Manager of Enrollment Partnerships, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Administration
About The Position
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Manager of Enrollment Partnerships to build and grow a portfolio of partnerships that drive enrollment, curricular impact, and Wheelock’s reputation as a partner of choice in education and human development. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape a growing function at BU Wheelock. The manager will identify and pursue revenue-generating partnership opportunities with school districts, corporations, nonprofits, and international institutions, and establish the infrastructure to track and scale these relationships over time. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Executive Affairs, the manager will bring both relationship-building skill and business development acumen. They will work closely with colleagues across enrollment, marketing, community engagement, and academic program leadership to drive enrollment growth and programmatic engagement.
Requirements
- Relationship-building skill
- Business development acumen
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for identifying and cultivating enrollment partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners, including B2B partnerships and international education initiatives, from initial outreach through signed agreement
- Proactively identify new partnership opportunities aligned with Wheelock’s strategic priorities, using targeted outreach and market/sector knowledge to engage prospective partners
- Evaluate the viability and impact of new and existing enrollment partnership opportunities using clear, consistent criteria
- Craft compelling value propositions and business cases that clearly articulate the benefit of partnering with BU Wheelock to prospective partners and internal stakeholders
- Develop and refine partnership models that advance recruitment and curricular goals for both BU Wheelock and partner organizations
- Work with the enrollment team to develop recruitment strategies that leverage existing and prospective partnerships
- Serve as the primary point of contact for new enrollment partnership opportunities, cultivating relationships and engaging relevant colleagues as appropriate
- Develop and review partnership terms and agreements with appropriate College and university stakeholders
- Ensure all partnerships have a designated relationship manager and maintain ongoing communication and support with those colleagues
- Establish regular and consistent communication protocols and touchpoints between BU Wheelock and its enrollment partners
- Regularly assess partnership health, satisfaction, and growth opportunities
- Coordinate with the Marketing & Communications team to highlight partnership activities and impact
- Design systems and processes to track, nurture, and evaluate enrollment partnerships using appropriate tools and platforms (e.g., database, CRM, or other solutions)
- Revise, clarify, and standardize Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and maintain records of all agreements
Benefits
- Access to the University’s comprehensive benefits plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
