Partnership Development Specialist

Job Description

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.

About the Employer

Franciscan University is a Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts and professional studies institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.