University Outreach Specialist

About the role

Risepoint is an education technology company that supports and partners with over 100 universities and colleges, focusing on developing high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in areas like nursing, teaching, business, and public service. The company aims to increase access to affordable education for working adults.

Responsibilities

• Market online advanced degree programs offered by Ohio University to hospitals, businesses, and community colleges in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states.
• Develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the states and assigned territory.
• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
• Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.
• Meet with hospital and other business leaders throughout Ohio and surrounding states to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions within their locations.
• Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the university partner's program offerings.
• Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales, field sales, outside sales experience, or business/healthcare industry related experience.
• Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area.
• Operational Excellence: highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth, preferably in the business or healthcare industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Location Requirements: Must live in Ohio, preferably in the Eastern or Southeastern part of the state for travel to PA and WV. Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• This is a remote role that requires extensive travel (minimum of 80%) across key counties in Ohio, including traveling to neighboring states such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Indiana.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in outside/field sales within the business, healthcare, or higher education industries is preferred.
• Basic reporting and data organization skills.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Experience with brand promotion and lead generation activities.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a large geographic area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals.
• Challenging and rewarding career opportunities in higher education.
• Competitive compensation package.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is remote and requires at least 80% domestic travel.