Job Description
Who are we looking for?
We are currently looking for a new Director of University Partnerships to join CEG Digital, part of the larger Cambridge Education Group.
The role is on a full-time, permanent basis and it can be based in our Cambridge or Newcastle office (United Kingdom). We can consider applicants that wish to be Homebased in the United Kingdom, however, they would need to be in close proximity to at least one University partner.
The Director of University Partnerships manages the partnership with several CEG Digital partner universities as the key account manager. Comfortable with engagement at Vice Chancellor and senior leadership level, they provide first-rate service to partner universities as the executive-level relationship manager and primary point of contact. They continuously demonstrate CEG Digital’s value to partners through thoughtful strategy and planning, management, oversight of operational matters and expansion of the online portfolio through new programme acquisition.
Working with senior managers internally across the breadth of CEG Digital, they retain overall responsibility for the success of each partnership from new programme roll-outs to student recruitment and retention, providing both advocacy and representation internally on behalf of their partner universities. With a constant eye on innovation and market trends, the Director of University Partnerships works at the forefront of digital teaching/learning and delivery to ensure the maximum success of their partnerships.
This is an exciting time for CEG - Digital, and we’re expanding at a rapid rate, therefore we are agile in our processes to reflect that. We will shortlist and carry out interviews as we receive applications and we may close the advert early if we find the right person for the role. Please also note that the start date is to be confirmed based on the needs of the business and we will of course keep you updated on progress throughout. We look forward to receiving your application, and potentially welcoming you to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner Management
- Develop and maintain strong, executive-level relationships with partner universities
- Harness and bring to bear all CEG Digital’s functional delivery areas including academic development, marketing, recruitment, and retention to deliver a successful partnership
- Manage multiple partnerships to a high level, developing a thorough understanding of each partner’s needs, values, and strategic goals
Strategy And Planning
- Develop key strategic priorities for each partner university, which include, among others, removal of barriers to scale and acquisition of new programmes, leading them to closure on a pre-defined timeline
Operational Management & Oversight
- With a strong focus on student experience, engagement, retention and progression, work with the Director of Academic Delivery and the Director of Student Retention to resolve day-to-day operational and process improvement matters at partner universities
Key Person Specification:
Education
- A postgraduate degree, or equivalent experience in role
Experience And Skills
- Experience working with staff at a senior executive level, ideally within a University setting.
- Extensive knowledge of how HE sector operates and experience in senior management roles
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify key issues, analyse their implications and develop and implement innovative business solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, bringing them to completion on budget and to timescale.
- Ability to manage multiple partnerships/accounts to a high level without compromising on quality or responsiveness
What does Cambridge Education Group do?
We offer a wide range of options across our portfolio of global centres, each with its own unique features and qualities, enabling us to meet our students' demands as required.
Whether students choose to study at one of our centres with ONCAMPUS or Castel or complete an online programme through CEG Digital or iheed, Cambridge Education Group promises to help students Achieve More with expert tutors, innovative high-quality content, premium facilities, and the personal service our students deserve. Our students are central to everything that we do.
Why you will love working here?
Working in our CEG Digital team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team who have a shared focus of collaborating and improve the lives of learners around the world. You will have the best of both worlds, the opportunity to grow personally whilst helping students develop. The post-holder will work closely with team members at our partner institutions, including academic teams.
Join a respected, global education organisation that provides a friendly and supportive work environment to its diverse range of colleagues. Cambridge Education Group’s flexible and fast-paced experts help learners around the world to Achieve More.
What does CEG Digital do?
Working closely with our partner universities, CEG Digital helps create, market and deliver part-time online and blended University programmes to students around the world. We use cutting-edge technology, sector-leading pedagogy, and first-class student support to provide an outstanding educational experience. CEG Digital is part of Cambridge Education Group a global company with its headquarters in Cambridge, UK.
Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance cover
- Competitive salary
- Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)
- Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme from Tusker
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice Technology Purchasing Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as dedicated
- Mental Health & Wellness Champions
- Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital
- Partner Universities (25% off)
- Social committee – who organise social events across the Company
Pension – Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.
Holiday – Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus 8 UK bank Holidays.
