Partnership Development Specialist

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 Pleaseapply online: https://franciscan.edu/partnership-development-specialist/ POSITION SUMMARY The PartnershipDevelopment Specialist will establish a partner development program for all graduate programs that need an established partner channel. Thisincludes working the respective sales pipelines to establish partnership agreements and help implement those agreements to drive qualifiedprospective students into the enrollment funnel for those programs. This requires working with each of the program directors to developpartner campaign strategies and lead the sales process along with the implementation efforts to drive students into the graduate enrollmentfunnel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the partner sales pipeline on a daily basis across multiple gradprograms. 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 ofpartner sales pipeline. Develop implementation strategy for each partner agreement. Coordinate with Graduate AdmissionsCounselor and Enrollment Services on potential students into the enrollment funnel. Coordinate with Program Directors andEnrollment 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 gradstudent program implementation. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations, andresponsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Mustunderstand, 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, displaysinitiative, and hard working.

Results Driven:

Sales Pipeline focused, goal oriented.

Interpersonal skills:

Effectivelyuses both formal and informal means of communication and influence.

Project Management Skills:

Effectively implement bothpipeline 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 workeffectively when working remotely. Candidates must submit an online application, a resume, list of references, and a coverletter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments and skills as well as their desire to advancethe mission of Franciscan University.

Please apply online:

https://franciscan.edu/partnership-development-specialist/ For other information and job postings, visit ourwebsite at https://www.franciscan.edu Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.