Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner Partnership Director will lead national
partnership expansion to drive student enrollment and facilitate high-quality clinical placement opportunities for nursing programs. This
role is responsible for building strategic relationships with healthcare organizations, managing a structured sales process, and ensuring
partnerships align with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to support enrollment
growth, clinical capacity, and program success.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Development &
Sales Process Execution
Identify, engage, and secure partnerships with healthcare organizations, businesses and nursing
assocations using a defined sales process, including prospecting, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing. Maintain accurate and
up-to-date activity, pipeline, and partnership data within a CRM system to support forecasting and performance tracking.
Clinical Placement Strategy
Facilitate a national clinical placement strategy to ensure sufficient, high-quality
clinical sites for nurse practitioner students. Partner with healthcare organizations to expand preceptor networks, increase clinical
capacity, and align placements with program and student needs.
Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
Maintain
expertise in accreditation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., state boards of nursing, clinical hour requirements, and applicable
accrediting bodies) to ensure all partnerships and clinical placements meet compliance expectations. Support institutional readiness for
audits and program approvals related to clinical education.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with
internal stakeholders-including admissions, marketing, academic leadership, clinical coordination teams, and account managers-to align
partnership strategies with enrollment goals, program requirements, and student outcomes.
Market Engagement &
Representation
Represent the university at national conferences, associations, and industry events to build relationships,
generate partnership opportunities, and enhance brand visibility. Identify and participate in speaking and sponsorship opportunities that
support strategic growth.
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor account managers responsible for regional
partnership development, ensuring alignment to national strategy and consistent execution of the sales process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or related field
preferred - Experience as a Nurse Practitioner highly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in nursing, healthcare partnerships,
or business development - 3+ years of experience in nursing education or clinical program administration
- Demonstrated
success managing a structured sales process and partnership pipeline - Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar) for
pipeline tracking, reporting, and relationship management - Strong knowledge of clinical placement requirements, accreditation
standards, and regulatory frameworks in nursing education - Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management
skills - Ability to travel up to 50% nationally
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in
multi-market or national roles - Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
- Data-driven approach to
decision-making and performance tracking - Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a
fast-paced environment
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