Director of Corporate Partnership Development

Description

The Director of Corporate Partnership Development and Employer Success Manager will lead the design, growth, and execution of Westminster College’s Corporate Partnerships Program, expanding access to bachelor’s degree completion opportunities, or life long learning education for working adults while strengthening regional workforce development.

This role serves as the senior relationship manager for employer partners and is responsible for driving enrollment growth through strategic outreach, partnership development, and employer-based engagement initiatives. The Director will oversee the full partnership lifecycle—from prospecting and securing agreements to onboarding employees and sustaining long-term employer relationships. This position emphasizes deliberate, data-informed growth, strong external partnerships, and a high-touch, service-oriented enrollment experience aligned with Westminster’s academic mission and student success priorities.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

Partnership Development & External Relations

• Identify, cultivate, and secure partnerships with employers across healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, and public sector organizations
• Prospect and negotiate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that define partnership benefits, eligibility, and renewal terms
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employer partners, maintaining relationships with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development leaders
• Represent Westminster College in regional workforce development initiatives, employer meetings, and community engagements
• Enrollment Growth & Employer Engagement
• Lead enrollment generation through employer-based strategies, including on-site Admissions Days, information sessions, and virtual events
• Develop and execute a targeted outreach strategy within the defined regional market (approximately 90-mile radius)
• Build and manage a pipeline of employer partners and prospective students, leveraging CRM tools and data analytics 

Program Implementation & Student Success

• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Academic Affairs, and Marketing to ensure seamless onboarding and support for corporate partner students
• Support program delivery aligned with working adult needs, including structured course pacing and early-term success strategies
• Ensure employer-specific processes (e.g., admission workflows, transcript evaluation, onboarding) are efficient and student-centered

Marketing & Communication

• Oversee development of employer-specific marketing materials, co-branded collateral, and communications campaigns
• Collaborate with internal marketing teams to promote partnership benefits and drive awareness among employee populations

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track key metrics including partnership growth, inquiries, applications, enrollments, and student persistence
• Conduct regular partner reviews and use performance data to refine strategy and improve outcomes
• Contribute to program evaluation, expansion planning, and long-term sustainability efforts 

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; master’s degree preferred. 

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in workforce partnerships, employer relations, enrollment management, business development, or related field.

Skills:   

· Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously

· Experience using CRM systems and data to drive strategy and decision-making

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments

· High level of organization, initiative, and attention to detail

· Ability to build trust with external stakeholders and internal partners

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15 each year)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226