[Classifieds] Sea Education Employment Opportunity: Institutional Relations Manager

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Institutional Relations Manager

Sea Education Association (SEA) is a non-profit educational institution and an internationally recognized leaderin ocean education. Since 1971, SEA has educatedstudents about the world’s oceans and current issues such as climate change, ocean plastics, and coral reef degradation through its experiential academic programs at the undergraduate, high school, and gap year levels. SEA undergraduate programs deliver college credit through association with Boston University. SEA has an onshore campus located on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole (Falmouth) and owns and operates two sailing research vessels: the SSV Corwith Cramer in the Atlantic Ocean and the SSV Robert C. Seamans in the Pacific.



SEA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates. SEA is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We value input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the organization; our goal is to createan academic and working community that is rich in cultural, social and intellectual diversity.



This is a remote positionwith occasional requiredattendance at meetings,training and other events on our Woods Hole, MA campus.


OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Institutional Relations Manager (IRM) is a key member of the enrollment team at SEA who is responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with colleges, universities, high schools, and other partners in support of student participation in SEA programs. The IRM serves as the primary liaison with study abroad, off-campus, and international program offices and staff for their assigned region,promotes SEA programsand opportunities for engagement, and focuses on student recruitment. The IRM will work from an approved location in the US with reasonable access to a major airport. Preferred locations include Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, or Southeast.



MAJOR TASKS


Relationship Management

  *   Develop and managerelationships with colleges,universities, high schools,and other partners to accurately represent SEA programs
  *   Work with the dean for enrollment towards program approvalat new and existing senders


  *   Identify opportunities for expanding partnerships and collaborative programming
  *   Maintain regular and effective communications with key contactsthrough phone, email, and in-person visits
  *   Serve as primaryliaison to institutions in assigned regionon routine mattersrelated to study abroad/off-campus program participation
  *   Effectively use HubSpotCRM to track activity and develop strategy



Student Recruitment

  *   Develop comprehensive strategicstudent recruitment plan to generateleads and meet enrollment goals for assigned region
  *   Actively promote SEA programs through creative outreach, attendance at study abroad/gap/international program fairs,effective school visits,and virtual recruiting events
  *   Plan and participate in SEA information sessions, webinars, and other recruitment events
  *   Identify opportunities to increase recruitment of historically minoritized students
  *   Monitor applications from assigned schoolsand collaborate with the admissions team to facilitate student enrollment
  *   Conduct interviews with student applicants as needed
  *   Engage SEA alumni in recruitment efforts in collaboration with the alumnioffice



Other Responsibilities

  *   Maintain an appropriate home office space and participate virtually in regular meetings
  *   Represent SEA at professional conferences and events
  *   Serve as point person on strategic projects, according to interest and expertise
  *   Provide input on website, print publications, socialmedia, and other marketing content
  *   Plan travel and report expensesaccording to established guidelines



Qualifications



  *   Bachelor's degree (master’s degree in relatedfield strongly preferred) and interest in SEA’s ocean-focused mission
  *   At least two years professional experience in study abroad/off-campus programsat a college/university/high school or at a program provider
  *   An understanding of current issues in higher and/or secondary education, study abroad administrative processes, studentadvising, curriculum integration, and financial aid and credit transfer
  *   Personal study abroad/off-campus program experience, preferably in a field-based or experiential learning setting;
  *   Ability to representSEA programs in a professional and compelling manner
  *   Enthusiasm & abilityto travel extensively, up to 8-10 weeks per semester
  *   Dedication to SEA’s emphasis on diversity, equity,and inclusion
  *   High level of self-motivation and discipline to work remotelyand on the road
  *   Valid US driver’slicense

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. SEA offers a generous benefits packageincluding health, dental,and vision coverage;life insurance; retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; Aflac; vacation/sick/personal/holidays



How to Apply



Please send cover letter,resume and three professional references to IRMsearch at sea.edu.<mailto:IRMsearch at sea.edu> Only application materials sent to this email address will be considered.

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