University Outreach Specialist (Online Healthcare Programs | NWMSU)

Risepoint•US - Missouri, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Risepoint is hiring a University Outreach Specialist to represent Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) and recruit qualified students for its online healthcare degree programs. The role focuses on expanding access to affordable, career-focused education by building relationships with local communities, healthcare organizations, community colleges, and other prospective-student audiences. The specialist develops and manages a territory, promotes program offerings, and implements outreach strategies to strengthen brand recognition, generate leads, and support enrollment growth. This is a remote position requiring at least 75% domestic travel. The specialist must reside in Missouri within a commutable distance of NWMSU and travel throughout the assigned territory, including the Kansas City Metro area, Missouri, Kansas, Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and nearby regional markets. Success is measured by leads, applications, enrollments, events, and partnerships. The role includes monthly recruiting and information sessions, conferences, meetings with hospital leaders, and regular communication with internal and external stakeholders about workforce and program trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of sales experience or experience related to the healthcare industry.
Must reside in Missouri within a commutable distance of Northwest Missouri State University.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory; the role requires at least 75% domestic travel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated while achieving monthly and quarterly KPIs.
Results-oriented approach and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area.

Nice To Haves

Basic reporting and data organization skills.
Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Experience maintaining professional relationships in a local market.
Experience with brand promotion and lead-generation activities.
Two years of hospital or healthcare sales experience.

Responsibilities

Market NWMSU online advanced degree programs to hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community colleges in Missouri.
Develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state.
Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating recruiting events and information sessions.
Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish relationships for future events.
Meet with hospital leaders throughout Missouri to establish partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions at community colleges, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
Introduce and leverage marketing campaigns and establish partnerships to expand the territory.
Use social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the university partner’s programs.
Build knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and communicate relevant information to internal and external stakeholders.
Attend relevant conferences and recruitment events to promote and share program information.
Manage the territory and acquire new accounts to gain access to live recruiting sessions.