The Conference Manager will manage and execute conferences to offer high quality and innovative learning experiences for association events. 

Primary Responsibilities

• This role works with leadership to provide overall logistics management of conferences to include in-person, online and hybrid events.
• Responsible for information posted on website related to conferences as well as conference registration software and online registration set-up.  Manages conference apps.
• Provides onsite management for conferences.  Ensures setup for registration, meeting room, audio visual, and catering.  Oversees and guides registration staff.
• Works with Director on exhibitor and sponsor management for conferences and serves as onsite contact when needed.
• Works with the Director in preparing annual budgets, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable related to conferences.
• Supports the management, coordination, and implementation of conference materials.
• Responsibilities include program and speaker management, and work with Program Committees.
• Oversees online abstract process including call for abstracts, set-up of application site, revision process and applicant notifications; develops abstract and poster books as needed.

• Oversees conference evaluations process for conferences.  Analyzes attendee and evaluation data and reports on issues and trends.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of prior experience in conference management. 
• Work experience in an association, non-profit organization is preferred.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, flexible, and collaborative, and have good interpersonal skills.  Excellent ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Additional qualifications include strong problem-solving and self-starter skills, time management and attention to detail, project management, and strong multi-tasking capability.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.