Business Development Coordinator

Dunwoody College of Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator to support outreach, meeting coordination, CRM management, and partner communications. You will help move district partners from initial interest to active engagement, coordinate scheduling and follow-ups, and assist with event preparation in a fast-moving nonprofit educational context.

The role is designed to reduce operational bottlenecks and enable leadership to grow career-focused education opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound interest from districts, educational organizations, conferences, referrals and events.
• Qualify prospective partners based on organizational fit, program alignment and expansion priorities.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for introductory meetings, follow-ups and multi-stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain consistent communication and timely follow-ups with partners.
• Maintain accurate CRM records including meeting notes, deal stages and next steps.
• Support outreach campaigns, district communications and partner-facing materials.
• Coordinate preparation for conferences, district visits and industry events.
• Identify opportunities to improve outreach coordination and process efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

Position Type: Full time

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

24-29

Job Shift:

Job Description:

This position plays a critical role in ensuring prospective district partners move efficiently from initial interest to active engagement. The Coordinator will support outreach execution, meeting coordination, CRM management, conference preparation, and partner communications while helping maintain a consistent and high-quality experience for school district stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment. This role is designed to remove operational bottlenecks from the business development process, allowing senior leadership to focus on strategic partnerships, district expansion, and long-term growth initiatives.

Unlike traditional sales roles, this position is mission-driven within a nonprofit educational context. The Coordinator will contribute directly to expanding access to high-quality, career-focused education opportunities for students through innovative dual-credit and immersive learning experiences.

Outreach Coordination and Lead Management

• Monitor inbound interest from school districts, educational organizations, conferences, referrals, and events.
• Assist in qualifying prospective partners based on organizational fit, program alignment, and expansion priorities.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for introductory meetings, follow-up conversations, and multi-stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain consistent communication and timely follow-up with prospective and existing partners.

CRM and Pipeline Management

• Maintain accurate and organized CRM records, including meeting notes, deal stages, next steps, and engagement tracking.
• Monitor active opportunities and identify stalled conversations or follow-up needs.
• Assist in developing reporting metrics related to outreach activity, pipeline health, and partnership engagement.
• Support internal coordination between business development, academic, technology, and operations teams.

Outbound Outreach Execution

• Support outbound engagement campaigns through email outreach, phone calls, and personalized district communications.
• Research school districts, educational leaders, and workforce development organizations to support outreach efforts.
• Assist in preparing outreach materials, messaging, and partner-facing communications.
• Track engagement activity and response trends to support continuous improvement efforts.

Event and Conference Support

• Assist with preparation and coordination for conferences, district visits, and industry events.
• Research attendees and support meeting scheduling before events.
• Capture leads, notes, and follow-up items during and after events.
• Coordinate post-event outreach and meeting scheduling activities.

Partnerhonium and Administrative Support

• Respond to basic inbound questions from prospective partners and route complex inquiries internally as needed.
• Assist with organizing partnership documentation, onboarding materials, and outreach resources.
• Support the creation and maintenance of partner-facing materials, one-pagers, presentations, and communication templates.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistency across outreach efforts.

Continuous Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve outreach coordination, meeting velocity, CRM organization, and communication workflows.
• Assist in establishing scalable processes and documentation to support future team growth.
• Contribute operational feedback and field insights to internal strategy and planning discussions.