Partnership Coordinator

Divine Mercy University • Sterling, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Divine Mercy University is currently seeking an energetic Partnership Coordinator based at our Sterling VA Campus (Remote applicants may be considered). A Partnership Coordinator initiates new partnerships and maintains existing relationships to help reach strategic goals of Divine Mercy University. A Partnership Coordinator identifies, cultivates, and manages strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with dioceses, schools, and external organizations to increase enrollment, expand market reach, and increase brand awareness. They lead the full partnership lifecycle—from researching, finding and negotiating to onboarding and long-term relationship management that drives measurable enrollment outcomes.

Requirements

• Generally 2–6+ years in sales, business development, account management, or partnership roles.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify partner’s needs and align University value to those needs.
• Proficient in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and interpreting performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Military service is desirable but not required.
• Relationship building and identification of aligned partners.
• Networking and persuasion for creating win-win agreements.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive and self-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential partners that align with DMU goals and mission.
• Developing and executing partnership strategies with clear outreach plans and value propositions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing partners through effective communication and proactive management.
• Monitoring partnership enrollment performance against established goals and metrics to assess partnership success, ROI and to make data driven optimization assistance to the partnership.
• Representing Divine Mercy University at events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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