Position Summary
Candidate must reside in the Bay Area, CA.
Are you ready to make a significant impact by building strategic partnerships that open doors to life-changing education? National University is seeking a Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Outreach to join our dynamic team in the Bay Area. If you’re passionate about fostering meaningful connections and thrive in a mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you’ll focus on cultivating partnerships with diverse organizations, including community colleges, major corporations (e.g., Amazon, Southwest Airlines), public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and more. You’ll work to expand access to National University’s programs and services, contributing to our mission of making higher education accessible and affordable.
What You’ll Do:
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Manage and grow existing partnerships while developing new strategic relationships.
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Identify, engage, and open new accounts within your territory.
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Lead outreach efforts, including cold calling and networking, to establish connections.
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Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership strategies with organizational goals.
What You’ll Bring:
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Preferred Qualifications:
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B2B or B2C experience.
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Sales background with a focus on territory or account management.
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Proven partnership management experience.
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Higher education experience is a plus.
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What You’ll Get:
While the salary for this position is capped at $85,000 annually, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and perks that demonstrate our commitment to your well-being:
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Financial Perks:
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403(b) Employer Match (up to 7%) after 1 year of service.
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Internet and phone stipend for remote employees.
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Student debt solutions for employees and their families.
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Flexibility and Work-Life Balance:
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Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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Remote and hybrid work opportunities.
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Generous mileage reimbursement and a company credit card for business expenses.
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Health and Wellness:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
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Employer-paid life insurance and mental health benefits (up to 8 free counseling sessions).
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Personal Development:
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Tuition waivers for you and your dependents.
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Access to LinkedIn Learning and National University’s library resources.
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Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a difference. Let’s transform lives together!
Apply now and become part of National University’s mission.
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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $78,496.00 - $85,000.00
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.
What We Do
At National University, we believe it’s not just about the degrees our students earn, but the degree to which they use them.
Since 1971, we have supported working professionals who want to be a powerful force for positive change. That’s why we make education accessible to adults who live and work in the real world. It’s why we were the first to develop a flexible, one-class-per-month format. It’s why we offer more than 120 graduate and undergraduate degree programs. And it’s why we will continue to innovate and leave a mark on people who will one day leave their mark on the world.
We embrace diversity. Because it brings a new perspective to every industry. Our classes and faculty are made up of an eclectic mix of people who reflect our different communities and have the influence to shape where we’re headed.
We do all this because we care. About our students. Our staff. Our supporters and our community. We are a private, nonprofit institution that does not answer to shareholders. We invest our money back into making improvements so that the people who come here can do the same.
We know our legacy does not end when our students graduate. It begins
