Strategic Partnerships Director for Education & Healthcare

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is seeking a Director of SLP Partnerships to lead strategy, development, and activation of alliances that advance the MS-SLP program and drive enrollment.

You will cultivate partnerships with schools, clinics, hospitals, and employer networks to create pathways for student progression and workforce development. The role requires exceptional negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate a matrixed environment and

Qualifications

• Experience in partnerships, business development, or workforce strategy.
• Proven success closing institutional or workforce contracts.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, workforce development, or corporate education.
• Demonstrated success building scalable partner frameworks and growth playbooks.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and sustain partnerships with clinical sites and healthcare organizations to create enrollment pipelines.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for clinical partners, ensuring mutual value and compliance.
• Develop and execute partnership agreements, including MOUs and contracts, with Legal, Enrollment, and Academic Affairs.
• Build structured pipelines for SLPAs and related professionals seeking academic advancement.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Enrollment to create co-branded campaigns and pathway maps.

Skills

Partnership development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is seeking a Director of SLP Partnerships to lead strategy, development, and activation of alliances that advance the MS-SLP program and drive enrollment.

You will cultivate partnerships with schools, clinics, hospitals, and employer networks to create pathways for student progression and workforce development. The role requires exceptional negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate a matrixed environment and