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:
The Sr. Director of Campus Partnerships is a leading member of the Campus Partnerships team within WorldStrides Higher Ed and the leader of a geographic regional team, specifically focused on the TEAN and ISA divisions' U.S. partners. A team lead provides strategic guidance and leadership to one's team of Regional Directors and Campus Partnerships more broadly. This leadership includes fostering success across the team and setting strategies for targeted growth and high-quality support to our partners and their students. This includes the development and implementation of partner solutions and business development within one's portfolio and as a leader to one's team.
Responsibilities:
- This position manages/supervises people
- Develop a comprehensive awareness and understanding of U.S. partner universities, including the needs, pain points, and priorities of the students, staff and faculty with regard to education abroad
- Grow enrollments and revenue within your territory, annually
- The ability to acquire new university partners
- Provide education and training opportunities to education abroad staff and campus stakeholders, including frontline advisors (peer, graduate, and professional staff).
- Research, register, prepare for, and participate in student engagement and support activities, such as fairs and other recruitment activities, pre-departure orientations, and re-entry support
- Manage a team of regional/sr. regional directors
- Create a strategy each semester to grow enrollments and revenue at your team's university partners
- Strong focus on B2B projects and initiatives such as cohort programming and First-Year Abroad programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
- 7-9 years years of management experience
- 10+ years of international education and/or sales experience
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales or growth goals
- Strong understanding of higher education, including trends, challenges and opportunities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, virtually and in-person
- Strategic thinking with a results-oriented, growth mindset and passion for driving impact
- High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
- A general curiosity and desire to learn about international travel and cultures
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.
- 12 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & accrue up to 25 PTO days to start – up to 28 over 3 years, 1 mental health day per quarter, and 5 bereavement days.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually or $1,000 towards professional certification 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.
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!
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