Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The Senior Manager of Corporate Education Business Development & Operations is responsible for supporting the identification, development and ongoing management of corporate academic partnerships and overall GPS Corporate Ed operations.  Primary interface to internal GPS teams and broader UMass Lowell teams to drive success of GPS Corporate Ed initiatives and a high level of satisfaction with our corporate academic partners and high-profile students / cohorts.  In addition, responsible for tracking and reporting activities associated with GPS Corporate Education operations.  Key point of contact for cross-team coordination and optimization of resources within GPS Corporate Education team.  Expectation of 75% internal UMass Lowell focus and 25% external focus.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Master’s degree and 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in corporate education & academic partnerships in higher education or related field, or bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate education & academic partnerships in higher education or related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations required
• Strong process management and data analysis skills including detail orientation, organizational skills, data interpretation and the ability to understand the big picture required
• Strong interpersonal, communications, presentation and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required
• Familiarity with Salesforce and / or other CRM desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate / collaborate across various internal and external organizations
• Ability to interface with all levels of management in corporate, academic, non-profit and public settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record

Additional Considerations:

• Must be a self-motivated and driven individual
• Ability to project a professional departmental image when interacting with others in person, or by e-mail or telephone.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have the ability to plan and organize with exceptional attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel, the majority of which will be regional in scope. Weekend and evening work will occasionally be necessary

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is an SEIU Professional Union position, Grade P19.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.      

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.