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Regional Partnership Manager (Military) - GR/PR Admissions
Company: Azusa Pacific University
Location: Azusa, California, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 07/03/2025
Expire Date: 09/03/2025
Job Categories: Education
Job Description
Regional Partnership Manager (Military) - GR/PR Admissions
APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Online Graduate and Professional Admissions, the Regional Partnership Manager - Military (RPM) represents APU to prospective military students and partners in the region and works to promote APU’s graduate, professional, online, and undergraduate programs. The RPM creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective military students through visits, events, referrals, networking, and outreach efforts. The RPM establishes and maintains strong relationships with military partners in the region, providing them information, resources, and tools to create a steady referral of prospective students. Significant travel is required with an average of 45-60 visits per month. This position is fully donor-funded and contingent on donor funding.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree preferred
Required Experience

Two to four years of experience in recruiting, sales, or marketing.
One to two years of work experience with the military and veteran population is preferred.
Veteran and military-connected background.
Conversational in multiple languages preferred.
Primary Duties/Essential Functions

Establishes and nurtures relationships with military bases, veteran organizations, schools, community colleges, businesses, and service providers in the region
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Military & Veterans Center related to recruiting military-connected students and admission experiences in the Military and Veterans Center
Continually enhances networking skills and program knowledge in order to promote a positive image in the field
Sets appointments with key decision makers throughout the region at organizations as mentioned above in order to build interest and IQ volume for APU programs
Identifies bases, clubs, organizations and contacts that have connections with our target military audience
Utilizes CRM to track and update partner records and leads
Develops an in-depth knowledge of graduate and professional program offerings and how they relate to student and partner needs
Meets and exceeds monthly goals for partners, leads, and new students
Creates an individual recruitment plan for each semester that includes recruitment activities, events, conferences, and fairs, as well as communication with prospective students and networking opportunities
Completes weekly activity report to include documentation of recruitment/outreach activities, visits, and appointments
Develops and updates a database of prospective military students and contacts with whom workshops, information sessions, and visits can be booked
Participates in monthly online Military & Veteran Education Benefits Workshop to connect with prospective students
Stays current with dynamics and demographics of the region. Evaluates viable target areas to reach right- fit students
Collaborates with our growing alumni network to develop new student and professional networks and garner student referrals
Attends training sessions to receive updated information about new programs, services, requirements, etc.
Meets/exceeds lead generation goals for each term and analyzes trends to improve performance
Serves as part of a team and takes direction well, must be a strong independent contributor to a team
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills

Ability to manage details and follow through
Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder
Willing and able to maintain a weekly travel schedule that requires occasional weeknights and/or Saturdays
Superior networking skills with the ability to build rapport, win trust, and overcome objections
Ability to quickly learn, retain, and share program information with prospective students and regional partners
Strong work ethic, tenacious, self-disciplined and self-motivated
Ability to work, thrive, and perform in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Positive attitude with a high level of energy and enthusiasm
Receptive to coaching, training, and motivation techniques
Results-oriented
Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
Willingness to acquire additional technical skillsets to meet the needs of new and expanding strategic initiatives
Exhibit a never-ending desire to learn how things work
Articulate choices and understanding of projects clearly when presenting work to colleagues. Take direction and criticism well, and are willing to work in a collaborative environment, yet take the initiative when working on projects
Supports APU's mission, core values, and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical models
Understand what it is like to work at a university and comfortably interface with students, staff, faculty, and administration
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage conflict
Analyze data for territory management
Self-management/organizational skills are critical for this role
Need strong communication skills on a one-to-one basis, in person, through email and on the telephone
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Mental Demands

In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students
Ability to work independently, present self in a professional manner and reflect the goals and standards of APU
Initiative and good judgment
Ability to keep information confidential and ability to learn procedures and retain information
Physical Demands

Significant travel is expected for this position with an average of 40-60 visits per month
Hearing and speaking on the telephone
Will require driving to various locations around southern CA
Ability to pull, push, bend, grasp, reach and lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to conduct business at various offices on campus
Able to lift, pull, grasp, stoop to lower file drawers and reach to top of five-drawer file cabinets
Availability to travel throughout fall, spring and summer recruitment seasons, as well as an occasional developmental conference out of area.
Possess a valid California driver’s license.
Able to lift 10-20 lbs. occasionally.
Intermittent sitting, standing and walking
Visual Demands

Computer monitor and reading.
Environment

Pleasant office, comfortable temperatures.
Technologies

Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of Salesforce/Slate and Peoplesoft is a plus
Compensation

Grade 11: $28.53 to $32.81 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/.

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Azusa Pacific University is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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