Director, Business Development, Academic and Healthcare Partnerships

We’re seeking a driven, relationship-oriented professional to lead the expansion of institutional and healthcare partnerships that drive enrollment in our nursing and health sciences programs.

Requirements

• Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy with community colleges, universities, and healthcare systems to create defined educational pathways and articulation agreements.
• Negotiate and formalize MOUs that align with institutional enrollment goals, academic priorities, and long-term growth targets.
• Partner closely with Admissions and Marketing to ensure partnership-generated leads are effectively nurtured, tracked, and converted through the enrollment funnel.
• Build relationships with healthcare employers to promote degree-completion and advanced nursing pathways for their employees.
• Implement a structured pipeline management process, tracking each partnership’s stage, engagement level, and outcomes using CRM or partnership management tools.
• Monitor and report performance data—including partner activity, MOU progress, student referrals, and enrollment results—to inform ongoing strategy and resource allocation.
• Represent the university at conferences, partner meetings, and regional workforce events across California and emerging out-of-state markets.
• Stay informed on industry trends in nursing education, workforce development, and transfer articulation.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance