Director of University Partnerships

HyperionDev is seeking a Director of University Partnerships to lead and manage strategic relationships with universities globally. The Director will report to the CEO and oversee a distributed team, focusing on expanding the company's impact in higher education and aligning university collaborations with organizational goals. This role involves crafting and executing partnership strategies and ensuring seamless project management.

HyperionDev is a leading provider of accelerated tech education in EMEA, partnering with top universities like Imperial College London and Stellenbosch University.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for university partnerships.
• Oversee the execution of partnership projects.
• Manage a distributed team of professionals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish a framework for monitoring and evaluating partnership initiatives.
• Refine partnership strategies based on market trends and institutional needs.
• Act as a key advisor to the executive team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience leading a team of business development professionals partnering with universities.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a business development professional specifically working to pitch or account manage partnerships with universities to launch educational offerings
• Strong business acumen.
• Highly skilled at strategic analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Undergraduate degree in business, management, or a related field.

The role offers:

• Equity through the company's stock option scheme.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Opportunity to enroll part-time in Coding Bootcamps.