Manager - University Partnerships - Education (8-10 yrs)

- Responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions.

- Establish collaborative relationships that enhance the company's academic offerings and contribute to its growth.

Job Description.

- Identify potential universities for partnerships, assess their suitability, and initiate outreach for collaboration opportunities.

- Develop a comprehensive university partnership plan aligned with the organization's objectives and growth targets.

- Aid in growth by establishing new university partnerships to enhance program portfolio.

- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in partner universities, including academic leadership, faculty and administrative teams.

- Lead negotiations and close university partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and alignment with business goals.

- Ensure that all agreements comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Establish KPIs, monitor partnership performance, and implement improvement strategies.

- Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for new partnerships and programs.

- Collaborate with content/category teams in market analysis to ensure business growth.

- Manage learner escalations that arise as part of the day-to-day operations and proactively resolve those with the Universities.

- Ensure all immersions go as per plan, from planning of the immersion to everything that happens in university immersions.

- Assist category/marketing teams in new product positioning while interacting with Universities.

Experience.

- Total Experience: 8-10 years experience.

- Experience in Higher Education: Prior experience working within universities, higher education institutions, or the education sector.

- This could include roles in admissions, program development, or administration.

- Experience in consulting within the education domain would be preferable.

- Partnerships and Relationship Management: Proven track record of establishing and managing strategic partnerships with universities or large organizations.

- Experience in EdTech or Technology or Education business / consulting: Familiarity with educational technology platforms, tools, or solutions, and how they can integrate with university programs.

- Sales and Business Development: Experience in account management, particularly in a B2B context, focusing on large institutions.

- Team Leadership: Experience managing a team and working cross-functionally with other departments like marketing, product, and sales.