University Outreach Specialist (Online Healthcare Programs | SUU)

About the role

Risepoint is a leading education technology company that supports over 100 universities and colleges, focusing on developing high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in areas like nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Our mission is to enhance educational access, particularly for working adults, to meet employer and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Market online advanced degree programs offered by Southern Utah University (SUU) to hospitals, broader healthcare facilities, and community colleges in Utah.
• Develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state.
• 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 leaders throughout Utah to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions across community colleges, hospitals, and broader healthcare facilities.
• 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.
• Attend all relevant conferences and recruitment events to promote and share program information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or healthcare industry related experience.
• Operational Excellence: highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
• Results-oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
• Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Utah and live within a commutable distance of Southern Utah University (SUU).
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, requiring extensive travel (minimum of 75%) across key counties in Utah, including travel to neighboring states such as Colorado, Arizona, and Idaho.

Skills

• Basic reporting and data organization skills.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Experience maintaining professional relationships in a local market.
• Experience with brand promotion and lead generation activities.

Benefits

• Equal-opportunity employer.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

• This is a remote role with extensive travel requirements.