Strategic Partnerships Manager — EdTech & Higher Education

Stanbridge; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanbridge University seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to develop institutional relationships and guide opportunities from discovery to implementation. This role operates at the intersection of strategic partnerships, educational technology, and consultative business development, representing Edverum at events and managing complex stakeholder engagements.

The ideal candidate will blend commercial instincts with consultative skills, technical curiosity, and excellence in relationship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in educational technology or strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to build relationships with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong discovery, presentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to translate needs into Edverum applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate institutional partners in higher education.
• Lead demonstrations and proposals tailored to partner needs.
• Coordinate with product, implementation, and leadership teams.
• Maintain CRM records with partner information and next steps.
• Guide opportunities from discovery to close in a consultative manner.
• Ensure smooth transition from partnership development to onboarding.

Skills

Consultative discovery

Presentation skills

Relationship building

CRM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Education/ Educational Technology/ IT/ Communications/ Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Stanbridge University seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to develop institutional relationships and guide opportunities from discovery to implementation. This role operates at the intersection of strategic partnerships, educational technology, and consultative business development, representing Edverum at events and managing complex stakeholder engagements.

The ideal candidate will blend commercial instincts with consultative skills, technical curiosity, and excellence in relationship