Product Manager, Higher Education

About the role

The ASU+GSV Summit, now in its 18th year, is the world’s leading gathering of “PreK to Gray” education and workforce leaders. Held annually in San Diego, the 2026 event drew over 7,000 registrants to explore the transformation of learning and skills delivery through generative AI, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies. As of July 2025, the Summit joined Hyve Group’s portfolio, expanding its reach to over 100,000 participants across five events on four continents.

The Product Team is the creative and strategic engine behind the ASU+GSV Summit, designing high-production keynotes, provocative panels, interactive workshops, and live product demos. This role focuses on the Higher Education vertical, blending content strategy, community building, and business development to shape conversations at the forefront of postsecondary innovation. Each year, 1,000+ leaders from 350+ colleges and universities participate to address institutional transformation, student success, digital learning, credentialing, and equitable access.

Responsibilities

• Product Development, Program Curation & Project Management
  • Co-curate and execute the Higher Ed program vision, driving theme development and innovation for timely, relevant, and high-impact sessions.
  • 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 meticulous organization.
• Partnership Engagement
  • Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with potential 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.
• Community Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Community Team to 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.
• Relationship Management & Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the 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 industry’s forefront.
• Technology & Process Excellence
  • Use Airtable, Cvent, generative AI, and other tools to streamline workflows and enhance program delivery.
  • Identify and test new technologies to improve efficiency, attendee experience, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• 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, driving revenue through strategic partnerships, or B2B sales in EdTech, Higher Ed, or adjacent sectors.

Skills & Qualities

• AI-obsessed: Deep curiosity about AI’s impact on Higher Ed and excitement to explore emerging technologies with thought leaders.
• Higher Ed Expertise: Direct experience in or adjacent to the Higher Ed ecosystem, with understanding of challenges and opportunities in institutional strategy, student success, workforce alignment, and innovation.
• Connector & Relationship Builder: Talent for building authentic relationships and connecting ideas to opportunities in complex, cross-sector spaces.
• Strategic Thinking Meets Execution: Ability to balance big-picture thinking with detail-oriented execution in fast-paced environments.
• Strong Communicator: Skill in synthesizing complex ideas into crisp, compelling messaging for speaker invitations, session descriptions, and partner pitches.
• Entrepreneurial Energy: Optimism, creativity, and bias toward action when navigating ambiguity, with the ability to iterate and move quickly while staying organized under pressure.
• Collaborative & Curious: Valuing feedback, iteration, and cross-functional teamwork, with a commitment to continuous learning in AI, tech, and the evolving PreK to Gray landscape.
• Tech-Forward & Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with tools like Airtable, Cvent, Google Workspace, and AI-powered platforms to boost efficiency and creativity.

This role requires willingness to travel and work extended hours in the weeks leading up to the Summit, as well as supplemental travel throughout the year.

Pay

$120,000 USD (hourly).