Online & Graduate Program Manager, Employer & Corporate Relations

Reinhardt University is currently accepting applications for an Online & Graduate Program Manager, Employer and Corporate Relations for the Admissions Department.   

Position Summary

The Online & Graduate Program Manager, Employer and Corporate Relations serves as a crucial member of the Admissions team and reports directly to the AVP, Enrollment Management & Marketing.  This role is responsible for cultivating and sustaining educational pathway partnerships with local, state, and regional employers and organizations with the goal of increasing brand awareness, educational opportunities for employees, strategic alignment of workforce needs to become a knowledge provider in assigned territory. As an external representative of the University, this role provides research on targeted employers, organizations, and opportunities to expand the Reinhardt reach and attend strategically focused conferences, recruitment events, college fairs, virtual/in person partnership meetings to increase partnerships and interest in online and graduate programs. The person in this role must have discipline and ability to work well in a variety of settings, including virtual and team centered environments.  Due to the nature of the work, weekend and evening hours are required beyond normal work hours.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Delivery of sustainable educational partnerships and business/organizational relationships within identified industries to increase interest in online and graduate programs.
• Ensure consistent engagement with potential and established partners while marketing programs for lead generation to support new student enrollment goals.
• Manage recruiting territory alongside leadership, program coordinators for alignment of online and graduate program goals and recruitment strategies.
• Report on work and progress, including, for example, recruitment data, partnership and program development progress, and related quantitative and qualitative data as requested.
• Maintain a current and active working knowledge of recruitment markets and industry standards to connect with organizational leaders and help define return on educational investments.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Perform other functions associated with the day-to-day operations of Admissions and the University as assigned by supervisor.
• Day to day reporting is to the Executive Director of Admissions; additional responsibilities and tasks include those for the Vice President, Enrollment Management & Marketing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful Associate Director for Admissions – Online and Graduate Programs will:

• Lead by example.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintain and promote a professional image for self and of staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact in a customer-friendly manner.
• Approach strategic direction for recruitment and territory management with creative and innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and presentational skills.
• Openly and directly communicate suggestions, ideas, thoughts and needs with supervisor and others.
• Prioritize work assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be flexible with time and ability to work alone, virtually, and collaboratively with a team.
• Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Work comfortably in an environment that will involve nights and weekends.
• Adapt to shifting environments and competing priorities.
• Learn and be open to creativity, innovation and new/different ways of working.
• Recommend ideas for continuous improvement of office systems, processes, policies, and office management.
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of needed admissions processes, policies, software and technologies.
• Demonstrate proficiency with database management, Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of database management will be required in this position, including knowledge and experience with SalesForce and other related CRM as identified.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of work in adult and continuing higher education, with responsibilities for recruitment, outreach, and effective engagement practices.
• A graduate degree in education, higher education leadership, management or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving practices:  travel expenses for approved business-related travel are provided but must have reliable means of transportation.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements of the Job 

This position is located within a general office environment on the university campus.  Responsibilities will include travel to locations/venues outside of the university related to the requirements of the position.  External locations may include and are not limited to business and organizations, inside/outside venues, chambers of commerce, schools, police departments, local government offices and other types of venues.  The employee must have the ability to walk between buildings on campus or to represent the institution, lift to thirty pounds, and be able to work sitting down or driving for long periods of time.

Reinhardt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/V/H/V). 

Reinhardt University is an equal opportunity institution. The University respects the essential dignity of all individuals and is committed to providing equal access to and support for education and employment opportunities. Reinhardt does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, age, culture, national origin, socioeconomic status, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, religious belief, physical (dis)ability, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All people involved in the operations of the University are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination. Direct inquiries regarding the equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy to: Director of Human Resources, Reinhardt University, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183, 770-720-9146.

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