Partnership Manager: Equitable Dual Enrollment Growth

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Partnership Manager for Accelerate ASU to expand access to college credit for high school learners across Arizona and beyond. You will cultivate relationships with schools and community partners, design scalable programs, and ensure learner success in alignment with ASU's mission.

This role is based at the Tempe campus and involves travel and background checks. We value relationship builders, data-driven decision-makers, and proactive collaborators who thrive in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience managing partnerships with high schools or community education programs.
• Ability to analyze data to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Evidence of an effective communication style that is persuasive, motivating, and collaborative.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM/pipeline management systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Generate new-partner growth for Accelerate ASU by prospecting, pitching, and closing agreements with high schools and community organizations.
• Support partners in adopting equity-minded approaches that make dual enrollment opportunities more inclusive and accessible.
• Build and maintain a network of support for partners by developing, enhancing, and promoting effective early college programs and shared resources.
• Develop and execute targeted outreach plans to scale and grow existing partnerships, strengthening engagement and learner outcomes.
• Collaborate across ASU's Learning Enterprise divisions to ensure alignment and provide seamless partner support.
• Serve as a liaison between ASU and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and program success.
• Represent Accelerate ASU at convenings, conferences, and partner events to promote the initiative and cultivate relationships.
• Create and refine sustainable operational processes that support partners at scale.
• Ensure effective day-to-day management of partner operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify process improvements and coordinate with internal teams to enhance partner and learner experiences.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arizona State University seeks a Partnership Manager for Accelerate ASU to expand access to college credit for high school learners across Arizona and beyond. You will cultivate relationships with schools and community partners, design scalable programs, and ensure learner success in alignment with ASU's mission.

This role is based at the Tempe campus and involves travel and background checks. We value relationship builders, data-driven decision-makers, and proactive collaborators who thrive in