Strategic Partnerships - Educational Institutions

Strategic Partnerships Manager Educational Institutions

higher education, industry, and student success

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Management
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with decision-makers at engineering, MBA, and other higher education institutions.
• Drive end-to-end partnerships: from prospecting to MoU closure and long-term relationship management.
• Develop win-win models that align institute goals with Masai's mission.
• Collaboration & Execution
• Work with institute leadership to launch joint programs, student initiatives, and co-branded activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (product, marketing, sales, academics) to ensure smooth execution of partnerships.
• Represent Masai at conferences, seminars, and campus events to strengthen brand presence.
• Growth & Impact
• Achieve partnership targets in terms of signed MoUs, student reach, and revenue contribution.
• Monitor and report on partnership effectiveness, learner outcomes, and business impact.
• Continuously explore innovative models to deepen engagement with academic partners.
  

What We're Looking For

• 35 years of experience in Strategic Partnerships, Institutional Alliances, or B2B Sales.
• Strong network and proven track record of working with higher education institutions.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to design partnership models that deliver mutual value.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for education, student success, and building scalable impact.
  

Why Masai

• A chance to shape large-scale partnerships that impact thousands of students nationwide.
• Work at the intersection of education, technology, and employability.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• A fast-growing, learner-first environment with exposure to leadership and strategy.