Remote Senior Work Ready Community Development Leader

ACT Education Corp.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ACT Education Corp. is seeking a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager—Remote within the United States. The role leads employer relationships, chambers, and economic development partners to advance WRC certification and drive WorkKeys adoption.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in account management or business development, with a proven ability to manage portfolios and secure funding. Competitive salary and incentive eligibility are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management, business development, or economic development with demonstrated growth outcomes
• Experience managing a portfolio of accounts or community/government partnerships
• Track record selling or positioning workforce, education, or credentialing solutions to employers or workforce organizations

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an active pipeline of employer relationships within assigned communities, driving recognition of the ACT WorkKeys NCRC and adoption of WorkKeys workforce tools
• Establish working relationships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations to position WRC certification as a workforce and talent attraction asset
• Own a portfolio of WRC communities, tracking progress, identifying advancement opportunities, and driving the actions needed to move communities forward in the program
• Drive expansion of WorkKeys curriculum licenses, assessments, and credentials within your portfolio and coordinate with ACT Sales on contract execution
• Connect communities to federal and state workforce funding streams to sustain their investment in workforce development
• Facilitate introductions and partnerships across employers, training providers, workforce boards, and education partners
• Maintain CRM pipeline records and provide regular reporting on employer acquisition, community progression, and product expansion

Skills

Account management

Business development

Relationship building

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

ACT Education Corp. is seeking a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager—Remote within the United States. The role leads employer relationships, chambers, and economic development partners to advance WRC certification and drive WorkKeys adoption.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in account management or business development, with a proven ability to manage portfolios and secure funding. Competitive salary and incentive eligibility are offered.