Senior Manager, Partner Communications

CEA CAPA Education Abroad; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays and generous PTO

Up to 8 hours paid volunteer time

Fresh Fruit Wednesdays and coffee bar

Job summary

CEA CAPA Education Abroad is seeking a Senior Manager, Partner Communications to lead B2B marketing strategies aimed at strengthening relationships with university partners. This role requires developing compelling campaigns, marketing materials, and strategic outreach to enhance institutional connections.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 8 years of experience in B2B marketing, with strong storytelling abilities and proficiency in project management.

Located in Phoenix, AZ, this position offers a dynamic work environment and remote eligibility within the United States, excluding certain states.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing, channel marketing, or enablement roles.
• Proven experience developing and executing multi-channel B2B marketing campaigns.
• Experience working closely with sales and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of partner-facing communications.
• Build and manage a B2B Campaign Toolkit for university partners.
• Track performance and feedback on enablement materials.

Skills

B2B marketing

Strong writing and storytelling

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

MCM system

Job description

Your Role: As the Senior Manager, Partner Communications, you will lead the development and execution of B2B marketing campaigns, partner enablement materials, and go-to-market strategies that deepen university relationships, drive growth at existing partners, and attract new institutional connections.

In this role, you will partner closely with Institutional Relations, Brand, Events, and the broader Strategic Engagement Team (SET) to translate institutional priorities into compelling campaigns, enablement materials, and partner marketing strategies that reinforce CEA CAPA’s value to university partners.

Remote work within the United States is eligible; however, this position is not open to candidates who reside in or will perform work in CA, CO, HI, IL, MA, MN, NV, NY, VT, WA, NJ, and DC.

What You’ll Do

Partner Communications

• Lead the development and execution of partner‑facing communications including newsletters, institutional announcements, event invitations, site visit communications, and strategic outreach campaigns.
• Develop messaging frameworks and campaign narratives that equip Institutional Relations to lead stronger strategic conversations with university partners.
• Create and deliver clear, compelling narratives that communicate student outcomes, institutional value, and CEA CAPA’s global impact.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, tone, and positioning across partner‑facing channels and materials.
• Own conference follow‑up campaign strategy and execution for key industry events including NAFSA and Forum, converting event engagement into partner pipeline while supporting CEA CAPA’s strategic presence at these events.
• Support partner engagement strategies that increase participation in institutional events, site visits, and industry networking opportunities.

Go‑to‑Market & Materials

• Build and manage a B2B Campaign Toolkit for university partners, including email, SMS, and social templates, enabling institutions to independently recruit students into cohort, FYE, and custom program rosters.
• Develop university quotes and case studies segmented by program type (standard, cohort, FYE, and custom) for use across campaigns, sales conversations, and partner marketing, in partnership with Institutional Relations.
• Develop and execute segmented B2B campaigns targeting net‑new university prospects, existing partners for new program adoption, and FYE admissions audiences.
• Build and maintain a segmented university reference database (standard, cohort, FYE, and custom programs) in partnership with Institutional Relations.
• Develop and maintain Curated Partner Air Boards tailored to university partner needs and program opportunities.
• Maintain organized repositories of B2B marketing assets and templates.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner cross‑functionally toidentifyinitiatives, updates, and opportunities requiring proactive university communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Events team to ensure industry events, conferences, and partner engagements are optimized for institutional audiences.
• Work cross‑functionally with Brand, Digital, and Lifecycle Marketing to ensure alignment across broader marketing initiatives while maintaining a strong institutional partner perspective.
• Partners closely within SET to ensure partner‑facing collateral works well for on‑campus activations.

Execution & Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day execution of partner‑facing initiatives, balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Track performance and feedback on enablement materials and iterate based on partner input and business needs.
• Collaborate with Events team on key industry events to ensure they are optimized for the partner / university audiences.

What Makes a Great Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing, channel marketing, or enablement roles.
• Proven experience developing and executing multi‑channel B2B marketing campaigns.
• Experience working closely with sales, partnerships, or relationship‑driven teams.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex offerings.
• Ability to work in MCM system and send own emails.
• Highly organized, execution‑oriented, and comfortable operating as a hands‑on contributor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, non‑profit, or global organizations.
• Direct experience with crisis communications and media relations.
• International or cross‑cultural communications experience.

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one‑size‑fits‑all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you’re the right candidate for this position.

Who We Are

CEA CAPA is a premier provider of transformative international education experiences, committed to empowering students to become thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. With a presence in 62 cities across 22 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia, we offer comprehensive study abroad and career readiness programs that integrate academic excellence and cultural immersion. Our global footprint includes 11 international study centers, and we proudly support over 10,000 students annually in partnership with more than 375 U.S. universities and over 50 international institutions. CEA CAPA is in a dynamic phase of growth and is powered by a global team of nearly 700 professionals who are deeply mission‑driven and committed to creating inclusive, supportive and enriching environments that help students grow academically, personally and professionally.

Why You’ll Love CEA CAPA

• Wellness & Snacks (In‑Office): Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, coffee bar, wellness room, and ergonomic workspaces.
• Time Off & Giving Back: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and up to 8 hours paid volunteer time—because balance matters.
• Support for Your Whole Life: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, benefits for domestic partners, paid parental leave, and compassionate time off for life events—because caring for your loved ones matters.
• Fun & Community: We encourage team connection and celebration, from office events to informal get‑togethers and virtual hangouts—exact activities vary by team.

Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.