Director of University Partnerships at HyperionDev

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As the Director of University Partnerships at HyperionDev, you will lead in shaping and managing our strategic relationships with universities and tertiary institutions globally. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll oversee a distributed team focused on expanding our impact in the higher education sector, aligning our university collaborations with broader organisational goals.
• Your primary role will involve crafting and executing the strategic direction for partnerships, ensuring seamless project management from initiation to implementation. You will focus on maintaining and developing existing relationships while steering projects that align with our mission to enhance education access through technology-driven solutions.
• As a key leader, you’ll also work closely with the senior management team to ensure that partnership strategies are cohesive, scalable, and reflective of HyperionDev’s long-term objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for university partnerships that align with our mission and business goals.
• Oversee the execution of partnership projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality outcomes, and alignment with the organisation’s growth strategy.
• Manage a distributed team of professionals, providing guidance and support to meet both individual and collective goals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external university stakeholders, ensuring efficient project workflows and communication.
• Establish a framework for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the success of partnership initiatives, ensuring that projects remain aligned with organisational KPIs.
• Work with senior management to continually refine partnership strategies in response to market trends and institutional needs.
• Act as a key advisor to the executive team, providing insights into partnership opportunities and strategies for growth.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• At least 3 years of experience leading a team of business development professionals tasked with partnering with universities to launch educational offerings in a fee-for-service or OPM model
• At least 5 years of experience as a business development professional specifically working to pitch or account manage partnerships with universities to launch educational offerings
• Extremely strong business acumen
• Highly skilled at strategic analysis, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Undergraduate degree in business, management, law or a relevant field

Preferred:

• Experience leading the launch of career acceleration-type partnerships with universities in the US and abroad
• Prior experience in a high-growth, tech-focused environment
• Prior experience in education or education technology