Assistant Director of Corporate and Workforce Partnerships

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

15h

About The Position

Brandeis University is seeking a relationship-driven Assistant Director of Corporate and Workforce Partnerships for the Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts, this role expands the University's corporate partnerships, strengthens existing relationships, and develops opportunities that support student enrollment and workforce education. The Assistant Director serves as a primary liaison to corporate partners, learns their needs, and develops customized training, educational, and collaborative opportunities that benefit both the University and its partners. The role focuses on partnership development and growth, corporate account management, program advisory boards, events, partnership data and reporting, and collaboration across the University. The hiring range is $69,800–$75,000. Limited evening and weekend work is required to support events, and limited travel may be required. The position may require lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in partnership development, account management, or business development; experience in higher education or online learning is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with CRM tools, such as Salesforce, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel for conferences and partner meetings.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Limited evening and weekend work is required to support events.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience in partnership development, account management, or business development in higher education or online learning.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue corporate partnership opportunities aligned with Brandeis University's mission and strategic goals, with emphasis on generating student enrollments.
Build relationships with prospective partners through networking, outreach, industry conferences, and professional events while representing Brandeis University.
Develop partnership proposals, negotiate and prepare contracts, and ensure timely contract renewals.
Identify partner needs and develop customized solutions, including alternative revenue streams when applicable.
Create and expand custom training and educational opportunities that respond to workforce and organizational needs.
Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support enrollment objectives.
Develop and implement partnership recruitment strategies and meet quarterly and annual goals for partner recruitment and enrollments.
Serve as the primary contact for existing corporate partners, maintaining relationships through meetings, correspondence, calls, and ongoing engagement.
Provide partners with updates, solicit feedback, and identify ways to strengthen and expand partnerships.
Host webinars and information sessions to showcase Brandeis programs and explore collaboration opportunities.
Coordinate and oversee partner benefits fairs.
Recruit industry experts and thought leaders for program advisory boards and maintain relationships with members to gather insights and recommendations for program development.
Plan and execute industry-focused and career-related events for current and prospective students; coordinate logistics and secure speakers.
Maintain a corporate dashboard tracking partner engagement, interactions, and key performance metrics.
Use internal CRM systems to maintain partner records, monitor activity, and generate reports for analysis and decision-making.
Draft and distribute newsletters and other communications to corporate partners, students, and stakeholders.
Collaborate with Marketing, Enrollment Management, the Registrar, IT, Institutional Advancement, academic departments, and Student Services to coordinate efforts and support admissions and enrollment goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.