General Statement of Duties:

We are recruiting an experienced business development leader who is passionate about the Cristo Rey mission. The Work Study Director of Business Development works in conjunction with the President and Director of Corporate Work Study to set goals and develop plans for business and revenue growth as it pertains to the procurement of new student jobs and job funding. This includes stewarding client relationships to cultivate new clients to achieve full and meaningful employment for all students, as well as ensuring the retention and growth of existing partners. The Work Study Director for Business Development will work within their own network to increase CRSM visibility and lead potential, with the School’s Board of Directors and Jobs Committee to prospect and follow through on new job leads, with existing Business Partners in the CWSP, and with the School’s Development Team to grow the number of students in paying jobs and ensure long-term CWSP partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of partners.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethical behavior which creates trust among the school’s stakeholders.
• Results driven approach and strong problem solver with a demonstrable history of successful business development/B2B Sales.
• 3 or more years of proven success with lead generation and securing corporate sales, fundraising or sponsorship.
• Ability to engage with Board Members and senior Business Partners to achieve sales goals.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including evidence of enhancing program growth and innovation.
• A bachelor’s degree

Salary: Commensurate with experience. $65,000 annually with generous bonus package that could increase income in excess of $150,000.

Benefits:

Full-time, salary position, eligible for all benefits including:

• Group medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Long term disability and group term life insurance are fully paid for by the school.
• 401(k) matches up to 4% of salary.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.

Working Conditions: Full-time, exempt position with night and/or weekend meetings and events as necessary.

How to Apply: If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission of CRSM and our CWSP, then we invite you to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter to our Director of Corporate Work Study, Brian Weinberg, at brianweinberg@cristoreystmartin.org – with “Director of CWSP Business Development” in the subject line.

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Waukegan, IL 60085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person