Director of Partnerships and Strategic Growth

About the Opportunity

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through nine colleges and schools, up to the doctorate. Our campuses in Arlington, VA, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, London, Toronto, and Vancouver are platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a relevant field required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in business development, partnership management, or healthcare administration.
• Direct healthcare or health sciences experience preferred; familiarity with the South Florida healthcare landscape is a significant asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred, reflecting Miami’s market and community demographics.
• Superior skills in corporate outreach, business development, and relationship management, with a demonstrated track record of converting prospects into active, sustained partnerships.
• Mission-driven, with a passion for broadening participation in health sciences, workforce pipelines, and healthcare innovation.
• Ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives from concept through completion; excellent management, organizational, and communication skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and self-direction, with a proven track record of collaborative success in matrixed environments.
• Organizational tact and diplomacy; ability to build trusted relationships with external partners, health system leaders, community stakeholders, and internal academic administrators including Deans, Associate Deans, and Program Directors.
• Experience tracking partnership activity and reporting outcomes against defined goals and metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an organizational ambassador, representing campus and Corridor strategic interests with credibility and professionalism.
• Commitment to belonging, equity, and broadening access to health sciences education.
• Flexibility for regional travel and availability for occasional extended-hour events

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Community Engagement:
• Engage with healthcare leaders, providers, and Northeastern alumni to raise awareness of Northeastern’s and Bouvé’s mission, centers of expertise in education and workforce development, and capabilities in scientific and clinical research.
• Cultivate relationships with community-focused organizations, non-profits, and civic institutions to create mutually beneficial partnerships that advance local health equity and workforce initiatives.
• Represent the Miami Campus in regional health and innovation forums, conferences, and professional networks.
• Work with Northeastern college and network representatives to advance community-based collaborations across the global university network.
• Industry Relationship Growth:
• Develop and manage an active portfolio of health sector partnerships in consultation with Bouvé College, Miami Campus leadership, and university stakeholders.
• Identify, cultivate, and convert new companies and organizations to active partnerships with the Miami Campus annually, with measurable goals tied to enrollment pipeline, experiential learning placements, and program visibility.
• Attend and present at healthcare industry conferences, health and life science events, health innovation summits, and relevant community forums.
• Operationalize partner engagement through high-value events, meetings, and programming aligned with partner business objectives.
• Report regularly to Campus leadership on pipeline status, conversion strategies, and active partnership performance.
• Relationship, Research & Operational Management:
• Maintain a current and comprehensive inventory of all existing partnerships and relationships.
• Fully utilize university-wide platforms (CRM and reporting tools) to track all partnership engagement and inform future relationship development strategy.
• Provide periodic internal and external reports and updates to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing to increase regional and Bouvé College visibility, promote academic programs, and enhance institutional reputation in the South Florida market.
• Remain current on trends and emerging needs in healthcare and health sciences to position the Miami Campus as a leader in addressing industry needs.
• Work internally with academic programs, clinical placement offices, co-op operations, and enrollment teams to identify and expand student experiential learning opportunities and support enrollment pipeline goals.
• Partner with the philanthropy development team to steward corporate and foundation relationships.
• Partner with all campus, college, and recruitment stakeholders to organize and execute thought-leadership events and partnership programming that drive brand recognition and enrollment.

Comments

This position is based on the Northeastern Miami Campus and reports to the Managing Director of the Southeast Network Corridor. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with the South Florida health ecosystem, strong bilingual capabilities, and the entrepreneurial orientation to thrive in a growing, dynamic campus environment.

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Expected Hiring Range: $102,480.00 - $125,000 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.