Academic Partnerships
Associate Executive Director - Arkansas State University (Field Marketing)
Academic Partnerships, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007,
Risepoint's
mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:Market online advanced degree programs offered by Arkansas State University to teachers and school districts in Arkansas.Successfully 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 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.Reaches out to school districts covering the Arkansas and Tennessee territories.Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.Meet with school district leaders throughout Arkansas to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions within their district/schools.Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.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.Attributes Include:Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self-motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.Ability to build strong relationships with potential students and administrators and be viewed as a team player.Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.What You'll Need for Success:You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:Bachelor's degree required2 years of sales OR education industry related experiencePrior teaching or school administrator experience a plusHigher Education experience a plusSuccessful management of a large geographic sales territoryTrack record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the education industryMust reside in the state of Arkansas.Ability to travel within the assigned territory.Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIsProficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.This is a remote position that requires 75% travel and you must live within a commutable distance to Arkansas State University, subject to COVID-19 conditions. Risepoint is a safety-first company and encourages all employees to follow CDC guidelines.#LI-AD1Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown12 designated holidays + 1 floating holidayMedical - four optionsDentalVisionLife & Disability
(company paid)Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings AccountRetirement plan with company matchMaternity / Paternity / Parental Leave
(company paid)Volunteer Time OffSupplemental Benefits:Wellness programAlternative medicine optionsPet discountsAccident, Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnityPersonal and Professional Development:Continuous Professional and Leadership Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement for employees
and
their dependentsRewards & Recognition programsRisepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Risepoint's
mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:Market online advanced degree programs offered by Arkansas State University to teachers and school districts in Arkansas.Successfully 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 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.Reaches out to school districts covering the Arkansas and Tennessee territories.Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.Meet with school district leaders throughout Arkansas to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions within their district/schools.Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.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.Attributes Include:Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self-motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.Ability to build strong relationships with potential students and administrators and be viewed as a team player.Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.What You'll Need for Success:You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:Bachelor's degree required2 years of sales OR education industry related experiencePrior teaching or school administrator experience a plusHigher Education experience a plusSuccessful management of a large geographic sales territoryTrack record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the education industryMust reside in the state of Arkansas.Ability to travel within the assigned territory.Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIsProficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.This is a remote position that requires 75% travel and you must live within a commutable distance to Arkansas State University, subject to COVID-19 conditions. Risepoint is a safety-first company and encourages all employees to follow CDC guidelines.#LI-AD1Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown12 designated holidays + 1 floating holidayMedical - four optionsDentalVisionLife & Disability
(company paid)Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings AccountRetirement plan with company matchMaternity / Paternity / Parental Leave
(company paid)Volunteer Time OffSupplemental Benefits:Wellness programAlternative medicine optionsPet discountsAccident, Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnityPersonal and Professional Development:Continuous Professional and Leadership Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement for employees
and
their dependentsRewards & Recognition programsRisepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.