Driven, empowering, transformative. Academic Partnerships creates collaborative, student centered partnerships with the universities we serve. At AP, we drive change through innovation in online education using the strengths, experience, and culture of our people. As a leader in online program management, we are focused on supporting scalable online program success for our university partners and the students they serve, their local communities, school systems, business, and the local labor market. Our OneAP, culture is built on the foundation of our mission - to increase access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education.
Academic Partnerships is hiring an Associate Executive Director to join our Field Marketing team. The Associate Executive Director will represent Northwest Missouri State University (NWMO) and recruit qualified nurses into online degree programs throughout the state. We are looking for an experienced sales or healthcare professional, who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced degree programs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Market the online nursing degree programs offered by Northwest Missouri State University.
- Successfully develop and manage a territory of hospitals and community colleges to increase brand awareness and interest in Missouri.
- Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
- Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and promotions to
- hospitals and community colleges to establish new partnerships and advance existing agreements.
- Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting and promoting efforts.
- Expand knowledge of regional and national nursing/healthcare trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Attributes Include:
- Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self‐motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
- Ability to build strong relationships with potential students and administrators and be viewed as a team player
- Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2 years of sales OR industry related Healthcare experience
- 2 years of hospital/healthcare sales preferred
- Higher Education experience a plus
- Successful management of a large geographic sales territory
- Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the education industry
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs
- Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:
- PTO – accumulated from day one
- 11 designated holidays
- Medical** – four options (including PPO and HDP)
- Dental**
- Vision**
- Life* & Disability*
- FSA & HSA**
- Retirement plan with company match
- Maternity* / Paternity* / Parental Leave*
- Volunteer Time Off
Supplemental Benefits:
- Wellness program
- Alternative medicine options
- Pet discounts
Personal and Professional Development:
- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
**Company Contribution
Most benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire.
Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.