Partnerships Specialist

About the Client

The organization operates in the tutoring, test preparation, and college admission services sector. It addresses the challenge of helping college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through a broad network of teachers and tutors, online resources, and published educational materials. Its online tutoring brand is one of the largest in the U.S., providing millions of one-to-one sessions annually.

About the Opportunity

The Partnerships Specialist role focuses on supporting the growth and success of school and community partnerships. This position builds and maintains strong relationships with schools, students, parents, and educational stakeholders to drive awareness, participation, and enrollment in the organization’s programs. The role contributes by enhancing partnership experiences and supporting retention and growth within established partner communities.

This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for partner schools and organizations, providing client service and promoting the organization’s brand
• Develop relationships with school counselors, administrators, faculty, parents, and families to support partnership growth and event participation
• Assist with onboarding new partnerships and coordinating related programming and support
• Support prospective students and families through follow-up and outreach
• Coordinate and conduct partnership activities including presentations and community engagement
• Represent the organization at school and community events
• Deliver presentations to students, parents, and educational stakeholders both virtually and in person
• Maximize engagement opportunities within partner schools and communities
• Track activities accurately using internal systems
• Collaborate with Enrollment, Operations, and other teams to ensure smooth student experiences
• Support logistics and coordination for on-campus programs and initiatives
• Provide feedback from partner interactions to improve engagement strategies
• Monitor educational trends and competitive activity in assigned markets
• Analyze partnership and event data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support strategy development to strengthen brand visibility in target schools and communities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum one year of experience in sales, customer relationship management, partnership development, or client-facing roles
• Strong skills in relationship-building, communication, and presentations
• Enthusiastic, confident, and collaborative, able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable presenting to large groups virtually and in person
• Self-motivated with a drive to meet and exceed goals
• Highly organized with ability to manage time independently in a remote setting
• Strong accountability and ownership
• Willingness to travel within assigned region and work remotely using tools like Microsoft Teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business software
• Preferred experience in education, test preparation, academic support, admissions, or school partnerships
• Preferred candidates located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida
• Familiarity with local geography and target schools is a plus

Pay

US Pay Range $45,000—$52,000 USD