Partnership Coordinator

Divinemercy; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Mercy University, located in Sterling, VA, is seeking a dynamic Partnership Coordinator to enhance their outreach and partnership strategy. This role involves identifying potential partners, managing relationships, and executing effective partnership strategies to increase enrollment and brand awareness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CRM tools. This position is primarily on-site, although remote applicants will be considered.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify partner needs and align value to those needs.

Responsibilities

• Research potential partners that align with DMU goals.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies with clear outreach plans.
• Monitor partnership enrollment performance against established goals.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Account Management

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Description

Divine Mercy University is currently seeking an energetic Partnership Coordinator based at our Sterling VA Campus (Remote applicants may be considered). A Partnership Coordinator initiates new partnerships and maintains existing relationships to help reach strategic goals of Divine Mercy University. A Partnership Coordinator identifies, cultivates, and manages strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with dioceses, schools, and external organizations to increase enrollment, expand market reach, and increase brand awareness. They lead the full partnership lifecycle—from researching, finding and negotiating to onboarding and long-term relationship management that drives measurable enrollment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential partners that align with DMU goals and mission.
• Developing and executing partnership strategies with clear outreach plans and value propositions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing partners through effective communication and proactive management.
• Monitoring partnership enrollment performance against established goals and metrics to assess partnership success, ROI and to make data driven optimization assistance to the partnership.
• Representing Divine Mercy University at events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Required Skills Qualifications

• Experience: Generally 2–6+ years in sales, business development, account management, or partnership roles.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify partner’s needs and align University value to those needs.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficient in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and interpreting performance metrics.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Military service is desirable but not required.

Common Competencies

• Relationship building and identification of aligned partners.
• Networking and persuasion for creating win-win agreements.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive and self-driven mindset.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Committed to the teaching of Vatican Council II that every type of discrimination, whether social or cultural, whether based on sex, race, color, social condition, language or religion, is to be overcome and eradicated as contrary to God's intent (Gaudium et Spes, 29), DMU encourages applications from people of all ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, women, men, veterans and those with disabilities.