Strategic Partnerships Specialist
Who are we?
Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Our mission is to empower our learners with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights so that they may find fulfilling and meaningful careers.
What's the Position?
The Strategic Partnerships Specialist reports to the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations and employers to grow Robertson College’s prospective student pipeline. Strategic Partnerships Specialist plays a critical role in enhancing revenue performance for the company by integrating other areas into the sales department.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Relationship Building
Establish and nurture partnerships with community organizations, high schools, community based organizations, newcomer based agencies, and other groups.
Assist with organizing and representing Robertson College at local events, job fairs, and cultural festivals to raise brand visibility and access new student audiences.
At times, this person will be the primary representative of Robertson, positioning the college as an approachable and valuable educational option for community members.
Support the creation of localized content by connecting with key community stakeholders.
Connect with local employers to identify workforce development and training needs.
Facilitate opportunities for micro course programs and corporate training in coordination with internal teams.
Assist the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and VP of Growth in building employer pipelines that drive both student enrollment and contract revenue.
Alumni Engagement
Build and sustain strong relationships with Robertson alumni.
Leverage alumni networks to support student referrals, mentoring programs, content development, and market insights.
Actively engage alumni in outreach activities and community events.
Contribute to consistent alumni feature(s) that are purposefully aligned with student success stories.
Collaboration & Sales Enablement
Supply Student Advisors with high-quality, community-sourced leads.
Keep CRM systems up to date with outreach activities and contact information.
Share on-the-ground insights and community feedback with recruitment and marketing teams to inform strategy.
Reporting & Data Management
Track outreach efforts, referral-based lead generation, and partnership impact.
Provide regular updates to the Manager of Strategic Partnerships on the performance and ROI of community-driven initiatives.
What are we looking for?
An entrepreneurial mindset, who enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Proven experience, (minimum 3 years) in relationship/partnership or business development. A bonus if you have a sales and/or marketing background.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across departments. You are comfortable with presentations and are a natural conversationalist.
Proficiency in CRM software (preferable SaleForce) and sales technology tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data-driven insights to improve sales performance.
Commitment to excellence and a results-oriented approach
Must be willing to attend events and potentially travel to other campuses
Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyways! Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement.
WHY WORK WITH US
Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We embrace our team's differences and know that diversity in our team is the strength that drives our success. We want you to feel welcomed, energized, challenged, and engaged while having fun. Come and grow with us! If you are someone who loves the highs and lows of doing meaningful work with like-minded team members, we’d like to hear from you! If you would like to request reasonable accommodations for the interview process, please let us know.
Having a deep understanding of the demands of the modern workforce is integral to what we offer our learners. That is why internally, we place such value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work We have a compressed work week, with what we call #MeTime, each week to invest in themselves and their professional development. We also seek out diversity in our team. We #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays. Our team is intentionally talent-dense - our strength lies in the differences in backgrounds and expertise that we each bring to the table.
As a company we are committed to uplifting indigenous voices, respecting traditional lands, raising awareness and working in collaboration with Indigenous partners in the spirit of reconciliation.
We acknowledge that our campus located in Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of Anishinaabe [AH - NISH - AH - NAH – BAY], Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene (DEN-EH) peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation located on Treaty 3.
In Alberta, We acknowledge Robertson College is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai (Gay-aynah), Piikani (Pe-gun-ee)), the Tsuut’ina (soot-tin-a), the Iyarhe (E-a-hey) Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
In Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, traveling route and home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut’ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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