Senior Partnership Manager, Higher Education

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Partnership Manager, Higher Education based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale strategic partnerships with leading higher education institutions across the country. You will own the growth, health, and long-term success of an established university partner network. The position combines relationship management, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with academic leaders, faculty, and internal teams to expand access to high-quality technical education. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys building scalable partnership strategies in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will help transform successful programs into repeatable models that create meaningful student outcomes. You will play a key role in advancing workforce development and expanding pathways into technology careers.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Partnership Manager will be responsible for strengthening institutional relationships, increasing program adoption, and developing scalable partnership strategies that drive long-term impact. The role requires a balance of strategic account management, stakeholder engagement, operational coordination, and data analysis.

Develop and execute expansion strategies for existing higher education partners, increasing adoption across departments, courses, and programs.

Build strong relationships with faculty, department leaders, administrators, and other campus stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.

Own partner retention and engagement by monitoring account health, identifying risks, and proactively addressing challenges.

Create and improve partnership playbooks, processes, and frameworks to support consistent growth across the partner portfolio.

Use data and performance insights to evaluate partnership success, identify opportunities, and guide investment decisions.

Collaborate closely with internal teams including product, marketing, and program delivery functions to ensure successful partner outcomes.

Advocate for program value by communicating curriculum quality, student impact, and career outcomes to academic audiences.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship builder with experience managing complex partnerships and a strong understanding of higher education environments. They should be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, analyzing data, and driving measurable growth.

5+ years of experience in account management, customer success, partnerships, strategic sales, or related roles.

Strong understanding of higher education ecosystems, including institutional structures, decision-making processes, and campus dynamics.

Ability to engage effectively with technical audiences, including computer science faculty and academic leaders.

Experience translating complex data into actionable insights and compelling narratives.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience coordinating across multiple teams.

Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to use technology to improve productivity and decision-making.

Commitment to expanding access to education and creating pathways for economic mobility.

Preferred: Experience working directly with faculty, STEM departments, curriculum committees, or academic credit approval processes.

Preferred: Background in computer science, software engineering, or another technical discipline.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of $130,000–$150,000 USD, based on experience and skills.

Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contribution for employees and dependents.

Healthcare reimbursement support, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

401(k) retirement plan, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and identity theft protection.

Generous paid time off, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and annual company closure at year-end.

Professional development support, including an annual learning stipend.

Home office setup assistance.

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Additional perks including wellness programs, legal services, insurance discounts, and employee savings programs.

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