Beyond Academy · 21 hours ago
Director of Institutional Relations (US-based)
Madison, WI
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expBeyond Academy is redefining experiential learning through immersive programs that blend professional development and cultural immersion. The Director of Institutional Relations will expand and deepen the network of institutional partnerships across the U.S., develop relationships within the higher education industry, and represent the company at major conferences and events.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a dynamic strategy to identify, engage, and nurture relationships with decision-makers in global education offices, experiential learning departments, and career centers
Respond to proposal requests and initiate partnership recruitment campaigns, providing tailored solutions that showcase our value to institutions
Leverage technology and CRM tools to implement effective lead nurturing strategies that ensure consistent, personalized engagement with prospective and existing partners
Represent Beyond Academy at major conferences and industry events (e.g., NAFSA, ForumEA, EAIE), managing all aspects of our presence—including booth planning, collateral preparation, and onsite coordination where required
Actively build a thought leadership presence by pursuing opportunities to submit presentation proposals, secure speaking engagements, serve as a panelist or committee member, and contribute to industry publications
Develop content on emerging trends in international education, publishing articles, insights, and resources on LinkedIn and in newsletters to position Beyond Academy as a trusted provider
Serve as the main point of contact for key institutional partners, collaborating closely with internal teams to oversee smooth program implementation, resolve issues, and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
Ensure a high level of partner satisfaction and engagement, proactively addressing feedback and identifying opportunities to expand the partnership
Upon achieving growth goals, you will build and lead a team, setting standards for excellence and coaching the team to sustain and grow both institutional and campus recruitment efforts
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in U.S. higher education administration focused on outbound study abroad, experiential learning, or global programs. Experience may come from either the institutional side or the provider side
Available for occasional travel within the U.S. and internationally to meet partners and represent Beyond Academy at industry events
Currently residing in the US (can be from any state)
Ability to draft partnership proposals, marketing collateral, and advisory materials tailored to institutional stakeholders
A proven track record in institutional sales, key account management, or business development is a big plus
Preferred
Experience growing and leading a team is a big plus
Company
Beyond Academy
International internships
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Miranda Carrasquillo, M.Ed.
University Partnerships Associate
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