Director of Global Events and Programs

ACBSP Global Business Programs; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

ACBSP Global Business Programs is seeking a Director of Global Events & Programs to lead the design, execution, and elevation of our worldwide events and educational offerings. This role will centralize event operations, build a high-performing team, and partner with senior leadership to position ACBSP as a premier convener for business education professionals worldwide.

The successful candidate will report to the President & CEO, supervise the Events team, and drive strategy across conferences,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• CMP certification required; active at time of application.
• DES and CAE credentials preferred.
• Experience in event management and program development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and elevate ACBSP's global event portfolio and programming.
• Lead and build a high-performing events team.
• Partner with senior leadership to position ACBSP as a premier global convener and programming resource.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for events.
• Design and manage online learning, webinars, and professional development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Global events expertise

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)

DES (Digital Event Strategist)

CAE (Certified Association Executive)

Job description

The Director of Global Events & Programs is a senior leadership position responsible for developing, managing, and continuously elevating ACBSP's global event portfolio and programming. This role will develop and lead a full spectrum of ACBSP's event and educational offerings — from the Annual Conference and regional events to online learning, professional development seminars, and training programs — with a focus on delivering exceptional experiences for ACBSP's global membership community.

This person will centralize and build ACBSP's event operations, develop and lead a high-performing events team, and partner closely with senior leadership to position ACBSP as a premier global convener and programming resource for business education professionals worldwide.

The Director of Global Events & Programs will report directly to the President & CEO. The Director will supervise the Events team staff, including Manager and Coordinator-level positions and will work closely with Accreditation, Member Services, Strategic Communication, Finance, and senior leadership.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required but master's degree preferred

Professional Credentials — Required

• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional — Events Industry Council)

Candidates who do not hold an active CMP certification at time of application are not eligible for this position. ACBSP will support ongoing certification maintenance and continuing education.

Professional Credentials — Preferred

• DES (Digital Event Strategist — PCMA) — strongly preferred given the significant virtual and hybrid programming responsibilities of this role
• CAE (Certified Association Executive)

Required Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in event management, conference management, or program development — with demonstrated progression into senior or leadership roles
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing events or programs teams
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing large-scale conferences and multi-format event portfolios
• Experience designing and managing online learning programs, webinars, or professional development programming
• Strong strategic thinking skills — with the ability to develop and execute an events and programs strategy aligned with organizational mission and member needs
• Exceptional project management skills — with the ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent initiatives across a global portfolio
• Demonstrated budget management experience — including forecasting, expense management, and financial reporting
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to represent ACBSP with confidence and distinction at the highest professional levels
• Proven ability to build collaborative, professional, and high-performing team cultures
• Impeccable professional demeanor — with the presence, poise, and credibility to represent ACBSP effectively in a broad range of organizational, member, and business community environments

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic vision — the ability to develop and execute a comprehensive events and programs strategy that advances ACBSP's mission and member value
• Leadership and team development — a genuine commitment to building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and clear expectations
• Events and programs expertise — deep, credentialed knowledge of meetings industry best practices, program design, and member experience
• Professional presence — an impeccable professional demeanor and the ability to represent ACBSP with distinction across a broad range of environments
• Global mindset — sensitivity to and appreciation for ACBSP's culturally and geographically diverse global membership
• Member focus — an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for ACBSP's members worldwide
• Business community engagement — the ability to build meaningful relationships with business community partners that strengthen ACBSP's external presence and programming

Benefits

At ACBSP, we're committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement benefits.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-person opportunity based at ACBSP's headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.