Academic Partnerships Growth Strategist

CertLabz; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CertLabs is seeking a proactive outreach professional to identify and engage colleges, schools, and universities, building institutional partnerships and driving signups.

You will contact academic decision-makers, present platform capabilities, and develop region-specific outreach strategies while tracking proof-of-work and lead conversions.

No experience required, but 2–3 years in sales/marketing is a plus; a bachelor’s degree is required; master’s or PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 2–3 years of sales/marketing experience is a plus.
• At least a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and outreach to colleges, schools, and universities in person, by phone/WhatsApp, and email.
• Contact and engage academic decision-makers, including deans and faculty offices.
• Establish institutional partnerships and maintain active communication.
• Track proof-of-work for outreach and partner conversion activity.
• Present CertLabs platform capabilities to IT departments and curriculum coordinators.
• Develop region-specific academic outreach strategies.
• Follow up with leads and nurture relationships through the full partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Outreach

Lead generation

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

CertLabs is seeking a proactive outreach professional to identify and engage colleges, schools, and universities, building institutional partnerships and driving signups.

You will contact academic decision-makers, present platform capabilities, and develop region-specific outreach strategies while tracking proof-of-work and lead conversions.

No experience required, but 2–3 years in sales/marketing is a plus; a bachelor’s degree is required; master’s or PhD is preferred.