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.

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.