Date: May 15, 2026
Position Available: Partnership Development Specialist
Position Reports to:
Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Online Growth
Department: Academic Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; must be able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Please
apply online: https://franciscan.edu/partnership-development-specialist/
POSITION SUMMARY
The Partnership
Development Specialist will establish a partner development program for all graduate programs that need an established partner channel. This
includes working the respective sales pipelines to establish partnership agreements and help implement those agreements to drive qualified
prospective students into the enrollment funnel for those programs. This requires working with each of the program directors to develop
partner campaign strategies and lead the sales process along with the implementation efforts to drive students into the graduate enrollment
funnel.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the partner sales pipeline on a daily basis across multiple grad
programs. - Make daily calls, emails to contacts for building out the partner network and moving deals through the sales funnel.
- Coordinate/consult with program directors on progress and next action steps where needed.
- Regular presentation/review of
partner sales pipeline. - Develop implementation strategy for each partner agreement.
- Coordinate with Graduate Admissions
Counselor and Enrollment Services on potential students into the enrollment funnel. - Coordinate with Program Directors and
Enrollment Marketing on marketing strategy for partner development and implementation. - Help negotiate partnership agreements.
- Assist in graduate program webinars and events.
- Travel to events and conferences to promote partner development and grad
student program implementation.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations, and
responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University’s needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Must
understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales pipeline management concepts
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies
- Self-starter/Self-motivated: Able to operate independently, displays
initiative, and hard working. - Results Driven: Sales Pipeline focused, goal oriented.
- Interpersonal skills: Effectively
uses both formal and informal means of communication and influence. - Project Management Skills: Effectively implement both
pipeline management and partnership agreements.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Master’s Degree is desired.
- Sales experience is desired.
- Customer service experience is desired.
Workplace Factors
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
- Must be able to work
effectively when working remotely.
Candidates must submit an online application, a resume, list of references, and a cover
letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments and skills as well as their desire to advance
the mission of Franciscan University.
Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/partnership-development-specialist/
For other information and job postings, visit our
website at https://www.franciscan.edu
Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
