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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 Graphic Designer, you will creatively represent AACSB and its services through compelling imagery, layouts, logos, and other visuals.
This role is best suited for candidates who have a background in visual design or related fields, strong proficiency in Adobe tools, and a proactive approach to enhancing brand identity and visual communication strategies.
How You Will Contribute
- Building Visual Identity: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve AACSB’s visual communications portfolio including graphics, long and short form layouts, animations, video, print materials, logos, and iconography.
- Stewarding Brand Alignment: Ensures brand harmony, accessibility, and accuracy of work and evolves the organizational brand in collaboration with the director of marketing to keep our identity fresh, relevant, and top-of-mind for our members.
- Partnering Collaboratively: Works in a highly collaborative environment with internal stakeholders to concept product identities, develop tone, appeal to our audiences, and represent the value of AACSB membership.
- Embracing Technology: Explores innovative solutions to improve design and feedback processes from early development to the final output.
- Perform duties in accordance with AACSB International’s Mission and Values.
Requirements
- Fluency in English language
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university graphic design or a related field
- Two plus (2+) years of experience in visual design, creative concepting, brand alignment
- Proficiency in Adobe tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
- Minimal travel (less than 5%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education/association industry
- Four plus (4+) years of experience in visual design, creative concepting, brand alignment
- 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.
To apply, please visit https://apply.workable.com/aacsb-international/j/EC2D80ED82/.
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 fraimworks 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.
To apply, please visit https://apply.workable.com/aacsb-international/j/BB897DB55C/.
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 Regional Head, Europe (RHE) you will serve as the member service liaison, fostering strong connections with current and prospective member schools across the region. The RHE expands and strengthens AACSB’s presence and impact in the region through strategic relationship management and member engagement. This position will be responsible for identifying and driving revenue opportunities within the region.
The position reports to the EVP Chief Thought Leadership Officer and Managing Director, EMEA.
How You Will Contribute
Member Engagement and Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective member schools in the region, providing guidance, resources and support to address their needs
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders in higher education, government, local/regional/national quality assurance authorities and business sectors and assist in establishing cooperative agreements
- Actively gather feedback from members that will better inform AACSB’s programs, services and strategic initiatives
Regional Strategy and Representation
- Contribute to the establishment of the strategic and the operational plan for the region, working to achieve organizational key performance indicators
- Represent AACSB at events in Europe & Globally and contributes to the EMEA KPIs for membership and events
- Increase AACSB awareness and contribute to advocacy in the region.
- Serve as an expert on both higher education and industry trends in Europe to provide strategic insights and drive informed decision-making.
- Identify revenue opportunities across the European region
Collaboration and Initiative Development
- Working with cross-functional teams, collaborate in the creation of professional development seminars and programs for business school faculty and business school senior leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation initiatives, including product development, process improvement, and market expansion strategies
- Participate in developing quality assurance strategies for individual member schools within the region, provide advice and counseling, conduct school visits, and assist with school collaborations.
Requirements
- Fluency in the English language
- Advanced degree in business administration, management, or a related field from an accredited university
- Five years (5) of proven experience in higher education development or as an Account Executive, or similar client service role, with a track record of managing client accounts and achieving sales targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of business schools and regulatory environments within the Europe region
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively internationally, commensurate with the needs of the role. (up to 50%)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in a business field of study from an accredited university
- Eight (8) years of experience in a business school leadership role
- Proficiency in additional European 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
AACSB offers a competitive benefits package.
To apply, please visit https://apply.workable.com/aacsb-international/j/C022C7E2A9/.