Graduate School Alliance Program Coordinator

Western Psychological Services; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Psychological Services seeks a Graduate School Alliance Program Coordinator to lead university partnerships and integrate WPS assessments into graduate programs. You will collaborate with faculty, program directors, and cross-functional teams to build a robust GSAP network and drive program adoption of WPS tools.

The role requires a Master’s degree (PhD/Ed.S. preferred), strong communication, and CRM experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree minimum; PhD/Ed.S. in school psychology or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience administering and interpreting psychometric assessments across one or more WPS target disciplines.
• Familiarity with graduate training program structures and the academic needs of programs in WPS's target disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop curriculum-aligned materials.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as NetSuite or HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new university training programs to join the GSAP partnership network.
• Manage annual re-engagement with existing GSAP partner programs, ensuring continued participation and growth.
• Develop and maintain professor support materials—slide decks, syllabi integration guides, and administration guides.
• Represent WPS at NASP, ASHA, AOTA conferences to build visibility and recruit partners.
• Partner with Assessment Consultants to develop post-graduation outreach strategies that convert graduates into customers.
• Build ROI tracking infrastructure measuring partner growth, student reach, and revenue attribution.
• Provide timely feedback to Product, Marketing, and R&D on trends from university engagement.
• Use NetSuite and HubSpot to track partner interactions and maintain records.
• Serve as an internal SME on graduate training structures and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Data literacy

Program management

Networking

Education

Master's degree

PhD/Ed.S. preferred

Tools

NetSuite

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate School Alliance Program Coordinator

Full-time Regular

Professional

Torrance, CA, US

Salary Range:

$90,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about the intersection of assessment science and higher education? WPS is looking for a collaborative, relationship-driven professional to lead our Graduate School Alliance Program (GSAP) - a strategic initiative that partners with university training programs to integrate WPS assessments into graduate-level coursework and clinical training.

As the GSAP Coordinator, you'll serve as the face of WPS within the academic community - cultivating meaningful partnerships with faculty and program directors across school psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology. You'll work cross-functionally with Assessment Consultants, Marketing, Product, and R&D to build a pipeline of future practitioners who are trained on and confident in WPS tools.

PLEASE NOTE - this role is slated for a January 2027 start date

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Recruit new university training programs in school psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology to join the GSAP partnership network.
• Manage annual re-engagement with existing GSAP partner programs, ensuring continued participation, satisfaction, and growth.
• Develop and maintain professor support materials - including slide decks, syllabi integration guides, and administration guides - to facilitate effective use of WPS assessments in coursework.
• Represent WPS at major national conferences (NASP, ASHA, AOTA) and select Tier 2 conventions to build visibility and recruit new university partners.
• Partner with Assessment Consultants to develop and execute post-graduation outreach strategies that convert trained students into long-term WPS customers and advocates.
• Build and maintain an ROI tracking infrastructure measuring partner growth, student reach, post-graduation conversion rates, and revenue attribution.
• Provide timely feedback to Product, Marketing, and R&D on trends, gaps, and opportunities identified through university engagement.
• Use CRM tools (NetSuite, HubSpot) to track partner interactions and maintain organized records of university relationships.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on graduate training structures, accreditation requirements, and academic workflows.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• Master's degree minimum; doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.S.) in school psychology or a related field strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting psychometric assessments across one or more WPS target disciplines.
• Strong understanding of graduate training program structures and the academic needs of programs in WPS's target disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop curriculum-aligned materials.
• Familiarity with national professional organizations and conventions including NASP, ASHA, and AOTA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with CRM platforms such as NetSuite or HubSpot.

Preferred

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in school psychology or a related discipline, including assessment administration and interpretation.
• University teaching or clinical supervision experience.
• Prior experience in a program management, outreach, or business development role within a clinical or educational context.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Relationship Building: Cultivates and sustains long-term partnerships with university faculty and program directors; builds rapport with diverse academic audiences.

Program Management: Plans and executes multi-partner outreach campaigns with clear timelines and follow-through; develops scalable materials and processes.

Data Literacy: Designs ROI tracking systems and interprets engagement data to continuously improve program strategy.

Networking: Leverages conference presence to expand the GSAP partner network and strengthen WPS brand visibility.

Subject Matter Expertise: Applies deep knowledge of psychometric assessment and graduate training to credibly engage academic partners.