Director of Corporate Partnerships & Student Pathways

Detroit Cristo Rey High School; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Cristo Rey High School seeks a Director of Business Development to secure and sustain corporate partnerships powering the CWSP. You will drive new business, manage key partner relationships, and ensure ample student job placements, collaborating with Advancement and CWS teams.

The role requires strong networking, negotiation, and CRM proficiency, plus a passion for educational equity and the Cristo Rey mission. Located in Detroit, MI, the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, corporate relations, or partnership management.
• Proven track record of cultivating and closing institutional or corporate partnerships.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM or sales tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Secure enough job placements to ensure every student in the program has a meaningful corporate work assignment each semester.
• Lead and steward the CWSP Jobs Committee to identify and cultivate potential new CWSP partners.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate partners through outreach, networking, and community engagement.
• Participate in site visits to prospective and existing partner companies.
• Foster collaboration between the CWS team and Advancement teams to align fundraising and partnership strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate partners and internal program staff to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing partnership management.
• Oversee Work Studyforce and Sales Data management systems to track partner status, placements, and renewal timelines.
• Generate regular reports on pipeline activity, partnership health, and placement progress for senior leadership.
• Plan and manage CWS stewardship events, including supervisor training sessions, CEO breakfasts, and other engagement activities.
• Provide support materials and strategic guidance to Client Relationship Managers during the annual contract renewal season.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Detroit Cristo Rey High School seeks a Director of Business Development to secure and sustain corporate partnerships powering the CWSP. You will drive new business, manage key partner relationships, and ensure ample student job placements, collaborating with Advancement and CWS teams.

The role requires strong networking, negotiation, and CRM proficiency, plus a passion for educational equity and the Cristo Rey mission. Located in Detroit, MI, the position is full-time.