Interview Kickstart

Senior Manager, University Partnership

Interview Kickstart

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Identify new partnership opportunities and develop collaborative programs.
  • Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of university partnerships aligned with the IK core business
  • Responsible end to end from outreach to onboarding of universities and education institutional partners.
  • Drive partnership lock-in by closing university agreements, finalising curriculum alignment, and securing branding and credential approvals.
  • Act as the primary liaison between Interview Kickstart and partner institutions.
  • Oversee the build and launch of co-branded programs, including conversion of existing IK programs into university-backed offerings.
  • Coordinate go-to-market efforts, including enrollment launches, alumni outreach, and marketing alignment.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create program offerings and to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
  • Validate revenue impact through pilot cohorts by tracking conversion metrics, and incremental margins.
  • Lead replication and scale by expanding credential scope, launching additional specialisations, and enabling multi-university rollouts.
  • Own key checkpoints and decision milestones, including partnership go/no-go, cohort launches, and scale decisions based on ROI and performance.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to build rapport at all levels.
  • Prior experience driving partnership development or business development, particularly in educational settings.
  • Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's degree with significant experience
  • Proven track record of successful relationship management and strategic partnerships.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Benefits
  • Personalized mock interviews
  • Resume and LinkedIn branding
  • Career coaching
  • Salary negotiation guidance
  • Performance-based job referrals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship managementstrategic partnershipsproject managementindependent workrapport building
Certifications
Master's degreeBachelor's degree