American Bankers Association
Senior Director, Conferences & Schools
American Bankers Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Director, Conferences & Schools
American Bankers Association (ABA) is seeking a senior director to develop and plan industry educational content and manage training events including residential schools, conferences, workshops, and banking simulations. The role ensures events meet financial performance goals, revenue targets, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Select and manage volunteer banker boards and committees supporting assigned programs.
Collaborate with event stakeholders to develop event content, facilitate volunteer boards, and manage planning meetings, contracts, and succession.
Develop product and target audience analyses and strategic plans with senior staff.
Oversee financial management of events, including competitive analysis, market intelligence, personnel, marketing, and contracts.
Work with Business Development Manager to create sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.
Lead on-site delivery staff and serve as primary liaison with faculty, speakers, and advisory boards to ensure event delivery standards.
Partner with Meeting and Marketing Managers to develop and manage annual budgets and resolve discrepancies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years progressive experience developing, implementing, and managing professional development programs.
Association management experience and Financial Services experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills.
Strong leadership skills, influencing teams to achieve objectives.
Analytical skills to determine appropriate decisions and analyze effectiveness.
Strong professional presence and ability to represent ABA.
Strong customer service skills guiding team members to excellence.
Strategic and tactical thinking.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience developing content, leading volunteer boards, and managing events strongly preferred.
Experience managing complex projects meeting budgeted goals strongly preferred.
Understanding of value of professional development preferred.
Ability to travel less than 20% including weekends required.
Target Salary Range $118,000 - $125,000
Salary Band Range $93,675.00 - $127,620.00 - $161,565.00
Equal Opportunity Employer American Bankers Association is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
Select and manage volunteer banker boards and committees supporting assigned programs.
Collaborate with event stakeholders to develop event content, facilitate volunteer boards, and manage planning meetings, contracts, and succession.
Develop product and target audience analyses and strategic plans with senior staff.
Oversee financial management of events, including competitive analysis, market intelligence, personnel, marketing, and contracts.
Work with Business Development Manager to create sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.
Lead on-site delivery staff and serve as primary liaison with faculty, speakers, and advisory boards to ensure event delivery standards.
Partner with Meeting and Marketing Managers to develop and manage annual budgets and resolve discrepancies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years progressive experience developing, implementing, and managing professional development programs.
Association management experience and Financial Services experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills.
Strong leadership skills, influencing teams to achieve objectives.
Analytical skills to determine appropriate decisions and analyze effectiveness.
Strong professional presence and ability to represent ABA.
Strong customer service skills guiding team members to excellence.
Strategic and tactical thinking.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience developing content, leading volunteer boards, and managing events strongly preferred.
Experience managing complex projects meeting budgeted goals strongly preferred.
Understanding of value of professional development preferred.
Ability to travel less than 20% including weekends required.
Target Salary Range $118,000 - $125,000
Salary Band Range $93,675.00 - $127,620.00 - $161,565.00
Equal Opportunity Employer American Bankers Association is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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