Collegiate Partnerships Associate

Position Summary

LLH Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused Collegiate Partnerships Associate to build and strengthen partnerships with colleges and conference partners across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with athletic department leaders, coaches, student organizations, alumni groups, and university administrators.
• Identify and pursue new collegiate partnership opportunities that increase awareness of LLH Healthcare.
• Serve as the primary relationship support contact for assigned collegiate partners.
• Represent LLH Healthcare at collegiate sporting events, conferences, tournaments, alumni events, and networking functions.
• Promote LLH Healthcare's brand through campus presentations, speaking engagements, sponsorships, and student outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize the use of marketing assets and create meaningful campus engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage athletic programs, sponsorships, events, and campus partnerships to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Support the development of a pipeline of prospective collegiate partners and strategic opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with partner institutions to ensure strong engagement and long-term partnership success.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Provide updates on partnership activities, relationship development, and engagement opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted ambassador for LLH Healthcare and uphold the organization's mission and values in all interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sports Management or a related field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in business development, sports management, marketing, athletics, customer success, or relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sports marketing, sponsorships, or collegiate athletics engagement.
• Experience developing partnerships, sponsorships, or community engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with collegiate athletics, campus engagement strategies, and event activation.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage outreach efforts and partnership activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
• Strong business development and partnership management capabilities.
• Professional presence with the ability to engage confidently with university leaders, athletic department personnel, coaches, and student groups.
• Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Understanding of collegiate athletics and the higher education landscape.
• Able to identify and maximize marketing, sponsorship, and brand awareness opportunities.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to travel regularly, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Passion for collegiate athletics and building meaningful professional relationships.
• Able to represent LLH Healthcare professionally in external-facing environments and serve as a trusted brand ambassador.