Strategic Academic Partnerships Lead

The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc; Florida; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) seeks a relationship-driven Manager, Academic Partnerships & Engagement to grow the Academic Alliance globally. You will cultivate partnerships with universities and educators to advance internal audit education and expand educator engagement and student participation.

Working with the Senior Manager, you will present the value of the Alliance to partners, drive strategic growth, and collaborate across the organization to promote IIA programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in higher education, nonprofit, or partnership development.
• Proven ability to build diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strong presentation and public speaking to executive/academic audiences.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish or French language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic relationships with universities, educators, academic organizations, and professional partners to grow the IIA Academic Alliance.
• Support the development and execution of the Academic Alliance strategic plan, including growth, engagement, and partnership initiatives.
• Present to university leaders, faculty, and academic stakeholders to promote the value of the Academic Alliance and expand participation.
• Track program growth, engagement metrics, and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate content and planning for the annual Global Student Conference and other academic engagement initiatives.
• Represent the IIA and the Internal Audit Foundation at academic conferences, events, and meetings to increase awareness and generate new partnership opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams, including Marketing, Membership, Global Services, and Student Initiatives, to deliver a seamless experience for educators and students.
• Develop and maintain resources that support universities, IIA chapters, institutes, and academic partners.

Skills

Relationship management

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Higher Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) seeks a relationship-driven Manager, Academic Partnerships & Engagement to grow the Academic Alliance globally. You will cultivate partnerships with universities and educators to advance internal audit education and expand educator engagement and student participation.

Working with the Senior Manager, you will present the value of the Alliance to partners, drive strategic growth, and collaborate across the organization to promote IIA programs and