Academic Advising Director jobs in Utah

Academic Partnerships assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Market the online nursing degree programs offered by Southern Utah University.

• Successfully develop and manage a territory of hospitals and community colleges to increase brand awareness and interest.

• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.

• Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and promotions to hospitals and community colleges to establish new partnerships and advance existing agreements.

• Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting and promoting efforts.

• Expand knowledge of regional and national nursing/healthcare trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

Attributes Include:

• Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self-motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with potential students and administrators and be viewed as a team player.
• Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 2 years of sales OR industry related Healthcare experience

• 2 years of hospital/healthcare sales preferred

• Higher Education experience a plus

• Successful management of a large geographic sales territory

• Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the healthcare industry

• Ability to travel within Salt Lake City and St. George.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs

• Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.

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Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO - accumulated from day one
• 11 designated holidays
• Medical - four options (including PPO and HDP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents