University Relations Manager (remote opportunity)

at World Learning/The School for International Traini in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Work Environment

• A home office in an approved location in the United States

Salary and compensation:

Base salary: $58,500 - $62,500 (a location-based pay differential may be provided based on employees base of designation).

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information of three references by June 30, 2025 to ensure consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will stay open until the position is filled.

Job Summary

School for International Training seeks a University Relations Manager ("URM") to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing strategic partnerships with U.S. colleges, universities, and mission-driven organizations within a designated region to drive enrollment in SIT's study abroad and graduate programs.

This role is ideal for a strategic, target-driven thinker, who is relationship oriented and collaborative. You bring a thoughtful, data-informed approach to identifying growth opportunities and building strong institutional connections. Working closely with colleagues across SIT and University Relations leadership, you will develop plans that advance enrollment goals and expand SIT's institutional impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify strategic opportunities within your assigned region and develop regional account plans in partnership with the Associate Director to support institutional growth and enrollment goals.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring SIT programs reflect and support the priorities and values of each institution.
• Consistently meet and exceed enrollment targets while fostering a collaborative, values-based approach to growth and partnership development.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of SIT's diverse program portfolio, including study abroad, internships, custom, International Honors Program, and graduate programs.
• Partner with study abroad and global education offices to deliver support, tailored advising tools, and relevant outreach strategies to engage students.
• Collaborate with study abroad offices to enhance student awareness and participation in SIT programs and plan and participate in campus-based events-such as study abroad fairs, info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and alumni programming.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies focused on reaching students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds, in collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Contribute to team success by sharing market insights, emerging trends, and innovative strategies, while maintaining regular communication with SIT colleagues to stay informed on new programs, policies, and developments in global education.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in education or Master's degree and two years of related experience,
• 2+ years of experience in relationship building, business development, consultative sales capacity
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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