Education Partnership Director, K–12 Programs

Franklin University•Columbus, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Partnership Director will lead partnership development of K–12 education programs in targeted states on behalf of the university. This role is responsible for building, managing, and growing partnerships with school districts, community colleges, and other educational organizations to drive student enrollment and program adoption. The Director will leverage existing institutional resources within key geographic markets while identifying and developing new opportunities for growth. This position also oversees a team of account managers supporting regional partnership efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Currently licensed or formerly licensed K12 teacher
Administrative or Central Office experience
10+ years of experience in education
3-5+ years of experience in education partnerships, business development, or enrollment management
Demonstrated success in building and scaling partnerships / collaborations within K–12 and/or higher education environments
Experience with community colleges and their connection with K-12
Experience managing teams and driving performance across multiple regions
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to travel as needed to support partnership development

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, business, or related field preferred
Well-networked in the K-12 state system
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance tracking
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in multi-market or national roles

Responsibilities

In partnership with the College of Education, develop and execute a state strategy to expand Franklin University's education program through signing K-12 district partnerships.
Build relationships with the state’s Central Offices and Education Centers
Identify teacher and superintendent professional organizations for membership and engagement / sponsorship opportunities
In conjunction with the College of Education, aid and facilitate the expansion of teacher placement agreements through the signing of K-12 partnerships.
Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with school districts, community colleges, and educational organizations to increase enrollment
Identify programmatic and relationship connections between K-12 districts and their local community colleges
Leverage existing university resources, programs, and relationships to maximize impact in direct market areas
Participate in the College of Education Quality Assurance System Committee
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of university programs, as well as state authorization requirements, approvals, and reciprocity agreements to ensure compliance and student understanding
Supervise, mentor, and support account managers responsible for regional partnership development and enrollment growth
Set performance goals, monitor outcomes, and ensure accountability across assigned markets
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (admissions, marketing, academic departments) to align partnership strategies with institutional goals
Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities, trends, and competitive positioning
Represent the university at conferences, events, and partner meetings