Director of Partnerships

EdVisorly

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Director of Partnerships to help accelerate EdVisorly’s growth by building and expanding college and university partnerships across the country. This role is a key member of our Sales organization, responsible for driving new revenue, expanding our institutional footprint, and helping higher education leaders modernize the transfer experience through EdVisorly’s AI-powered platform.
As Director of Partnerships, you’ll own the full partnership lifecycle — from identifying and engaging prospective institutions to navigating complex buying cycles, closing agreements, and expanding impact over time. You’ll work closely with internal teams across Product, Marketing, and Operations to ensure partners are positioned for long-term success.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building relationships, and brings a competitive drive to win — while staying grounded in mission and purpose.
The ideal candidate is a consultative seller, strategic thinker, and trusted advisor who understands higher education, can influence senior decision-makers, and knows how to turn conversations into long-term partnerships.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in a full-cycle sales or partnerships role selling into higher education, enrollment management, EdTech, or SaaS.
• You have a proven track record of consistently exceeding quota and driving revenue growth.
• You’ve been a top performer (#1 or #2) in prior sales organizations and can provide strong references to validate results.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the grit to succeed in a high-rejection sales cycle.
• You’re highly organized, data-driven, and know how to build pipeline strategically and consistently.
• You’re an excellent communicator with strong executive presence and persuasive presentation skills.
• You’re competitive, coachable, mission-driven, and bring the kind of energy that elevates the team around you.
• You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity and enjoy building in an early growth-stage environment.
• You’re open to travel up to 40% and are based near a major travel hub.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling into enrollment teams at the “C” level within higher education
• Prior experience in early-stage or high-growth EdTech/SaaS environments
• Personal or professional experience with community college transfer pathways
• Strong understanding of transfer enrollment, articulation, and higher education operations

Responsibilities

• Partnership Development
• Revenue Generation & Deal Execution
• Relationship Building & Higher Ed Leadership Engagement
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Insight
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

• Be part of the fastest growing transfer platform for colleges and universities.
• Join a mission-driven team transforming how higher education supports students through AI and data.
• Work with humble, hardworking teammates who believe in doing things the right way — with integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
• Help institutions improve enrollment outcomes while advancing equitable access and opportunity for students nationwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director