Apply on Employer Site

Post University · 3 days ago

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Police Recertification Program

Waterbury, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Post University is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for their Police Recertification Program, a hybrid role focused on program management and strategic partnership development. The successful candidate will ensure operational integrity while driving national expansion and supporting police agencies through education.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary steward of the Police Recertification Program, ensuring continuity of operations, quality, and compliance

Ensure all program offerings meet Connecticut POST-C standards and applicable regulatory requirements

Maintain and oversee required and elective recertification coursework, ensuring content remains current with evolving laws, societal issues, and policing standards

Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (POST-C certified instructors), Instructional Design, IT, and Academic leadership to support course development, updates, and delivery

Support course access, system configuration, and program operations within Post University platforms

Act as the primary liaison for participating police agencies, providing guidance, reporting, and ongoing support

Participate in continuous program assessment, incorporating feedback from officers and department leadership to improve program effectiveness

Develop and execute a national growth strategy for the Police Recertification Program using Strategic Partnerships best practices

Build and manage relationships with police departments, municipal and state agencies, and law enforcement professional organizations

Conduct discovery conversations with department leadership to understand training needs and position Post University as a long-term education partner

Promote the program through onsite visits, presentations, conferences, association events, and targeted outreach

Develop agreements and memoranda of understanding with agencies and organizations to expand program adoption

Collaborate with Strategic Partnerships leadership to align the Police Recertification Program with broader public safety and workforce education initiatives

Support pricing discussions in accordance with established frameworks and internal approvals

Maintain accurate records of program activity, partnerships, and sales pipeline using CRM and internal reporting tools

Prepare regular reports on program performance, partner engagement, and growth activity

Collaborate across Strategic Partnerships, School of Continuing Education, Marketing, Admissions, Instructional Design, and other University teams to support program success

Represent Post University professionally at conferences, meetings, and external engagements

Qualification

Police training experienceProgram managementCompliance oversightPOST-C standards familiaritySales-oriented environmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyRelationship-building skillsManaging competing prioritiesCRM proficiencyCommunication skillsPresentation skillsCross-functional collaborationIndependent work