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National Louis University · 1 day ago

Outreach Development Specialist

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

$47K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

National Louis University is a 135+ year old institution focused on innovation, access, excellence, and equity. They are seeking an Outreach Development Specialist to drive partnership, enrollment, and revenue growth within the K-12 and Early Childhood sectors, blending advocacy and business development.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify & Secure: Proactively scout and secure new partnership opportunities within assigned K-12 and Early Childhood verticals

Negotiate & Close: Lead the delivery and negotiation of contractual agreements in coordination with the Asst. Director of Partnerships

Results-Driven Execution: Take ownership of your territory’s growth, translating NLU’s overarching strategic plan into actionable, localized outreach that hits enrollment and revenue targets

Dynamic Presentations: Design and conduct high-impact information sessions for diverse stakeholders—from one-on-one meetings with Center Directors to board-level presentations for school districts

Persuasive Storytelling: Use your exceptional presentation skills to transform complex academic programs into compelling, value-driven narratives that inspire institutional commitment

Internal Diplomacy: Build and strengthen connections with NLU’s internal academic partners to ensure our offerings remain aligned with market needs

Strategic Time Management: Effectively prioritize your calendar between lead generation, client meetings, and internal collaboration to maximize territory impact

Data Integrity: Meticulously manage and document day-to-day activities within NLU’s CRM (Salesforce) to create total transparency for the leadership team

Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor landscapes to identify untapped opportunities

Qualification

SalesBusiness DevelopmentCRM Systems (Salesforce)Advanced MS Office SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementResults-Driven MindsetOrganizational Skills

Required

3–5 years of related experience, including a proven background in sales or business development

Bachelor's degree required

Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets and KPIs

High-level MS Office skills (advanced PowerPoint for decks, Excel for data tracking, and Word for contract drafts) and experience with CRM systems (Salesforce)

Mastery of presentation delivery and the ability to influence executive-level decision-makers

Exceptional time management abilities with the discipline to manage a remote or field-based portfolio independently

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Cover Letter (Optional)

Benefits

Health Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Opportunities

Company

National Louis University

For more than 125 years, National Louis University has offered a progressive and professional education that builds careers and strengthens communities.

Founded in 1886

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nl.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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