Director of Business Development & Partnerships

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About Campus

Campus https://campus.edu/ is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait.

At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4289374-1&h=905796532&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4174213-1%26h%3D410953500%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fastcompany.com%252F91036638%252Fcampus-most-innovative-companies-2024%26a%3DMost%2BInnovative%2BCompanies%2Bof%2B2024&a=Most+Innovative+Companies+of+2024.

We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.

The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us!

About the Role

Campus is hiring a Director of Business Development & Partnerships to source, sign, and help launch partnerships that bring prospective students to Campus.

We’re looking for someone to build Campus’s business development function, identifying opportunities that fit our programs and business model while building on existing relationships. We’re looking for someone who can build on that foundation by turning existing organizational relationships into opportunities while developing an outbound pipeline of their own.

You will focus on workforce and employment platforms, community organizations, education organizations, and other partners with access to prospective Campus students. Employers are also part of the opportunity, particularly where existing relationships provide a path to the right decision-makers.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role. You will personally source opportunities, build relationships, structure proposals, negotiate agreements, and close deals. You will remain the relationship owner through launch, working closely with Marketing and Business Operations, which will lead much of the launch execution.

The initial mandate is to prove a repeatable, commercially sound approach. Success creates the opportunity to grow the function and build a team.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Source and qualify opportunities. Build a pi

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and balancing relationship development with consistent follow-through.

• An established network in higher education, edtech, workforce, or employment platforms is a strong plus.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Success means signing partners that launch and deliver measurable enrollment value. In the first year, you will establish a qualified pipeline, turn promising opportunities into active partnerships, and demonstrate a positive return on the investment in the function.
• We will evaluate results through signed and launched partnerships, the strength of the pipeline, and the enrollment contribution and economics of the partnerships you build.

What you’ll get

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($165k - $190k) + equity grant
• Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Fertility benefits via Carrot
• Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
• In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)
• Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
• Travel will be required for partner meetings, events, and business development opportunities. The frequency will depend on demonstrated business needs, and candidates should be comfortable adapting as the partnership portfolio develops.
• Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where we’re located: Tribeca, NY

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.