About the job
The Director of Partnership Launch and Integration is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive execution of new educational partnerships. This role ensures that all operational, regulatory, and organizational elements are in place for a successful Day 1 launch. Bridging the gap from contract completion to student enrollment, the Director serves as the primary coordinator for launch planning, execution, and cross-department collaboration. Utilizing Smartsheet and various systems, the Director manages intricate timelines, ensures facility and IT readiness, oversees staffing, and monitors budgetary constraints, all while aligning internal teams and external partners to achieve timely, compliant, and high-quality program launches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Regulatory team to manage accreditation deadlines for new partner sites, ensuring operational readiness for Board of Nursing (BON) visits and regulatory evaluations to support prompt approval and launch.
- Lead the transition of partner data from HubSpot to Smartsheet, creating and maintaining dashboards that offer real-time project insights to the VP of Operations.
- Oversee the complete project management cycle for partner site launches, including the coordination of facility readiness, procurement of equipment and supplies, and IT systems integration.
- Manage the launch budgets, tracking both Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Operational Expenditures (OpEx), ensuring financial integrity throughout the implementation process.
- Ensure that all “Closed-Won” deliverables in HubSpot are accurately transformed into actionable project plans and monitored until completion.
- Collaborate with HR and Recruitment to spearhead the hiring, onboarding, and training processes for site-level personnel necessary for operating partner locations.
- Facilitate weekly and as-needed cross-functional launch readiness meetings with Admissions, Marketing, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Student Services, IT, Regulatory Compliance, and Clinical Clearance teams to mitigate risks, foster alignment, and manage project scope.
- Act as the main point of contact for partners during the implementation phase, managing expectations and delivering a collaborative, high-touch launch experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: This position is remote but requires travel to partner locations.