Southern New Hampshire University Hiring For Manager Of Strategic Partnerships Kenzie Academy at USA, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

We are one growing team with one powerful goal — and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we’re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.

Our Workforce Is Expanding Beyond New Hampshire!

We have remote work opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

The Opportunity

The Manager of Strategic Partnerships will help lead cross-functional teams as Kenzie Academy launches new enterprise and corporate training projects with national employment partners. As we go to market and support program growth and outcomes, you’ll be a central figure in the success of our partner programs. The partnership managers will plan and oversee projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion. You will report to the Director of Strategic Partnerships.

In this Role You’ll Get To:

• Participate in strategy development for implementing new partnership programs.
• Influence and lead project teams from marketing, admissions, operations, student success, academic delivery, and placement.
• Create new processes to improve the quality and outcomes of our programs, and document these in an evolving playbook.
• Provide insights, reporting, and data to the leadership team regarding assigned programs.
• Directly support operational activities, admissions planning, admissions calls and operations, student success, student orientation, and any other necessary functions.
• Develop a detailed program plan to monitor progress
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create comprehensive project and program documentation
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Measure program performance to identify areas for improvement
• Use industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire program execution

What we’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in engagement management, project management or business operations management
• A results-oriented mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and sales presentation skills with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• An entrepreneurial and determined attitude to meet performance targets, and the confidence to work independently without daily oversight.
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Experience managing client relationships
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

Thinking about the job, but not sure you should apply? We still want to hear from you.

We recognize that not everyone enters the world of work with the same advantage, opportunity, and privilege. This is why your skills and experiences are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for!

Are Benefits Important to You?

We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:

Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day one

Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays

A Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contribution

Tuition Benefits with family offerings

Who Are We?

Kenzie Academy, a tech apprenticeship program that develops modern tech workers, reimagines higher education, combining training in the latest tech skills, real-world work experience, and mentorship from industry experts.

To ensure equal employment opportunity, Kenzie Academy shall not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran/military status, genetic information, or on any other legally prohibited basis.

Join a community of students, instructors, and staff – here to support your education, goals and dreams.

Remote work disclaimer

Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies.

Please note that a background check is required for employment.