Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Robertson College; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Alberta seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to develop community relationships and boost student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in partnership management and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include engaging with local organizations and attending events to promote the college's offerings. This role requires a commitment to community involvement and excellence in communication.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in relationship/partnership management or business development.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to travel to events.
• Strong leadership skills to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community organizations.
• Represent Robertson College at local events and job fairs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with alumni.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

CRM software proficiency

Analytical mindset

Tools

SalesForce

Job description

Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Our mission is to empower our learners with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights so that they may find fulfilling and meaningful careers.

Position Overview

The Manager of Strategic Partnerships reports to the VP of Growth and is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations and employers to grow Robertson College’s prospective student pipeline. Leading a team of two director reports this role complements the work of our Admissions team : while Student Advisors focus on converting leads into enrolled students, the Manager is tasked with generating connections by embedding Robertson within local communities, schools, and workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Relationship Building: Establish and nurture partnerships with community organizations, high schools, and newcomer based agencies.
• Organize and represent Robertson College at local events, job fairs, and cultural festivals to raise brand visibility and access new student audiences.
• This person will be the primary representative of Robertson, positioning the college as an approachable and valuable educational option for community members.
• Support the creation of localized content by connecting marketing with key community stakeholders.
• Connect with local employers to identify workforce development and training needs.
• Facilitate opportunities for micro course programs and corporate training in coordination with internal teams.
• Assist the VP of Growth in building employer pipelines that drive both student enrollment and contract revenue.
• Alumni Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with Robertson alumni.
• Leverage alumni networks to support student referrals, mentoring programs, content development, and market insights.
• Actively engage alumni in outreach activities and community events.
• Contribute to consistent alumni feature(s) that are purposefully aligned with student success stories.
• Collaboration & Sales Enablement: Supply Student Advisors with high-quality, community-sourced leads.
• Keep CRM systems up to date with outreach activities and contact information.
• Share on-the-ground insights and community feedback with recruitment and marketing teams to inform strategy.
• Reporting & Data Management: Track outreach efforts, referral-based lead generation, and partnership impact.
• Provide regular updates to the VP of Growth on the performance and ROI of community-driven initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• An entrepreneurial mindset, who enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven experience, (3 - 5 years) in relationship/partnership management or business development. A bonus if you have a sales background.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency in CRM software (preferable SaleForce) and sales technology tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data-driven insights to improve sales performance.
• Commitment to excellence and a results-oriented approach
• Must be willing to travel to other campuses and attend events

Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We acknowledge that our campus located in Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation located on Treaty 3.

In Alberta, We acknowledge Robertson College is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

In Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, traveling route and home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut’ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.