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American College of Education · 16 hours ago

National Partnership Development Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

American College of Education is a leader in professional development through online programs, dedicated to making a positive impact on students' educational journeys. They are seeking a National Partnership Development Specialist to initiate and nurture partnerships with community colleges and higher education institutions, focusing on strategic collaborations and marketing initiatives that enhance student access and success.

Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Maintains a structured cadence of partnership activities, tracking commitments, timelines, and opportunities that advance enrollment and student success initiatives

Builds curated lists of institutional and employer stakeholders for high-impact webinars and events; manages invitations and engagement to maximize participation

Coordinates event agendas and post-event engagement strategies to generate qualified leads tied to workforce-aligned programs

Orchestrates interactions with college leadership and workforce development teams, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities

Identifies and validates community college partners and affiliated workforce training sites; assesses articulation agreements and program alignment to meet regional workforce needs

Develops clear program pathways and student journey documentation that illustrate career-connected learning and credential attainment

Segments and routes prospective student and partner leads to advising teams with clarity on program interest and institutional context

Ensures CRM accuracy by auditing and categorizing partnerships (community college, employer, association); standardizes data fields for status and stakeholder roles

Manages proposal workflows for tuition agreements, billing structures, and custom cohorts; maintains compliance and documentation standards

Leverages reporting tools to identify partnership gaps and quick-win opportunities that drive institutional growth

Collaborates with marketing teams to create and update program materials, case studies, and campaign assets that highlight student success and workforce outcomes

Develops repeatable templates, playbooks, and dashboards to institutionalize best practices for higher education partnerships

Qualification

Partnership developmentDigital marketingCRM toolsConsultative outreachHigher education knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

CRM/E-mail operations experience

Commitment to learning and developing skills

Good interpersonal and time management skills

Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization

Ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to travel/drive regionally on a weekly, daily, or an as-needed basis (up to 20%)

Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate night and weekend events

Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication tailored to higher education stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, and workforce development leaders

Experience with consultative outreach—including cold calling, lead nurturing, and relationship-building—with an emphasis on aligning solutions to institutional priorities such as enrollment growth and student success

Understanding of digital marketing channels and how to position offerings in virtual spaces to engage both academic decision-makers and career services teams

Familiarity with tools like CRM, Power BI, and Campus Nexus (or similar student information systems) for managing partner relationships and tracking student advancement outcomes

Ability to align outreach with broader institutional goals such as workforce development, career readiness, and community engagement

Skilled in managing multiple partnership campaigns and follow-ups simultaneously, ensuring timely communication and progress toward shared objectives

Knowledge of higher education structures, funding models, and decision-making processes, including how community colleges collaborate with local employers and workforce boards