Director of Academic Partnerships

The Director of Academic Partnerships at Beyond Academy is responsible for expanding and managing institutional partnerships across the U.S. and other markets, focusing on international education and experiential learning. The role involves strategic business development, partnership management, and eventually leading a team.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, engage, and nurture relationships with decision-makers in global education offices, experiential learning departments, and career centers.
• Respond to proposal requests and initiate partnership recruitment campaigns, providing tailored solutions.
• Leverage technology and CRM tools for lead nurturing and engagement.
• Represent Beyond Academy at major conferences and industry events, managing all aspects of presence.
• Build thought leadership through presentations, publications, and content creation.
• Lead targeted outreach to prospective partners, including universities and global learning organizations.
• Conduct discovery meetings to assess institutional needs and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for key institutional partners, overseeing program implementation and issue resolution.
• Ensure partner satisfaction and engagement, proactively addressing feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. higher education administration focused on outbound study abroad, experiential learning, or global programs.
• Available for occasional travel within the U.S. and internationally.
• Currently residing in the US or in close proximity.
• Ability to draft partnership proposals, marketing collateral, and advisory materials.