Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $78,496.00 - $85,000.00
About National University: National University is dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable for adult learners. We are committed to innovation, diversity, and the success of our students. Join us in our mission to transform lives through education.
Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team in the Bay Area. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships with organizations such as community colleges, corporations, public safety agencies, and healthcare providers. Your efforts will expand access to National University's programs and services, aligning with our mission to provide life-changing educational opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership Development: Identify and establish new partnerships to promote National University's educational offerings.
Account Management: Manage and nurture relationships with existing partners, ensuring their needs are met and exploring opportunities for growth.
Market Expansion: Research and engage potential markets within your territory to drive enrollment and program awareness.
Outreach Initiatives: Lead outreach efforts, including cold calling, networking, and attending industry events to build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align partnership strategies with organizational objectives and ensure seamless implementation.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably within the education sector.
Skills: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in CRM software.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Location: Must reside in the Bay Area, California, and be willing to travel regionally as needed.
What We Offer:
Salary: Up to $85,000 annually.
Financial Benefits: 403(b) Employer Match (up to 7%) after 1 year of service, internet and phone stipend for remote employees, and student debt solutions for employees and their families.
Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, remote and hybrid work opportunities, generous mileage reimbursement, and a company credit card for business expenses.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, and mental health benefits (up to 8 free counseling sessions).
Professional Development: Tuition waivers for you and your dependents, access to LinkedIn Learning, and National University's library resources.
If you are passionate about building strategic partnerships and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply. Join us at National University and help transform lives through education.
Apply Now to become a part of our dedicated team!
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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people cometogether to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.
