Director of Strategic Partnerships (Education)

Location: Remote within the United States; candidates in the Northeastern US are preferred. The role requires up to approximately 30% travel.

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 per year, plus potential incentive, commission, or annual bonus pay.

Company

Digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions provider developing personalized learning tools and Curriculum-Informed AI technology for educators and students.

What you will do

• Manage relationships with existing strategic partners, resolve issues, maintain communication, and ensure delivery against partnership commitments.
• Lead strategies to expand or deepen partnerships with national organizations, educational institutions, and technology companies.
• Conduct partner reviews and identify new value streams and opportunities for partnership growth.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Corporate Development, and other stakeholders to execute partnership initiatives.
• Define and track KPIs, deliverables, and ROI, providing regular portfolio reporting and insights to executive leadership.
• Support senior executives with partner strategy, optimization, and strategic planning decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field, with at least 10 years of business development or relationship management experience, preferably in education.
• Understanding of the current K–12 education landscape and a demonstrated record of building and growing successful partnerships.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate strategy effectiveness and support decision-making, plus experience with CRM systems.
• Must be located in the United States and able to travel up to 30%; a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly work environment with work-from-home opportunities and support for work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, 16 paid holidays, floating holidays, and a winter shutdown.
• Maternity, fertility, family-building, and paid bonding leave benefits.
• Mental health resources, life and disability insurance, and pre-tax savings plans.
• Professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid volunteer time off.