Global Partnerships & Programs Strategist

Ggeedu; Milano; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working options

38‑hour working week

Meal vouchers (€8 per working day)

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, is seeking an International Partnerships & Strategic Business Specialist to join the team in Milan. You will monitor enrolments, analyse performance indicators, and support the delivery of International Certificate Programmes, while coordinating partnerships and ensuring high-quality learning materials.

You will also help with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and travel to support partner meetings and events, contributing to strategic growth of

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in an academic or educational environment or with international programmes or institutional partnerships.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with international partners, students, and internal stakeholders.
• Customer‑service mindset, with a commitment to delivering professional and high‑quality experience to partners and participants.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and present information clearly.
• Languages: Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Italian is required. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Chinese will be considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enrolment figures on the online platform against targets; analyse trends and propose operational measures to improve enrolment performance.
• Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports on student enrolment, progress, completion rates, and satisfaction indicators (including NPS).
• Support the certification process by monitoring graduate reports and ensuring timely delivery of final certificates to partner campuses.
• Assist in updating and organising digital course materials for design courses in the International Certificate Programmes.
• Act as the primary operational point of reference for partner campus coordinators; provide guidance on programme operations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding and training activities; support partners in delivery and promotion of NABA Certificate Programmes.
• Welcome and coordinate groups of international students attending customised training programmes; ensure a five‑star experience.
• Maintain regular communication with existing partner institutions; support relationship management and stakeholder coordination.
• Support day‑to-day activities across the International Partnerships department; assist in administrative tasks and project coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, is seeking an International Partnerships & Strategic Business Specialist to join the team in Milan. You will monitor enrolments, analyse performance indicators, and support the delivery of International Certificate Programmes, while coordinating partnerships and ensuring high-quality learning materials.

You will also help with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and travel to support partner meetings and events, contributing to strategic growth of