Director of Strategic Partnerships

The Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for leading CIAT's growth across corporate, government, and workforce-aligned initiatives that expand access to career-focused education and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of previous experience in a management or leadership capacity supporting corporate strategic partnerships in higher education
• Experience with IT training/education solution sales preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience using enterprise CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce
• Strong technical understanding of IT/cyber industry certifications from CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, ISC2 or other IT, cloud and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Strong understanding of DoD 8570/8140 requirements
• Familiarity and experience with GSA requirements preferred
• Reliable transportation to attend meetings and events
• Proven track record creating and expanding corporate training solutions
• Exceptional relationship-building and executive communication skills
• Ability to execute and adapt to changes in strategic initiatives
• Highly proficient in data analysis, reporting, and Microsoft Excel skills to present forecasting models, conversion rate analysis, benchmark performance metrics, and goal setting
• A computer savvy and technical mindset willing to learn new systems that are deployed and build automated processes to streamline manual activities
• Strong presentation, public speaking, and writing skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Possess a sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals
• Takes a customer-service-oriented approach to recruiting and retaining students and collaborating with internal departments
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to support student success, achieve CIAT goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that respects the diversity of employees and students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, assertive, results-driven, high energy, and highly ethical.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize
• Possess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to others
• Ability to problem solve while maintaining compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to integrity, conduct, and professionalism

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan