Indiana Wesleyan University
Partnership Executive- Business, Technology, & Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Job Title:
Partnership Executive- Business, Technology, & Leadership Reporting Relationship:
Director of Enrollment Pipelines Unit:
National & Global Department:
SEP Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships Campus Location:
Online/Remote (Prefer a candidate that lives within the Indianapolis, IN metro area.) Summary of Position:
The position represents N&G’s programs and initiatives to external organizations and individuals with the aim of developing business enrollment pipelines. The position is assigned to the business vertical with the expectation of extensive travel, in-person engagement, partnership development, and enrollment-related responsibilities. Further, the position coordinates partnership development activities with academic leaders, with the intent to align academic programs and initiatives with enrollment pipelines. Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Relationships
Identifies and nurtures strategic relationships with organizations and influencers in the business space Facilitates strategic conversations between these external entities and university leadership to identify, develop, and launch partnerships to support enrollment, student success, and other important university aims
Market Awareness
In concert with the current priorities, identifies prospective partners, alumni, and friends of the university within the assigned region to build a strategic approach to partnerships Strategically engages in awareness events (e.g., Chamber of Commerce meetings, conferences, industry focused associations, etc.) Identifies and executes lead generation events, experiences, and other efforts to support market awareness
Partnership Development
Creates and executes direct university-to-organization contact and development strategies to engage prospective partners, nurture key relationships, present IWU-N&G offerings, and guide the prospective partner through the partnership development funnel, and increase enrollment Ensures the administration of legal agreement for new partners, utilizing existing templates Executes these strategies with the goal to meet performance targets, including the number of partnerships and students enrolled in degrees
Onboarding & Engagement
Supports onboarding of a new partner Provides ongoing communication with partners to ensure engagement, optimize the relationship, and ensure long-term enrollment success
Recruitment Strategies
Develops a custom recruitment strategy that will effectively communicate to an organization’s associates IWU programs and deliverables Carries out recruitment activities with partner organizations by working with internal influencers and decision makers
Presentations & Events
Creates customized presentations and recruitment materials for influencers, decision makers, and prospective students Plans and conducts onsite and virtual presentations and information meetings Registers for, attends, and maintains exhibit space at education, benefit, career, transfer, and other fairs and conferences, as applicable Serves as an IWU representative to organizations and events as requested from time to time
Internal Partners
Build strong relationships with enrollment leaders, counselors, and support staff to promote enrollment aims Collaborates with academic leaders to design and execute outreach strategies
Data Management
Maintains records on recruitment and account activity through the N&G CRM Tracks lead and contact data to support reporting, trend analysis, and relationship management Develops and tracks weekly, monthly, and annual benchmarks supporting development goals Maintains an accurate accounting of all partners in the various tracking systems
Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education
Bachelor's degree required Master's degree is preferred Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in business, sales, college recruitment, and/or public relations Required Skills
Excellent organization ability, superior interpersonal skills, detail oriented, and the ability to multi-task Enjoys working with diverse audiences, and values multicultural awareness Relates well to working professionals Self-initiating, self-managed, intrinsically motivated, innovative, creative, and persevering Ability to arrange and conduct meetings and presentations with influencers and prospective students. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to articulate his/her Christian faith Excellent driving record Working experience in Office 365 and Salesforce Superior communication skills (spoken, written, group, and individual) Work primarily remotely 50% - 75% Travel required. Possible evening, weekend, and overnight travel required IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Advertised:
06 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
09 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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Job Title:
Partnership Executive- Business, Technology, & Leadership Reporting Relationship:
Director of Enrollment Pipelines Unit:
National & Global Department:
SEP Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships Campus Location:
Online/Remote (Prefer a candidate that lives within the Indianapolis, IN metro area.) Summary of Position:
The position represents N&G’s programs and initiatives to external organizations and individuals with the aim of developing business enrollment pipelines. The position is assigned to the business vertical with the expectation of extensive travel, in-person engagement, partnership development, and enrollment-related responsibilities. Further, the position coordinates partnership development activities with academic leaders, with the intent to align academic programs and initiatives with enrollment pipelines. Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Relationships
Identifies and nurtures strategic relationships with organizations and influencers in the business space Facilitates strategic conversations between these external entities and university leadership to identify, develop, and launch partnerships to support enrollment, student success, and other important university aims
Market Awareness
In concert with the current priorities, identifies prospective partners, alumni, and friends of the university within the assigned region to build a strategic approach to partnerships Strategically engages in awareness events (e.g., Chamber of Commerce meetings, conferences, industry focused associations, etc.) Identifies and executes lead generation events, experiences, and other efforts to support market awareness
Partnership Development
Creates and executes direct university-to-organization contact and development strategies to engage prospective partners, nurture key relationships, present IWU-N&G offerings, and guide the prospective partner through the partnership development funnel, and increase enrollment Ensures the administration of legal agreement for new partners, utilizing existing templates Executes these strategies with the goal to meet performance targets, including the number of partnerships and students enrolled in degrees
Onboarding & Engagement
Supports onboarding of a new partner Provides ongoing communication with partners to ensure engagement, optimize the relationship, and ensure long-term enrollment success
Recruitment Strategies
Develops a custom recruitment strategy that will effectively communicate to an organization’s associates IWU programs and deliverables Carries out recruitment activities with partner organizations by working with internal influencers and decision makers
Presentations & Events
Creates customized presentations and recruitment materials for influencers, decision makers, and prospective students Plans and conducts onsite and virtual presentations and information meetings Registers for, attends, and maintains exhibit space at education, benefit, career, transfer, and other fairs and conferences, as applicable Serves as an IWU representative to organizations and events as requested from time to time
Internal Partners
Build strong relationships with enrollment leaders, counselors, and support staff to promote enrollment aims Collaborates with academic leaders to design and execute outreach strategies
Data Management
Maintains records on recruitment and account activity through the N&G CRM Tracks lead and contact data to support reporting, trend analysis, and relationship management Develops and tracks weekly, monthly, and annual benchmarks supporting development goals Maintains an accurate accounting of all partners in the various tracking systems
Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education
Bachelor's degree required Master's degree is preferred Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in business, sales, college recruitment, and/or public relations Required Skills
Excellent organization ability, superior interpersonal skills, detail oriented, and the ability to multi-task Enjoys working with diverse audiences, and values multicultural awareness Relates well to working professionals Self-initiating, self-managed, intrinsically motivated, innovative, creative, and persevering Ability to arrange and conduct meetings and presentations with influencers and prospective students. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to articulate his/her Christian faith Excellent driving record Working experience in Office 365 and Salesforce Superior communication skills (spoken, written, group, and individual) Work primarily remotely 50% - 75% Travel required. Possible evening, weekend, and overnight travel required IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Advertised:
06 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
09 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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