Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships (Full-time)

The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships.

The Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships is a hands-on, externally focused role responsible for developing, managing, and expanding the college’s Corporate Partners Program. This program provides significant tuition discounts—50% for partner employees and 25% for their family members—offering accessible pathways to higher education at The College of Westchester.

This position requires a do-er: someone who can generate leads, cultivate relationships, deliver presentations, support employee-students, and oversee all partnership activity. As the program grows, the role may evolve into a broader leadership position, but the immediate focus is building and managing the pipeline and ensuring a seamless experience for partner companies and their employees.

The Assistant Director will represent The College in a manner that will effectively support the pursuit of The College’s strategic enrollment and student/graduate outcomes objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3 - 5+ years in business development, employer outreach, B2B sales, or higher ed recruitment.
• Strong presentation skills and comfort engaging with HR leaders, managers, executives as well as prospective students.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter who thrives in a small, flexible, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently, spend significant time in the field, and meet goals.
• Knowledge of strategic marketing and admissions recruiting is a plus.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identify and Acquire New Partners

Proactively research and target prospective corporate partners across diverse industries. Initiate outreach and present the value of our Corporate Partners Program—highlighting the up to 50% employee tuition discount (up to 25% for family). Negotiate partnerships to formalize tuition discount benefits and other collaboration opportunities. This role places a strong emphasis on active field outreach and direct relationship-building.

2. Cultivate and Nurture Relationships

Develop strong, long-term relationships with each corporate partner, serving as their primary liaison to the college. Conduct regular check-ins with partner contacts to understand their workforce education needs and ensure satisfaction with the partnership. Provide hands-on account management and consistently reinforce the value of the program.

3. Program Promotion & Employee Engagement

Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions to promote the program to partner organizations and their employees. Plan and deliver informational webinars, on-site presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized marketing materials. Actively encourage employee participation - this role requires direct, visible engagement in the field. Collect inquiries, make appointments and guide potential students directly to an admissions appointment.

4. Generate and Manage the Corporate Partnership Pipeline

Build and maintain your own pipeline of prospective partners, from initial outreach to enrolled students. Track progress, follow up consistently, and manage partnerships at all stages of the funnel. Use CRM to maintain detailed records of touchpoints, inquiries, and potential opportunities. Drive toward quarterly partnership and enrollment goals with a strategic yet hands-on approach.

5. Provide Hands-On Enrollment Support Throughout the Enrollment Journey.

Coordinate with Admissions and Financial Aid to streamline employment verification, discount application, and tuition reimbursement integration. Act as a concierge for busy working adults, removing barriers and ensuring a smooth experience. Maintain communication with employee-students to support persistence and satisfaction.

6. Facilitate Employer Engagement with Career Services

Partner with Office of Career Services to connect corporate partners with student/graduate talent. Encourage involvement in career fairs, internship postings, hiring pipelines, and classroom engagement. Strengthen partnerships by supporting employer needs while expanding opportunities for students. Identify opportunities for internships, pipeline hiring, apprenticeships, or guest speakers.

7. Monitor, Measure, and Report Results

Prepare regular reports on partnership health and performance. Track growth in number of partnerships, partner meetings, employee inquiries, enrollments, retention, and overall engagement. Use data to assess which outreach strategies are most effective and adjust accordingly. Communicate insights to senior leadership to support decision-making and program growth.

GENERAL - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborative team member with a commitment to open cross departmental cooperation and communication; a commitment to the College’s mission and vision, a sense of service to the College’s diverse student population and all internal and external constituencies.
• Uphold and model the CW Way philosophy in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires local and regional travel to employer sites. Do you have reliable transportation and the ability to travel as needed for partner outreach and engagement?

• Do you have at least 3 years of experience in business development, corporate outreach, or B2B relationship management? If yes, briefly describe your experience.
• This role requires significant independent work and regular off-site visits to employer partners. Are you comfortable managing your own schedule and spending a portion of your time in the field?
• Have you delivered presentations, webinars, or information sessions to groups such as HR leaders, managers, or prospective students? If yes, briefly describe the audiences and formats.)

• Do you have experience using a CRM or similar system to manage leads, track outreach, and maintain detailed relationship records? If yes, name the platforms you’ve used.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person