Roosevelt University · 1 month ago
Business Development Manager – Graduate & Adult Learner Programs
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expRoosevelt University is a student-centered institution committed to access, innovation, and academic excellence. They are seeking a proactive, relationship-driven Business Development Manager to expand access to graduate, adult, and certificate programs through strategic partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and secure partnerships with employers and community organizations to build sustainable enrollment pipelines for graduate, transfer and certificate programs
Lead early-stage partnership conversations
Coordinate with internal teams to formalize agreements
Collaborate closely with admissions staff to activate employer-based recruitment opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5–7 years of experience in business development, partnership development, or higher-education enrollment
Demonstrated success securing institutional or business partnerships
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong networking and public-facing experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Ability to travel locally; valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience serving adult learners or B2B education partnerships
Knowledge of corporate tuition benefits, workforce training, or continuing education programs
Company
Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is a national leader in educating socially conscious citizens.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.53MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.53M
Leadership Team
Neeraj Kumar
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Angela Yoffe
Founder of Collaborative Piano Class
Recent News
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