Associate Vice President/Vice President – Partnership Development
Verto Education
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- The Associate Vice President/Vice President for Partnership Development (AVPPD) provides strategic leadership and sets the vision for the development, significant growth, and execution of new university partnerships to advance the organization’s mission and ambitious growth objectives. Accountable for the strategic health, long-term sustainability, and significant expansion of mutually beneficial partnerships, this role directly drives substantial increases in enrollment, enhances brand awareness, and expands pathways for Verto participants through proactive innovation and the strategic evolution of Verto’s enrollment programs and services. As a key senior leader, the AVPPD oversees the development of data-driven partnership models designed to integrate with the complex enrollment ecosystems of top-tier institutions. This leader will champion high-impact programs, orchestrate executive-level engagement strategies, and establish scalable processes to address the nuanced needs of prospective partners to ensure full alignment with meeting the academic and co-curricular expectations of top 200 U.S. institutions. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships (EVP), the AVPPD will be a highly respected and influential higher education leader with a proven track record of exceeding ambitious goals. This leader will possess the exceptional professional acumen and credibility required to serve as a peer-level consultant and advisor to senior higher education leaders, including Chief Admission and Enrollment Officers.
- What You’ll Be Doing Partnership Development & Expansion: Identify and close new partnerships with top-tier universities by building direct relationships with senior university leaders. Position will lead the full growth strategy—from initial outreach to closing the partnership—positioning Verto as a key partner for diversifying transfer student enrollment and revenue. By aligning Verto’s programs with the specific missions of these institutions, the role will secure long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships that grow enrollment. Internal Collaboration & Influence: Cultivate collaborative relationships across the organization. Serve as the "voice of the partner" to ensure internal product development and student services meet the high expectations of top-tier university stakeholders. Communication & Advocacy: Regularly communicate high-level insights and industry trends to the EVP, Strategic Partnerships Team, and broader Executive Leadership Team. Act as a thought leader on the "future of the first year" within the broader higher education landscape. External Engagement & Brand Elevation: Engage with Chief Admission and Enrollment Officers (virtually and in person). Represent Verto at various conferences and lead high-level presentations and other engagements that move beyond tactical to strategic institutional alignment. Partner Enrollment Projections: Collaborate with the EVP, Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Revenue Operations, and Enrollment to accurately forecast student matriculation. Extensive Travel: 50% regularly; 75% during peak times. Meet regularly with prospective partners. Travel includes regular in-person visits with Top 200 institutions, international site visits, and active leadership roles in key enrollment-related organizations (e.g., NACAC, College Board, etc).
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree and 10-15+ years of leadership experience in higher education (or adjacent field)
- A track record of successfully leading complex initiatives through effective team management
- Ability to work 100% remotely; Must be based in the US, and work on a time zone 1 hour +/- those in the continental US
- Demonstrated ability in big-picture strategic thinking with strong execution skills
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
- A significant and established network across enrollment management and higher education
- Ability to navigate a fast-growing and complex organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for building and expanding mutually beneficial partnerships
- Proficiency in productivity and CRM tools, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (e.g., Asana), and customer relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Slate) to effectively manage partnerships, track progress, and analyze data
- Willingness to travel up to 50% annually, with peak periods reaching 75%
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation + Bank Holidays
- Uncapped sick time
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Fully funded Short and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K
- Opportunity to grow in a fast-moving, impact-driven organisation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic leadershipdata-driven partnership modelsenrollment forecastingteam managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsbig-picture strategic thinkingexecution skillsrelationship-building
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationinfluencethought leadershipadvocacynetworkingpassion for partnerships