Relationship Development Representative

American Institute•West Hartford, CT

11d•$62,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Relationship Development Representative plays a crucial role in American Institute by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and driving enrollment growth. This position is dedicated to expanding our reach within the community, enhancing our visibility, and securing resources that support our educational programs. The Relationship Development Representative will lead enrollment activities for potential students and conduct enrollment interviews, ensuring that prospective students are well-informed and aligned with our institution’s values and goals.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in business development, career services, employment services, or related role, preferably in an allied health setting.
Skills – communication/interpersonal skills, relationship building/rapport, and time management.
Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follow all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Nice To Haves

Any advanced degree or equivalent experience and/or strong or advanced proficiency in any of the above required skills/experience.
3+ years’ experience in sales, staffing, or business-to-business (B2B) sales.
Experience in employment staffing, career services, out-placement services and/or business development.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Other skills or abilities – leadership, professional sales, business development, customer service, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

Identify and Cultivate Partnerships: Seek out and establish relationships with healthcare organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to create opportunities for collaboration and support.
Drive Enrollment Growth: Develop and implement strategies to attract prospective students, including outreach initiatives, marketing campaigns, and community engagement activities.
Conduct Enrollment Interviews: Meet with prospective students to discuss their goals, provide information about our programs, and assess their fit with our institution.
Foster Community Relationships: Engage with local communities to enhance the school's visibility and reputation, and to build a network of supporters and advocates.
Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with admissions, marketing, and academic teams to align efforts and ensure a cohesive approach to student recruitment and partnership development.
Track and Report Progress: Maintain records of outreach activities, partnerships, and enrollment metrics, and provide regular reports to leadership on progress and outcomes.
Represent the School: Attend events, conferences, and meetings to represent the school and promote its mission and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection