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National University · 2 days ago

Strategic Partnerships Manager, MilVet Outreach (Texas)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

National University is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for MilVet Outreach who will provide vision and leadership in promoting and growing Military and Veteran Affiliated Strategic Partnerships. The role involves developing national initiatives and overseeing strategic relationships to enhance enrollment and support for Military and Veteran communities.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of military and veteran affiliated strategic partnerships and channel strategies to drive revenue across multiple segments of the Military and Veteran community

Engage with Senior Leaders/Executives in discussions and decisions related to establishing new partnerships and opportunities

Develop relationships with employers and industry leaders to understand and translate industry and professional needs into relevant course offerings and trainings

Design and develop a framework and processes; effectively manage strategic partnerships, tracking and measurement mechanisms to grow enrollment

Lead the alignment efforts with various departments, faculty, and leadership throughout the university affiliates to maximize outreach and partnership enrollment-focused and relationship goals. This is accomplished by working with Academics, Registrar, Enrollment, Career Services, WCE Training and Development and other departments that increase understanding, acceptance and support for the WCE among all constituents

Collects, analyzes and creates reports for Senior leadership on outcome metrics

Participates in budget planning by providing historical data and projections. Prioritizes requests for enhancements to existing resources

Participates in monthly leadership planning meetings with Senior leadership

Adheres to all University policies, procedures and practices

Develop and implement a Service and Territory wide business plan that supports expansion of Military and Veteran enrollment across the Armed Forces in and outside the continental U.S. (based on assigned Service and geographic area of responsibility)

Provide oversight and fiscal management to ensure sustainable budget models for a variety of programmatic activities, in accordance with National University policies, with a minimum goal of self-sufficiency and a long-term goal of appropriate revenue generation for the institution

Collaborate internally and externally academic colleges/departments as well as relevant campus administrative units to develop and grow educational partnerships

Co-develop and implement business processes that support and sustain partnership enrollment growth

Co-develop and implement onboarding and services designed to support and sustain educational partnership implementation

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

MilitaryVeterans BenefitsWorkforce DevelopmentHigher Education ExperienceStrategic PlanningPartnership DevelopmentDiversityEquityInclusion TrainingAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated ability to build partnerships within regional market organizations required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Acts as a role model. Anticipates and plans for changes including communicating vision to the team. Ability to lead, direct and/or influence others to obtain results using a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Working knowledge in building teams

Ability to understand, diagnose and plan for business issues, processes, structure, outcomes and profitability. Understands the implications of decision and actions, including a deep understanding of overall big picture of the business; able to take an idea from concept to reality

Aptitude to drive towards achieving measurable and challenging goals to support organizational success. Demonstrate the ability to focus on achieving results consistent with the organization's objectives. As a leader, develops goals based on the organization's vision, mission and strategic goals and objectives

Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives

Ability to hire, train, develop, evaluate, direct work and discipline staff, taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and Federal, State and local regulations

Extensive higher-education institutional knowledge, including advanced understanding of the NUS, its mission, values and structure. Working knowledge of academic culture, specifically regarding issues of greatest public interest, such as online educational programs

Ability to be independent, flexible, creative, critical and strategic thinker with solid judgement, sensitivity and logical reasoning including self-motivated and results oriented

Extensive knowledge of military and veteran benefits and higher education issues that impact the Military and Veteran community

Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to project professional competence, leadership capability and successfully communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community making a positive impression in public forums. Ability to interact appropriately with industry leaders, faculty and staff

Exceptional community relations skills with the ability to represent the University and help build public understanding of the University's brand and values

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent organizational skills with attention to details, good follow-up and follow-through. Excellent analytical skills in addition to collecting, organizing and presenting information in a relevant manner

Advanced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures across the organization and all levels while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities

Preferred

Experience in higher education preferred

Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Company

National University

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National University is a private nonprofit university that provides accessible and achievable higher education to adult learners. It is a sub-organization of National University System.

Founded in 1971

La Jolla, California, USA

1001-5000 employees