University Partnership Development Associate

About the role

The University Partnership Development Associate plays a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing relationships with educational institutions to enhance the visibility of Clasp's offerings. This position involves actively engaging with schools and their programs to communicate the value of Clasp's services to students, ultimately driving enrollment and participation in Clasp's initiatives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Initiate and maintain regular communication with university administrators, program leaders, and career services personnel to foster strong partnerships.
• Engage potential partner institutions through strategic calls and email outreach, aiming to establish new channels for student recruitment with a target number of new applicants each week.
• Collaborate with partner schools to devise and execute effective strategies for promoting Clasp's opportunities to their student populations.
• Attend campus events, career fairs, and virtual informational sessions to represent Clasp and connect with students and staff.
• Secure quarterly endorsements from satisfied partner institutions to validate Clasp's impact and effectiveness.
• Identify and create innovative, in-depth collaborations with educational institutions to enhance Clasp's educational pathways and offerings.
• Maintain detailed records of all interactions with institutions and students in the CRM system, ensuring accurate tracking of engagement levels and distribution efforts.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop targeted promotional materials, such as landing pages and co-branded content, that facilitate school engagement and encourage student sign-ups.
• Provide regular updates on outreach efforts, pipeline status, and application volumes to keep the team informed of progress and challenges.

Requirements

• A proactive, resilient, and optimistic attitude towards work and challenges.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in outreach, business development, partnership management, or engagement within higher education.
• Proven proficiency in high-volume outreach techniques and structured follow-up processes, including effective phone and email communication.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and persuade diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with university administrators, program directors, and career services professionals.
• Highly organized and data-driven, with the capability to utilize CRM tools for task prioritization, result tracking, and clear reporting.
• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM software is essential.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams to create assets aimed at driving conversions and student engagement.

Nice to have

• Experience in the education sector, particularly in roles focused on partnerships or student engagement.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools that enhance outreach efforts.
• Previous involvement in organizing or participating in educational events or career fairs.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in HubSpot or comparable CRM systems for managing relationships and tracking outreach efforts.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey Clasp's value proposition.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.

Practical notes

• This position may require up to 40% travel for visits to educational institutions, meetings with administrators and students, and attendance at career fairs.
• The role includes travel to company-wide meetings, which occur three times per year.
• Benefits offered include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and commuter benefits.
• A flexible paid time off policy is available to support work-life balance.

In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in expanding Clasp's reach within the educational landscape, fostering partnerships that benefit both institutions and students. If you are passionate about education and have a knack for building relationships, we encourage you to apply.

About the company

Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent, while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.