Assistant Director of Corporate Partner Success

Arizona State University; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Financial Security

Retirement

Family Resources

Tuition Reduction

Discounts

Job summary

Arizona State University EdPlus is seeking an Assistant Director of Corporate Partner Success to lead and grow strategic corporate partnerships in higher education. You will blend relationship management with operational execution and analytics to advance growth and revenue objectives.

You will work with internal product, marketing, and operations teams to track performance, prepare executive summaries, and support renewal activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Experience building and sustaining corporate partnerships in higher education.
• Experience with analytics to track pipeline and performance metrics.
• Experience with AI tools to improve workflow and outcomes.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain partnership KPIs and program health metrics; identify trends and gaps.
• Collaborate with communications, operations, and student support units.
• Prepare executive-ready summaries and performance reports for leadership.
• Lead co-facilitation of partner leadership meetings and program status check-ins.
• Support expansion agreements, deliverables and renewals with partners.
• Represent ASU at partner events and webinars; prepare materials.
• Travel to partner locations and host corporate partners as needed.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Relationship management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project planning

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Analytics systems

AI tools

Job description

## Assistant Director of Corporate Partner SuccessApply: Off-Campus: Scottsdale: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR128675**Job Profile:**Administrative Operations Specialist 4**Job Family:**Administrative Operations**Time Type:**Full time**Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Provides leadership and support in planning, managing, developing, and evaluating departmental strategy, initiatives and activities.**Job Description:**Do you excel at developing and supporting strategic corporate partnerships for higher education? Are you keen on blending relationship management with operational execution and analytical support? Then continue reading below for this Assistant Director of Corporate Partner Success opportunity!**ASU EdPlus** is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU. Curious about what it’s like to work at EdPlus? Watch this short video, then explore more stories on the EdPlus at ASU YouTube channel.We are seeking an **Assistant Director of Corporate Partner Success** to join our Partner Success team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supporting the planning, development, and day-to-day management of strategic corporate partnerships to advance innovative, scalable solutions aligned with organizational growth and revenue objectives. You will work directly with corporate partners and in close collaboration with internal product, marketing, and operations teams.You will play a key role in implementing corporate partnership strategies, tracking performance metrics, and supporting data-informed decision-making through business intelligence and reporting activities.**Essential Duties:*** Track and maintain partnership performance metrics, including KPIs and supplemental program health metrics, to identify trends, performance gaps, and optimization opportunities.* Collaborate with internal units, such as communications, operations, and student support teams.* Track progress, risks, and deliverables across partnership initiatives.* Support the preparation of executive-ready summaries and performance reports for senior leadership.* Lead creation and co-facilitation of partner leadership meetings and program status check-ins.* Assist in the execution of partnership expansion agreements, deliverables, and renewal activities.* Represent ASU and ASU Online at corporate partner tabling events and webinars as needed, including leading preparation of informational slide decks, creation and printing of materials, and ordering of swag/giveaway items.* Travel to partner locations and/or host corporate partners as needed to support relationship management.* Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.**NOTE**: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ. Some travel may be required.**Desired Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in a related field.* Experience managing corporate-sponsored education programs.* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong corporate partner relationships by managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables through effective communication, responsiveness, and trust to ensure partner satisfaction and retention.* Experience working with analytics systems to track pipeline and performance metrics to generate actionable insights, reports and executive-level presentations.* Experience with AI tools to create efficiencies in work.* Demonstrated understanding of higher education environments, including the online learner profile and needs.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, guiding initiatives to successful completion and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.* Evidence of strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate perspectives, resolve issues, and maintain productive working relationships.* Evidence of strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for audiences, including academic leaders and internal teams.* Demonstrated ability to represent the organization professionally in external-facing settings, including partner meetings, campus visits, and hosted engagements.* Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity; manage multiple priorities; and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with evolving partnership needs, priorities, and organizational changes. **NOTE:** Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:* Describe your experience building, maintaining, and strengthening collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively balancing their needs with organizational priorities.* Share your professional experience with higher education environments, including knowledge of the online learner profile and needs. **Salary & Benefits:** $78,000 - $90,000 per year; DOE ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.* Healthcare* Financial Security* Retirement* Family Resources* Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse)* Discounts **Working Environment:** Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy. ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.) Some travel may be required. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position. **Department Statement:** EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of inclusion. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.**ASU EdPlus** **Driving Requirement:**Driving is not required for this position.**Location:**Off-Campus: Scottsdale**Funding:**No Federal Funding**Instructions to Apply:**Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:* Cover letter* Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. **Important:** Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. **ASU Statement:**Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. 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