About the Opportunity
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential
learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research
enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate
programs leading to degrees through nine colleges and schools, up to the doctorate. Our
campuses in Arlington, VA, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, London, Toronto, and
Vancouver are platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research.
Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director of the Southeast Network Corridor, the Director of
Partnerships and Strategic Growth will serve as a senior member of the Northeastern Miami
Campus team responsible for the strategy and implementation of innovative initiatives and
partnerships that advance the university’s mission in the Miami region and across the Southeast
Corridor. This role carries an initial emphasis on health and the healthcare sector, reflecting
Miami’s position as a dynamic hub for health innovation, life sciences, and a robust bilingual,
internationally connected healthcare workforce. As the campus’s program portfolio diversifies,
this role will expand to cultivate partnerships in other sectors aligned with institutional priorities,
including entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
The Director of Partnerships and Strategic Growth plays a lead role in driving Southeast
Corridor activities and programs in alignment with both regional market needs and
Northeastern’s strategic goals. This position works closely with Miami Campus leadership, the
Bouvé College of Health Sciences (including the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and
Partnerships), and other colleges and university stakeholders as needed. The Director
leverages institutional expertise to build, expand, and nurture strategic partnerships with
industry, philanthropic, governmental, and community stakeholders, while also contributing to
enrollment pipeline development and thought leadership that elevates the Miami Campus’s
regional profile.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education Administration, Healthcare
Administration, or a relevant field required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in business development, partnership
management, or healthcare administration.
• Direct healthcare or health sciences experience preferred; familiarity with the South
Florida healthcare landscape is a significant asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred, reflecting Miami’s market and
community demographics.
• Superior skills in corporate outreach, business development, and relationship
management, with a demonstrated track record of converting prospects into active,
sustained partnerships.
• Mission-driven, with a passion for broadening participation in health sciences, workforce
pipelines, and healthcare innovation.
• Ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives from concept through completion;
excellent management, organizational, and communication skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and self-direction, with a proven track record of
collaborative success in matrixed environments.
• Organizational tact and diplomacy; ability to build trusted relationships with external
partners, health system leaders, community stakeholders, and internal academic
administrators including Deans, Associate Deans, and Program Directors.
• Experience tracking partnership activity and reporting outcomes against defined goals
and metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an organizational ambassador, representing campus
and Corridor strategic interests with credibility and professionalism.
• Commitment to belonging, equity, and broadening access to health sciences education.
• Flexibility for regional travel and availability for occasional extended-hour events
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