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Manager, Graduate Program Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives

Position Number: 7216102
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Manager, Graduate Program Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives

Job Summary

The University of Utah seeks a highly collaborative, relationship-oriented professional to serve as Manager, Graduate Program Partnerships.

Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs & Executive Education and the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Marketing, this position serves as a central connector across graduate business programs and Executive Education initiatives. The role supports efforts to strengthen enrollment pathways, enhance program visibility, foster collaboration across programs, and build relationships that contribute to long-term program growth and student success.

The Manager will develop comprehensive knowledge of all graduate business programs and Executive Education offerings and serve as a visible ambassador for the graduate portfolio. Working closely with enrollment management, student services, program leadership, and external stakeholders, this individual will help cultivate strategic partnerships, engage prospective students, coordinate portfolio-wide initiatives and events, identify opportunities for collaboration and cross-promotion, and contribute to efforts that create more intentional pathways into graduate education.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, highly organized, and energized by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, creating momentum around new initiatives, and helping individuals navigate important educational and career decisions.

This position offers broad exposure across graduate education and Executive Education initiatives and the opportunity to contribute to enrollment growth, stakeholder engagement, and the continued advancement of graduate and professional education opportunities at the University of Utah.

Responsibilities
Graduate Program & Executive Education Partnerships

Develop and maintain relationships with partner institutions, community organizations, employers, alumni, and other stakeholders that support graduate business programs and Executive Education initiatives.
Identify and cultivate opportunities that strengthen enrollment pathways, program visibility, and strategic partnerships.
Serve as a point of coordination for partnership-related initiatives spanning multiple programs and stakeholder groups.
Support efforts to build relationships that drive long-term program growth and engagement.

Enrollment Engagement & Pipeline Development

Develop comprehensive knowledge of all graduate business programs and Executive Education offerings and effectively communicate program value propositions to prospective students and stakeholders.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for prospective students, helping them evaluate educational opportunities aligned with their goals.
Build and maintain prospective student pipelines through events, presentations, meetings, and other engagement activities.
Collaborate with enrollment and admissions teams to support recruitment, conversion, and enrollment growth initiatives.
Utilize CRM and related tools to track engagement, manage relationships, and support enrollment efforts.

Graduate Portfolio Coordination

Serve as a central connector across graduate business programs and Executive Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and alignment among stakeholders.
Build strong working relationships with faculty, program leaders, enrollment teams, and student services professionals.
Identify opportunities for cross-promotion, shared initiatives, and increased visibility across the graduate portfolio.
Support initiatives that strengthen the prospective student, admitted student, and overall student experience.

Events & Engagement

Lead planning and execution of portfolio-wide events, preview programs, information sessions, partner visits, and other engagement activities.
Collaborate with program teams to develop event strategies that support enrollment, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure a high-quality and consistent experience for prospective students, partners, alumni, and visitors.
Leverage events as a tool for relationship building, program awareness, and enrollment growth.

Strategic Initiatives & Operational Support

Support strategic initiatives that advance graduate program and Executive Education priorities.
Conduct research, gather information, and develop recommendations to support planning and decision-making.
Coordinate cross-functional projects involving multiple programs, departments, and stakeholders.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials in support of leadership priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Experience in recruiting, enrollment management, admissions, business development, account management, partnership development, or related fields.
Demonstrated success building relationships and developing pipelines through consultative engagement.
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Experience coordinating events, partnerships, programs, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience utilizing CRM systems and related tools to track engagement and outcomes.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Experience engaging professional, client, customer, student, or other relationship-driven audiences preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45272B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, on-site at the University of Utah. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to support classes, events, networking functions, or recruitment activities. This role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work and is considered an essential campus position supporting faculty, staff, students, and prospective students in person.
Department: 00033 - Executive Education
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $54,000 to $73,000
Close Date: 6/12/2026
Open Until Filled:

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