Strategic Partnerships Lead for Enrollment Growth

Post University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University seeks a driven Strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and manage employer partnerships that expand access to education and drive enrollment growth. The role focuses on strategic account management, business development, and consultative sales within Phoenix, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT areas.

You will collaborate with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development partners, and community groups to create impactful educational partnerships that advance employees' careers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, workforce development, recruiting, or higher education.
• Proven ability to build and grow high-value business relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with executive-level decision makers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and expand partnerships with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development agencies, and other strategic partners.
• Develop account strategies that increase engagement, utilization, and enrollment growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, HR teams, and talent development stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand Post University's reach.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners.
• Prospect, network, and build relationships that lead to new partnership opportunities.
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand workforce challenges and recommend educational solutions.
• Represent Post University at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Execute outreach strategies that generate applications, enrollments, and student starts.
• Conduct presentations, webinars, information sessions, and partner events.
• Promote educational opportunities to employees and eligible family members.
• Support workforce development, career advancement, and continuing education initiatives.
• Partner with enrollment, marketing, academic, and student support teams to maximize partnership success.
• Help develop campaigns and initiatives that support organizational growth goals.
• Share market insights and best practices to improve partnership performance.
• Achieve enrollment, student start, and partnership growth goals.
• Track partner activity, pipeline performance, and conversion metrics.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and account forecasts.
• Provide regular updates and business reviews to leadership.

Job description

Post University seeks a driven Strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and manage employer partnerships that expand access to education and drive enrollment growth. The role focuses on strategic account management, business development, and consultative sales within Phoenix, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT areas.

You will collaborate with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development partners, and community groups to create impactful educational partnerships that advance employees' careers