Associate Executive Director - Gwynedd Mercy University

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 Gwynedd Mercy University.

* Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

* Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.

* Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships with schools/school districts 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 required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or K-12 industry-related experience.

* Preferred: 2 years of experience in teaching, school administration, or K-12 sales.

* Prior work experience in B2B, B2C, or business development is a plus.

* Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania.

* Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.

* Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the education industry.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.

* Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.

* This remote role requires extensive travel (up to 75%) across key counties in Pennsylvania, focusing on active territory management in partnership with Gwynedd Mercy University.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.