Senior Director, University Partner PR

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November 21

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Risepoint

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Education • B2B

Risepoint is an education technology company that partners with regional public and private universities to design, launch, and grow workforce-focused online degree programs. It provides marketing, student support, faculty support, technology implementations, performance monitoring, and student ROI research to help institutions expand access, increase enrollments, and deliver high-return programs for working adults.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2007

📚 Education

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Lead the effort to develop and execute “PR as a Service” for Risepoint, serving as the main point of contact both internally and externally. • Develop and execute PR campaigns for university partners, including the content creation for thought leadership, blog posts, articles, social media content, etc. • Craft all press releases related to partner launches, aligned to Risepoint PR Best Practices Guide • Support media relations outreach alongside or on behalf of university partners including pitching media for op-eds and stories. • Create and support the development of media lists, editorial calendars, and potential story angles. • Facilitate discussions to conduct competitor research, communications audits, and education industry trends analysis. • Interview University Administrators and Faculty for PR pieces, thought leadership, etc. • Conduct research on potential op-ed media outlets and media targets and assist with strategy. • Work cross-functionally to not only understand the partner landscape and support the strategic plans of the business. • Collaborate across the CCO organization to showcase partnerships, support Risepoint PR initiatives, participate in report-writing, as needed. • Navigate the complexity of working across partner-facing teams (MD, Integrated Marketing, and Partner Support) to build partner relationships with partners, launch press releases, create content, etc. • Establish the right processes and integrate the proper systems to scale “PR as a Service” • Develop and manage the Risepoint testimonial hub or the “Risepoint Impact Exchange.” • Support all crisis communications work, which may mean working beyond the set workday schedule. • Provide weekly PR and update reports and action items for the internal team and partners. • Prepare for monthly KPI check-ins.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Public Relations or Communications • 10+ years Communications of PR at college or university • 10+ years Experience as a communications of PR consultant or contractor within Higher Ed • 10+ years Experience working with research-based and research-backed strategic communications • Understanding of the academic environment in higher education. • Communication skills – written and oral • Customer Service focused • Self-motivated and self-directed • Collaborative team player who can work in matrixed environment • MS Office skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities