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Adtalem Global Education is hiring a Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Institution Relations. The role involves managing daily operations of key partnerships, overseeing corporate foundation grant activities, and leading employee engagement programs to support the organization's mission. The manager coordinates with internal teams and external partners to ensure program success and strategic initiative execution.

Highlights

Manage daily operations of signature partnerships with consistent communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
Oversee corporate foundation grant-making, including funding decisions and due diligence.
Lead employee giving and volunteerism programs to engage staff in community involvement.
Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners, coordinating activities.
Ensure partnership agreements meet objectives with quality standards and impact measurement.
Requires 5+ years experience in partnership management, foundation relations, or nonprofit development.
Proficiency in grant-making, philanthropic programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
Strong project management skills handling multiple partnerships and programs simultaneously.
Expected salary range is $72,000 to $128,000, with benefits including health insurance, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, and flexible time off.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills essential.

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About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity at a Glance
Adtalem Global Education seeks a dedicated and relationship-focused leader to serve as the Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Foundation Relations. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Impact, this leader will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of signature partnerships, leading corporate foundation relations and driving employee giving and volunteerism programs that advance Adtalem's mission of empowering students to achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to our global community. This role requires a partnership management expert who can build and maintain strong relationships, ensure program delivery excellence, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, work effectively with external partners and internal teams, and support the execution of strategic initiatives through effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of signature partnerships, ensuring consistent communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
Oversee corporate foundation grant-making activities, managing funding decisions and due diligence processes.
Lead employee giving and volunteerism programs that engage staff in community involvement.
Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners, coordinating program activities.
Ensure partnership agreements deliver on objectives while maintaining quality standards and impact measurement.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in partnership management, foundation relations, or nonprofit development with demonstrated success in relationship building and program coordination.
Experience managing external partnerships and stakeholder relationships, with proven ability to coordinate collaborative initiatives and deliver results.
Experience with grant-making, philanthropic programs, or employee engagement initiatives in corporate or nonprofit environments.
Strong project management and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple partnerships and programs simultaneously.

Skills

Strong understanding of partnership development and management principles, with proven ability to build and foster strategic relationships
Demonstrated expertise in foundation relations and grant-making processes, including due diligence and funding evaluation, with ability to navigate corporate and foundation funding landscapes
Proven ability to design and manage employee engagement programs, including giving campaigns and volunteerism initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate between internal teams and external partners while managing multiple relationships and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction
Strong analytical capabilities with experience in partnership performance evaluation and impact assessment, combined with excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder audiences.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $128,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Job Description

Manage day-to-day operations of signature partnerships, ensuring consistent communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
Oversee corporate foundation grant-making activities, managing funding decisions and due diligence processes.
Lead employee giving and volunteerism programs that engage staff in community involvement.
Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners, coordinating program activities.
Ensure partnership agreements deliver on objectives while maintaining quality standards and impact measurement.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in partnership management, foundation relations, or nonprofit development with demonstrated success in relationship building and program coordination.
Experience managing external partnerships and stakeholder relationships, with proven ability to coordinate collaborative initiatives and deliver results.
Experience with grant-making, philanthropic programs, or employee engagement initiatives in corporate or nonprofit environments.
Strong project management and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple partnerships and programs simultaneously.

Skills

Strong understanding of partnership development and management principles, with proven ability to build and foster strategic relationships
Demonstrated expertise in foundation relations and grant-making processes, including due diligence and funding evaluation, with ability to navigate corporate and foundation funding landscapes
Proven ability to design and manage employee engagement programs, including giving campaigns and volunteerism initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate between internal teams and external partners while managing multiple relationships and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction
Strong analytical capabilities with experience in partnership performance evaluation and impact assessment, combined with excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder audiences.

Additional Information

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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