Manager of Strategic Alliances

Non-profit private, Christian Liberal Arts University

MAJOR PURPOSE

The Manager of Strategic Alliances works in cooperation with the Director of Enrollment of Jessup University, San Jose [JSJ],

• to increase general awareness of JSJ especially among JSJ’s targeted constituencies;
• to develop, manage and advance initiatives that establish strategic alliances. S/he is responsible
• to implement strategies that bring prospective students to JSJ, e.g.,
• to contact and engage potential partners--e.g., business corporations, Community colleges, churches, local government programs, non-profit community organizations—that will through “pipelines” deliver students to JSJ’s Admissions Advisors.

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engagement of alliances, partners and pipelines. Discover, help negotiate, and establish strategic educational alliances/partnerships between the University and the local organizations. The alliance and subsequent pipelines should channel students from the partners/alliances to JSJ.

Function as a liaise with the local organizations (Businesses, Churches, Community organizations, and Colleges) to maintain and further develop the partnership-- relationships.

Develop simple, sustainable, and attractive models of educational partnerships with Bay Area organizations.

• Direct Recruiting. Work with the Director of Enrollment to assist in producing prospective and ultimately registered students through recruiting efforts.
• Market Assessment, Strategic Planning, & Outreach. Make market connections, research the markets, make assessments--what are the markets “saying”-- and make recommendations to the Director of Enrollment and AD. Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of target markets in Bay Area. Outreach through alliances and direct recruiting.
• Assumption: Perform any and all duties assigned by the Academic Director with the Director of Enrollment of JSJ.

EDUCATIONAL and REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• A Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college(s)-preferably a Master’s Degree or above.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with and within local community, agencies and/or nonprofits or government, and/or businesses
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting college students or comparable sales or business experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• A passion for Christian service in higher education and a resultant strong, demonstrable work ethic.
• Commitment to work in a Christian liberal arts institution, specifically WJU.
• Ability to communicate and relate tactically and effectively to local agencies, corporations, businesses and educational institutions
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Understand the culture of high tech of the Silicon Valley and the South Bay in general.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with prospective students, students, staff, faculty and administration
• Experience planning and implementing special events and activities with the Director of Enrollment (and appointed team).
• Demonstrate analytical, problem solving and detail skills
• Demonstrate imaginative, creative thinking toward innovative strategies for community relationships and products
• Technical Literacy including the University administrative database, Microsoft Office Suite, marketing / direct mailing software, social media and other appropriate forms.
• Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures and effectively communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population.
• Good judgment, discretion, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.