per month)
To apply
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@academicimpressions.com
Recommended inclusions:
Event resumes, project evaluations and assessments, budget sheets or any document that represents process or systems of event management. No phone calls please.
Interviewer/Researcher
The interviewer/researcher conducts market research to support the development of our training programs for higher education administrators. The position involves both gathering information and building engagement with higher ed professionals.
Major responsibilities are:
- Researching training needs of various audiences to inform the design of professional development programs
- Interviewing higher education professionals through a variety of means (phone, email)
- Building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including speakers, attendees, and subject matter experts
- Identifying subject matter experts
- Organizing, analyzing, and reporting on market research
- Maintaining accurate contact records
- Serving as a company representative within the industry
Successful candidates must clearly present:
- A graduate degree or pursuit of a graduate degree with demonstrated skills related to research, writing, and synthesizing and communicating ideas effectively
- Ability to multi-task while managing tight deadlines
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Ability to build rapport with diverse people
- Experience with higher ed administration preferred
To apply:
Position is part-time, with opportunities for advancement to a full-time, conference director position that includes market research and program development responsibilities. Pay starts at $12-$15/hour. To apply, please send a resume with cover letter detailing research and higher education experience to Daniel Fusch at daniel@academicimpressions.com
Graphic Designer
Academic Impressions is a dynamic and growing organization that provides high quality learning opportunities for academic and administrative leaders in higher education. EUCI is a leading conference management company with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry.
The two firms operate in a shared office environment and are looking for a graphic designer to manage the brands and marketing materials for both companies. The graphic designer works across the marketing and conference production teams in both companies to produce high quality marketing brochures, signage, and on-site conference material.
The graphic designer will also manage the website for Academic Impressions. This production-oriented position demands both speed and absolute textual accuracy!
Successful candidates will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Art or design degree
- 3+ years experience in graphic design
- Experience working directly with print vendors
- Performs well under tight deadlines
- Independent worker who is a proactive communicator
- PC platform with proficiency in CS Suite
- Intermediate to expert-level HTML, CSS
- Prior experience in a small company a plus
Please submit your resume, salary requirements and work samples to hr@academicimpressions.com.
Web Strategy Manager
Academic Impressions is seeking a Web Strategy Manager to play a key role in our marketing team. In this position, you will work closely with and report to the Director of Marketing & Communication. You will have a key role in developing and deploying new marketing strategies, giving you the creative freedom to use your own ideas and concepts while doing web development and graphic design.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for development and maintenance of AI's public-facing website
- Strategizes with senior management and marketing team to create user experiences that maximize sales conversion
- Reviews how the website aligns with objectives and what customers think of the website
- Optimizes site performance for search engine capacity (SEO)
- Supports initiatives in social networking, web communities and other social media marketing and web technology channels
- Monitors website visitor data (Google Analytics) and makes changes to the site structure and content as necessary
- Designs and builds HTML email templates and other customized web-based applications
- Manages the visual brand of AI including the design of all .pdf event brochures, PPT templates, onsite materials and display, CDs, and other customer-facing material.
- Obtains/purchases artwork, illustrations, photography, etc
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of experience in web design and interactive marketing. Advanced knowledge of SEO.
- Understanding of information architecture, with demonstrated ability to apply concepts to daily work
- Strong understanding of social networking and social media marketing
- Ability to work on a PC platform with expert proficiency in CS Suite
- Experience in establishing and tracking website analytics and social media metrics
- Strong communication and writing skills. Advanced knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar required.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, electronic portfolio (or a link to an online portfolio) containing at least three URLs for which they’ve been the primary designer and salary requirements to angie@academicimpressions.com