WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Job Description:
Reporting to the SVP the Vice President is part of the WorldStrides Higher Education team. The Vice President will help lead the strategic growth, innovation and delivery of educational components by WorldStrides to our university partners. This position will work cross-functionally to develop high-impact educational offerings, foster deep relationships with business schools, and ensure operational excellence in educational delivery. This role blends strategic vision, business development, and academic expertise to expand our market presence and deliver exceptional educational experiences.
People Management: This position manages/supervises people
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Management
- Lead the development and execution of a growth strategy for graduate business faculty-led programs, aligned with market trends and partner needs.
- Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and innovations to expand program offerings and drive revenue growth.
- Analyze market intelligence and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
Global Experiences/Education
- Design and enhance graduate business programs that meet the evolving needs of business schools and their students
- Collaborate with faculty leaders to co-create innovative program models, integrating experiential learning and global business themes
- Ensure academic rigor, learning outcomes, and alignment with institutional standards
- Oversee the successful global experiences component of all faculty-led programs, ensuring high-quality student experiences and faculty satisfaction
- Monitor program performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Client & Partner Relations
- Serve as the senior relationship manager for new graduate business school partners
- Work closely with deans, program directors, and faculty to understand their goals and deliver tailored program solutions
- Represent WorldStrides at conferences, industry events, and partner meetings to build brand recognition
Team Leadership
- Hire and train new team members while developing tenured team members through WorldStrides' Professional Journey program
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
- Establish and track KPI’s, ensuring the team delivers exceptional programs and academic content and meets business objectives
- Foster a high-performance culture, emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Process Improvement & Reporting
• Establish best practices, processes, and tools to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Regularly report on department performance, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction to senior leadership
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration or relevant field Required
- 10+ years of experience in higher education services, executive education, or graduate program development Required
- 6+ years minimum of progressive leadership and management experience Required
- Proven track record of business development and strategic growth in the higher education sector
- Strong understanding of graduate business education, faculty needs, and student expectations
- Demonstrated expertise knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) tools and data analytics
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent relationship management and presentation skills
- Ability to obtain/maintain a valid US Passport and travel both domestic and internationally as needed
- Experience managing both hybrid and remote teams
- WorldStrides follows a hybrid work schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in office) unless residing outside a 50 mile radius of any WorldStrides office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred, MBA required.
Work Perks:
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HSA with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
- 11 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & up to 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- $1,000 towards professional certifications annually
- Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
- Team Member Discount Program
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.
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What We Do
WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together! Community Guidelines We are happy to address questions you may have, but in order to foster a vibrant and useful online community, we’ve outlined a few guidelines to be followed when posting on the WorldStrides and affiliated brands' social channels . Any comments that are in violation of the guidelines will be removed, and repeat offenders may be blocked. Comments will be removed if they contain: • Profane, inappropriate, threatening or offensive language; • Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights; • Purposefully untrue or misleading statements; • Comments that are meant to derail or hijack constructive conversations; • Personal information of community members or WorldStrides employees; • Posts that link to potentially harmful sites.
