[Hiring] Regional Partnerships Manager @Cotulla Education

Role Description

We are seeking a Regional Partnerships Manager who plays a critical role in alignment with Industry Partnerships Managers to advance industry partnerships at the campus level. This position is responsible for building, strengthening, and sustaining employer relationships to ensure students have access to the highest-quality career pathways.

By aligning industry partnership objectives with local campus execution, the Regional Partnerships Manager ensures that employer initiatives, recruiting activities, and talent-pipeline programs are seamlessly delivered and optimized for student impact. The role serves as a primary point of contact for regional and campus employer partners as well as campus stakeholders, helping translate strategic goals into actionable engagement activities.

Location: Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a 50-mile radius of our Aviation Institute of Maintenance campuses in Dallas, Houston, or Phoenix.

Key Responsibilities

• Campus Partnership Lead:
  • Serve as the primary campus-level liaison for assigned Strategic and Growth employer partners.
  • Develop and grow revenue-generating opportunities from employer partners.
  • Coordinate local execution of industry employer partnership initiatives.
  • Support the development and continuity of employer hiring pipelines.
  • Collaborate with employers and civic partners to plan and execute information sessions, interviews, and career-connected learning activities.
  • Identify regional employer trends or emerging opportunities.
• Campus Partnership & Alignment:
  • Collaborate closely with campus leadership and student success teams.
  • Coordinate with campus teams to ensure effective integration of employer and civic engagement activities.
  • Gather campus feedback, employer insights, and regional labor-market updates.
• Student Career Access & Placement Support:
  • Promote employer opportunities, career pathways, and hiring events.
  • Facilitate connections between employers and qualified students and graduates.
• Event Coordination & Execution:
  • Coordinate campus-level employer engagement events.
  • Serve as a key participant in campus career fairs.
  • Ensure events are executed professionally and aligned with Partnership team standards.
  • Track event participation, hiring outcomes, leads, enrollments, and follow-up actions.
• Data, Reporting & Communication:
  • Document employer interactions, engagement activities, and relevant partnership metrics.
  • Prepare regional engagement summaries and contribute insights to national partnership reporting.
  • Monitor student placement outcomes and partnership performance metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with Industry Partnership Managers, student success teams, and Academic leadership.
  • Contribute to the implementation of new partnership programs and initiatives.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and cross-regional collaboration sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Workforce Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in employer relations, workforce development, career services, recruiting, or partnership coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with employers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional, multi-campus environment.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.

Preferred

• Experience in aviation, aerospace, technical education, or related industry sectors.
• Knowledge of regional labor markets and workforce needs.
• Experience supporting multi-site or geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with CRM/databases used in employer engagement or recruiting.

Work Schedule

• This is a full-time, remote role.
• Regular availability during standard business hours.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40–50% for employer and campus engagement.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for further education.