Manager of Strategic Alliances

Non-profit private, Christian Liberal Arts University

MAJOR PURPOSE:

The Manager of Strategic Alliances works in cooperation with the Director of Enrollment of Jessup University, San Jose [JSJ], 

• to increase general awareness of JSJ especially among JSJ’s targeted constituencies;

• to develop, manage and advance initiatives that establish strategic alliances. S/he is responsible

• to implement strategies that bring prospective students to JSJ, e.g., 

• to contact and engage potential partners--e.g., business corporations, Community colleges, churches, local government programs, non-profit community organizations—that will through “pipelines” deliver students to JSJ’s Admissions Advisors.

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engagement of alliances, partners and pipelines. Discover, help negotiate, and establish strategic educational alliances/partnerships between the University and the local organizations. The alliance and subsequent pipelines should channel students from the partners/alliances to JSJ. 

Function as a liaise with the local organizations (Businesses, Churches, Community organizations, and Colleges) to maintain and further develop the partnership-- relationships. 

Develop simple, sustainable, and attractive models of educational partnerships with Bay Area organizations.

2. Direct Recruiting. Work with the Director of Enrollment to assist in producing prospective and ultimately registered students through recruiting efforts. 

3. Market Assessment, Strategic Planning, & Outreach. Make market connections, research the markets, make assessments--what are the markets “saying”-- and make recommendations to the Director of Enrollment and AD. Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of target markets in Bay Area. Outreach through alliances and direct recruiting.  

4. Assumption: Perform any and all duties assigned by the Academic Director with the Director of Enrollment of JSJ.

EDUCATIONAL and REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

● A Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college(s)-preferably a Master’s Degree or above. 

● Minimum of 5 years of experience working with and within local community, agencies and/or nonprofits or government, and/or businesses

● At least 2 years of experience recruiting college students or comparable sales or business experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• A passion for Christian service in higher education and a resultant strong, demonstrable work ethic.

● Commitment to work in a Christian liberal arts institution, specifically WJU.

● Ability to communicate and relate tactically and effectively to local agencies, corporations, businesses and educational institutions

● Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

● Understand the culture of high tech of the Silicon Valley and the South Bay in general. 

● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with prospective students, students, staff, faculty and administration

● Experience planning and implementing special events and activities with the Director of Enrollment (and appointed team).

● Demonstrate analytical, problem solving and detail skills

● Demonstrate imaginative, creative thinking toward innovative strategies for community relationships and products

● Technical Literacy including the University administrative database, Microsoft Office Suite, marketing / direct mailing software, social media and other appropriate forms.

● Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures and effectively communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population.

● Good judgment, discretion, and leadership abilities.

● Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.