Product Manager, Higher Education

• Co-curate and execute the Higher Ed program vision, driving theme development and innovation for ASU+GSV Summit sessions that are timely, relevant, and high-impact.

• Manage the end-to-end curation process: from idea generation to final session delivery.

• Track and maintain accurate program documentation, session details, and speaker logistics with exceptional organization. No detail is too small. Partnership Engagement

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with potential partners and strategic partners to strengthen Higher Ed programming.

• Collaborate with the partnership team to align program opportunities with business development goals.

• Co-create innovative activations that drive partner value and revenue growth

• Ensure partnership representation in programming aligns with Summit quality and mission.

• Work closely with the Community Team to intentionally engage, nurture and grow the Higher Ed community, both in-person and year-round.

• Leverage community insights to identify emerging leaders, trends, and conversation topics.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Higher Ed speakers, moderators, and partners — delivering exceptional service and responsiveness.

• Engage with Higher Ed Presidents, Provosts, Deans, EdTech founders, policymakers, and researchers to keep content at the forefront of the industry.

• Use Airtable, Cvent, generative AI, and other tools to streamline workflows and enhance program delivery.

• Identify and test new technologies that can improve efficiency and attendee experience and business outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in the U.S. Higher Ed system and/or EdTech industry (AI in education experience strongly preferred)

• Demonstrated success in program or product management, or driving revenue through strategic partnerships, or B2B sales in EdTech, Higher Ed, or adjacent sectors.

• AI-obsessed: You bring deep curiosity about how AI is and will impact the Higher Ed sector, and you’re excited to explore emerging technologies with thought leaders.

• Higher Ed Expertise: You have direct experience in or adjacent to the Higher Ed ecosystem, and understand the challenges and opportunities shaping its future—from institutional strategy to student success, workforce alignment, and innovation.

• Connector & Relationship Builder: You have a talent for building authentic relationships and connecting ideas to opportunity—especially in complex, cross-sector spaces. You’re energized by collaborating with leaders at all levels.