Higher Ed Program Development Associate

The role

You will find and develop new partnerships with education abroad offices, mainly by generating new accounts through calls, emails, virtual meetings, conferences and on-campus visits. You will also manage programs from first concept to execution with partners.

What you will do

• Proactively generate new business opportunities and meet or exceed annual sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with education abroad professionals.
• Guide partners through program development from initial concept to successful execution.
• Apply consultative selling from first contact through program development and closure.
• Keep accurate records of leads, opportunities and partner communications in the CRM.
• Work with operations, academic support and risk management to ensure smooth program execution.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in inside sales and recruitment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage concurrent projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, Zoom and CRM platforms.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Hands-on project management experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness and disability insurance.
• FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• 25 PTO days in the first year (prorated), 11 paid company holidays, 1 paid volunteer day and 4 mental health days.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 annually for certifications.
• Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
• Encouraged participation in Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations.
• Paid parental, caregiver and disability leave.
• Team Member Discount Program.

Before you apply

• Only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States are considered.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
• Individuals on temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.

About the company

WorldStrides is a global leader in educational travel and experiential learning, founded in 1967. It offers programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad and sports.