Strategic Partnerships Lead (Remote)

University of Texas at Austin; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Fully remote work eligibility

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Manager of Partnership Development to lead expansion efforts for OnRamps through strategic engagement with K-12, higher education, and state agencies. You will guide development strategies, manage partnerships, and drive data-informed decisions in collaboration with leadership.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, program implementation, and supervision of staff and student workers to ensure high-quality partner outcomes and scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, higher education, policy, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in K12 or higher education environments, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• 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).
• Demonstrated ability to teach oneself new things, develop mastery, and adjust to rapidly changing needs with an organization.
• 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

• Develops, manages, and evaluates identified strategies and practices as the primary client relationship manager for potential, new, and existing partnerships.
• Manages and evaluates targets and strategies for acquisition, retention, growth, and outcome targets for partnerships.
• Represents the organization at professional meetings and conferences to strengthen visibility and identify opportunities.
• Documents and monitors partnership records and effective communications through CRM systems to maintain accurate data.
• Develops forms, tools, and resources to capture required documentation, improves operational efficiency, and streamlines communication.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication

Canvas LMS experience

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Manager of Partnership Development to lead expansion efforts for OnRamps through strategic engagement with K-12, higher education, and state agencies. You will guide development strategies, manage partnerships, and drive data-informed decisions in collaboration with leadership.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, program implementation, and supervision of staff and student workers to ensure high-quality partner outcomes and scalable operations.