Conference Content Planner Job at AACSB International in Tampa

AACSB is the world’s leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,800 member organizations and more than 1000+ accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSB’s core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.

As the Conference Content Planner, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and execution of timely, relevant educational conference content that engages and educates professionals globally. This role requires a creative, organized professional who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all conference content is informative, relevant, and impactful for a global audience. The Conference Content Planner will oversee the entire content lifecycle, from design, research and speaker management to budget oversight and post-event evaluation.

This role would be best suited for candidates with a strong background in educational content design and development, ideally with experience in conference planning and event management. They should be adept in handling the entire content lifecycle, from designing content frameworks to managing speaker relations, and possess robust project management skills.

How you will Contribute:

Content Design and Development

• Define content goals and themes that align with conference objectives, attendee interests, and industry trends.
• Research and integrate the latest trends in business education to ensure the content is forward-thinking, practical, and aligned with industry needs.

• Design content that incorporates the latest educational methodologies and technologies to optimize learning outcomes.

• Propose and develop new event concepts and create detailed business cases for innovative learning initiatives.

Speaker Management and Engagement

• Identify, recruit, and manage keynote speakers, panelists, and workshop leaders, ensuring content aligns with conference themes and goals.

• Collaborate with speakers to ensure content aligns with conference goals, provide guidelines on presentations and session format and maintain high content quality and relevance.

• Coordinate logistics with speakers, including pre-conference planning calls, and post-event follow-ups.

Agenda and Session Design

• Develop comprehensive event schedules that balance various session types (keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking).

• Work closely with subject matter experts to tailor sessions for optimal attendee engagement.

• Ensure session content is designed to suit different delivery formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid models.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, logistics, AV, and design teams to ensure smooth execution of content elements.

• Develop promotional strategies with the marketing team that effectively communicate the value of the conference content.

• Work with the event operations team to deliver content seamlessly across multiple platforms.

Budget Management

• Handle financial aspects within the scope of responsibility, such as budget creation, billing reconciliation, and payment processing.

• Ensure profitability and accurate financial reporting, contributing to leadership’s strategic decision-making.

Audience Engagement and Feedback Collection

• Develop strategies to engage audiences before, during, and after events through interactive elements and post-event content (e.g., session recordings, summaries).

• Collect feedback to evaluate content effectiveness, using surveys and analyzing attendance and social media engagement for continuous improvement.

Commitment to Mission and Values

• Adhere to and champion the organization’s mission and values, continuously striving to innovate in professional development content delivery.

Requirements

• Fluency in the English language

• Three (3) or more years in a role focused on educational content design, development and delivery, ideally within conference planning

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Ability to travel up to 30% annually, including international travel

• Able to work early morning and evening hours as appropriate; able to work long days/evenings at conferences or events

• Exceptional design thinking skills, project management competencies, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years in a role focused on educational content design, development and delivery, ideally within conference planning

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Fluency in additional languages

Why join AACSB?

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package, including generous vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 403B, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness allowance, tuition reimbursement, and a hybrid work environment.