Academic Partnerships Outreach Specialist (Hybrid - AU/NZ)

CertLabz; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CertLabz seeks an enthusiastic outreach professional to identify and engage colleges and universities across multiple channels, building strategic academic partnerships and driving signups for the CertLabs platform.

You will connect with IT leaders, curriculum coordinators, and decision-makers, delivering region-specific strategies while maintaining ongoing communication and tracking outcomes.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 2–3 years of sales/marketing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in any field is required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Strong communication skills (phone, WhatsApp, email, in-person).

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 and execute region-specific academic outreach strategies.
• Follow up with leads and nurture relationships through the full partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

CertLabz seeks an enthusiastic outreach professional to identify and engage colleges and universities across multiple channels, building strategic academic partnerships and driving signups for the CertLabs platform.

You will connect with IT leaders, curriculum coordinators, and decision-makers, delivering region-specific strategies while maintaining ongoing communication and tracking outcomes.