Strategic Partnerships Lead - Education & Workforce

Northampton Community College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement contribution 8%

NCC tuition waiver

Generous time off

Job summary

Northampton Community College seeks a Business Engagement Specialist to connect NCC with external stakeholders and foster strategic relationships that advance the College's mission and regional economic growth.

The role cultivates and manages partnerships across local, regional, and national levels, promoting a wide range of college offerings including facility rentals, childcare services, academic and workforce development programs, and customized corporate training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Workforce Development, Education, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred (e.g., Organizational Development, Higher Education, or Business Administration).
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in business development, client relationship management, sales, workforce development, or related roles.
• Experience building partnerships with public/private sectors or educational institutions.
• Experience marketing programs/services to external stakeholders, preferably in education or training.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal College departments and external partners.
• Promote and market partnership opportunities including educational programs, corporate training, facility rentals, and childcare services.
• Maintain existing partnerships and identify new business and industry collaborations.
• Represent the College at regional and national events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Provide consultative support to companies to assess workforce development needs and propose college offerings.
• Coordinate and support business advisory boards to identify workforce skill gaps.
• Support the Center for Business & Industry with sales for leadership development and customized training programs.
• Meet or exceed partnership development goals within the assigned territory.
• Submit reports including travel reimbursements and activity records in the CRM system.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic communication

Sales & marketing

Territory management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Northampton Community College seeks a Business Engagement Specialist to connect NCC with external stakeholders and foster strategic relationships that advance the College's mission and regional economic growth.

The role cultivates and manages partnerships across local, regional, and national levels, promoting a wide range of college offerings including facility rentals, childcare services, academic and workforce development programs, and customized corporate training.