Manager, Business Development

Organization Description: Pioneer Academics is a growing global organization that offers transformative co-curricular educational programming to students from around the world. Based in the Philadelphia region, Pioneer has employees working in multiple countries in roles ranging from outreach development to instructional design. Culture in this team is prioritized and celebrated and key aspects of that culture include integrity, accountability, and the keen ability to solve AND seek problems to spark innovation. Pioneer Academics has the rare combination of being a values-prioritizing public benefit corporation that has also been named to the Inc 5000list of fastest growing companies.

Mission of the Position: The Outreach Manager will report to the Director of Outreach. The mission of the role is to develop and implement regional outreach initiatives to achieve the organization's outreach goals. Pioneer attracts the highest caliber and most intellectually ambitious high school students to apply for its institutes. The Outreach Manager will design, implement and manage activities that drive awareness and applications from the top students. These activities include presentations, events, and follow-up conversations. The Outreach Manager will develop and maintain robust relationships with students, parents, educators, counselors, and schools in the US and possibly other countries, leading to more applications and enhanced experiences among all stakeholders. The role will be responsible for analyzing the market landscape and trends to identify opportunities and threats, and adjusting outreach strategies accordingly. The Outreach Manager will prepare regular reports for senior management that highlight achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement. The Outreach Manager will work closely with other departments such as Reputation Management, Admissions, and Scholar Success to ensure a cohesive approach to outreach and key stakeholder engagement. The role requires management of events with Pioneer prospective students, parents, alumni and other stakeholders. Additionally the Outreach Manager will be responsible for providing ongoing training and development to the team to enhance their knowledge and skills. The Outreach Manager may oversee the travel & regional budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and controlling expenses. The Manager will oversee discussions and agreements with key educational stakeholders to establish and formalize partnerships for the organization. The Outreach Manager will monitor full time or contractor specialists’ performance using KPIs, offer feedback, and implement necessary improvements. They may be involved in the recruitment, training, and mentorship of other team members to help them achieve their targets and perform at a high level.

Key Criteria/Requirements: Pioneer Academics is seeking an Outreach Manager with experience in or approximate to educational outreach to high schools, educators, students, and parents, akin to business development and network expansion in the corporate sector. We encourage applications from individuals with experience of engaging students and families, and who bring an innovative mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit to the field of education.

● Bachelor’s degree from a top 100college or university highly preferred

● Student-centric mindset and passion for outstanding education experiences

● Three to seven years of business development/sales/outreach experience, with a high preference for education related outreach experience with proven success.

● Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills for working with students, faculty and educational administrators

● Highly self-motivated and directed with ability to work independently as well as coordinating and supporting a team

● Experience in developing and implementing business development strategies

● Proficiency in target setting, recruiting, training and developing new team members

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools, web-conferencing platforms, and collaboration tools.

● Demonstrates the dedication and ability to prioritize the needs of students, parents, and educators.

● Alearner’s mindset–the desire and ability to gain new knowledge and skills quickly.

● Result oriented, should have the tenacity and creativity to navigate barriers and achieve success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote