Senior Director, State Partnerships - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 174,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual-first work environment

PTO and mental health days

Remote stipends for remote work and手机費

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Director, State Partnerships to lead a statewide partnership strategy across U.S. higher education systems, government agencies, and education leaders.

This remote role emphasizes building trusted executive relationships, securing state-level agreements, and expanding reach through collaboration with policymakers for lasting impact. The position requires travel ~40% and a strong track record in strategic partnerships within higher education, with leadership experience

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% for meetings and conferences.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in higher education with a focus on strategic partnerships.
• 8+ years of experience in a managerial role.
• Proven ability to lead data-driven evaluations for program effectiveness.
• Experience engaging with executive leaders in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for partnerships with state higher education systems and government agencies.
• Drive organizational growth by securing state-level agreements for the company's products.
• Set partnership goals and oversee government relations work.
• Ensure retention of current state partnerships and align them with organizational strategy.
• Design and execute initiatives to expand the organization’s reach across states.
• Represent the organization in high-level engagements with education leaders and policymakers.
• Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance program design and impact.

Skills

Strategic partnerships leadership

Executive stakeholder engagement

Data-driven evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10+ years in higher education

8+ years in management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, State Partnerships - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This senior leadership role will shape and execute a statewide partnership strategy that advances access, alignment, and growth across higher education systems and government stakeholders. The position is responsible for building trusted executive relationships, securing and retaining state-level agreements, and expanding the organization’s reach through strategic collaboration. It also serves as a key connector across internal teams, policymakers, and education leaders to strengthen program impact and long-term partnership value.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $174,480 – $196,290 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for partnerships with state higher education systems and government agencies
• Drive organizational growth by securing state-level agreements for the company's products
• Set partnership goals and oversee government relations work
• Ensure retention of current state partnerships and align them with organizational strategy
• Design and execute initiatives to expand the organization’s reach across states
• Represent the organization in high-level engagements with education leaders and policymakers
• Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance program design and impact

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% for meetings and conferences
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years in higher education with a focus on strategic partnerships
• 8+ years of experience in a managerial role
• Proven ability to lead data-driven evaluations for program effectiveness
• Experience engaging with executive leaders in higher education

Benefits

• Virtual-first work environment with flexible options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and mental health days
• Monthly stipends for remote work and mobile expenses
• Comprehensive health insurance options starting on hire date
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions and matching
• Annual budget for professional development and growth opportunities
• Additional perks like pet insurance and employee assistance programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.