Strategic Partnerships Lead for PK-16 Growth

University of Texas; Utah; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Assistant Director of Partnerships to drive strategic PK-16 and higher education collaborations. You will manage relationships, monitor outcomes, and align partnerships with OnRamps’ mission, reporting to senior leadership.

Role requires strong customer service, policy understanding, and experience with LMS platforms. The position supports hybrid work and requires travel within Texas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, higher education, policy, or closely related field.
• Five or more years of experience in K12 or higher education environments leading teams to meet strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
• Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
• Demonstrated understanding of high school teaching and learning.
• Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
• Five years of clinical or teaching experience at a high school or college level.
• Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers, administrators, or related groups.

Responsibilities

• Directs partnership development strategies to expand OnRamps’ impact through PK-16 institutions, agency, non-profit, and higher education partnerships.
• Establishes long-range growth priorities and cultivates strategic relationships to increase organizational reach.
• Leads and monitors CRM documentation of communications and activities.
• Represents the organization at external events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen visibility and attract new opportunities.
• Collaborates on presentations, outreach strategies, and recruitment efforts to communicate organizational value.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder communication

Education knowledge

Coaching experience

Communication to lay audiences

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Assistant Director of Partnerships to drive strategic PK-16 and higher education collaborations. You will manage relationships, monitor outcomes, and align partnerships with OnRamps’ mission, reporting to senior leadership.

Role requires strong customer service, policy understanding, and experience with LMS platforms. The position supports hybrid work and requires travel within Texas.