Associate Executive Director

Academic Partnerships; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Executive Director to drive student recruitment for online business programs. This role involves marketing, managing partnerships, and achieving enrollment goals through dynamic recruiting events across Minnesota. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering relationships with potential students and educational institutions. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in higher education.

Benefits

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown

12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday

Medical - four options

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability (company paid)

Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

Retirement plan with company match

Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of sales experience required.
• Proficient in CRM/Salesforce and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Market online business degree programs and manage recruiting events.
• Develop partnerships with corporations and community colleges.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Self-Motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM/Salesforce

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Job Summary:

The Associate Executive Director will recruit qualified students into online business programs throughout the state of Minnesota. We are looking for an experienced sales or business professional, who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced degree programs.

Day In a Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Market the online business degree programs.

• Successfully develop and manage a territory of corporations and community colleges to increase brand awareness and interest.

• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.

• Consistently launch and optimize marketing campaigns and promotions to build new partnerships and strengthen existing agreements.

• Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting and promoting efforts.

• Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.

• Expand knowledge of regional and national business trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

Attributes Include:

• Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self-motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.

• Ability to build strong relationships with potential students and administrators and be viewed as a team player.

• Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales in business industry-related experience.

• Preferred: 2 years of experience in B2B sales.

• Must reside in the state of Minnesota.

• Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the education industry

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.

• Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.

• This remote role requires extensive travel (up to 75%) and primarily focuses on managing the territory within Minnesota.

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Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
• 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Medical - four options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
• Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.