Manager, Workforce Partnership Development - Craft Education

Western Governors University; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 97,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Manager for Workforce Partnership Development to enhance apprenticeship programs and workforce initiatives. This role involves building strategic partnerships, developing metrics, and ensuring alignment with workforce trends. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in partnership development and a strong educational background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in partnership or business development, preferably in workforce development.
• Experience in developing conference and event strategies.
• Ability to draft partnership agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to develop strategic partnerships with workforce boards.
• Prepare reports for workforce board partners.
• Identify opportunities to generate revenue from partnerships.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Manager, Workforce Partnership Development - Craft Education

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If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and committed to working hard—you might consider Craft Education as your next career step.

Craft Education aims to address skilled labor shortages by creating work-based learning pathways for all. We are revolutionizing apprenticeships by combining on-the-job learning with accredited instruction, developing innovative educational pathways for working professionals and meeting employer needs. Our flagship product, Craft Connect, helps organizations manage apprentice programs and enhances data and reporting capabilities. We also transform on-the-job learning into academic credits.

Our team of professionals provides technical assistance to organizations launching and managing apprenticeship programs. We are dedicated to expanding these programs and the supporting data infrastructure.

If you want to join the work-based learning revolution, we’d love to talk. At Craft, you’ll solve challenging problems in a high-growth startup environment and impact education and workforce development. We’re a team of innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven professionals, and we invite you to join us.

The salary range considers various factors including skills, experience, certifications, and organizational needs. The estimated range is $97,300 - $175,200, with actual compensation depending on individual circumstances.

Job Description

The Manager, Workforce Partnership Development will lead activities to develop strategic partnerships, especially with state and local workforce development boards. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring metrics, supporting partnership pipelines, and establishing best practices. The role involves meeting with prospective partners, attending conferences, and providing insights for product innovation, ensuring alignment with workforce trends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish official partnerships with local workforce development boards, formalized in contracts or equivalents.
• Support the growth and leadership of the department, traveling as needed.
• Plan, budget, and report on partnership initiatives and performance.
• Prospect, engage, and secure outcomes through strategic outreach.
• Prepare reports for workforce board partners.
• Collaborate on strategies to develop partnerships with workforce entities.
• Develop regional conference and event strategies for outreach and brand recognition.
• Identify opportunities to add value or generate revenue from partnerships.
• Travel to meet with prospective partners.
• Conduct research and due diligence on partnerships.
• Share field insights to inform product development.
• Maintain partner data in CRM software.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing conference and event strategies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research and strategize partnership opportunities.
• Experience drafting partnership agreements.
• Ability to communicate insights for product and organizational strategy.
• Collaborative skills across teams.
• Experience with CRM software.
• Willingness to attend meetings and events across regions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

5+ years in partnership or business development, preferably in workforce development or public sector initiatives. Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs and workforce initiatives.

Work Location

Remote/work-from-home, with location depending on role and needs. The company has multiple locations across the US.