Location: Remote / Worldwide (Global)
Duration: Full-time
Start Date: July - September 2026
The University Partnership Manager is responsible for both managing and growing Absolute Internship’s university and institutional partnerships. The role combines account management (retention, success, and expansion of existing partners) with business development (identifying and securing new strategic partnerships).
The objective is to ensure long-term partner success while expanding the organisation’s global academic network and program footprint.
We are a global education company creating transformative international learning experiences for students through internships, academic programs, and custom-designed global initiatives.
We partner with leading universities and institutions worldwide to deliver impactful, credit-bearing programs across major global cities. Beyond program delivery, we are committed to expanding access to education through long-term social impact initiatives.
Recognized by outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, and Bloomberg, we are a mission-driven organisation combining education, industry engagement, and global mobility.
To manage, grow, and develop a portfolio of strategic university partnerships, ensuring partner satisfaction, program success, and long-term revenue growth while actively expanding the network through new institutional relationships and program opportunities.
What we Expect:
Professionalism at all times.
Exemplary conduct in all internal and external interactions.
Promptness and Professional communication (12-hour email response policy).
Positive and respectful attitude towards all stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and responsibility in handling financial data.
Ability to work with numbers confidently and maintain data integrity.
Team collaboration and readiness to support multiple finance functions as needed.
Proactive behavior.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
Organizational skills to guarantee efficient time management.
Own a portfolio of university and institutional partners as the main point of contact
Ensure high levels of partner satisfaction, engagement, and retention
Manage the full partnership lifecycle: onboarding, delivery, renewal, and expansion
Act as the trusted advisor to partners on program design, delivery, and outcomes
Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless program execution
Monitor partner performance, feedback, and program success metrics
Identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships (new programs, regions, formats)
Represent Absolute Internship in meetings, conferences, and partner visits (virtual and in-person)
Identify, engage, and secure new university and institutional partnerships globally
Develop tailored proposals for new academic programs and custom collaborations
Lead partnership discussions from initial outreach through to signed agreements
Collaborate with internal teams to design new program models based on institutional needs
Attend conferences, fairs, and institutional events to generate new leads
Support strategic outreach into new regions and academic segments
Contribute to the development of scalable partnership models (custom programs, faculty-led, remote projects)
Coordinate student-facing touchpoints where needed (e.g. interviews, pre-departure sessions)
Support partner alignment on academic and operational program elements
Ensure student experience aligns with institutional expectations and learning outcomes
Work closely with Operations, Marketing, and Placement teams to deliver seamless programs
Contribute insights from partners to improve program design and delivery
Collaborate on marketing materials, case studies, and partnership storytelling
Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, and partner experience
Professionalism in all internal and external interactions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple partnerships and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail and ownership of outcomes
Data awareness and ability to track partnership performance
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
5+ years experience in partnerships, account management, business development, or higher education
Experience working with universities or international education stakeholders is required
Previous sales experience is highly desired
Bachelor’s degree required
Proven track record of managing the full lifecycle of complex academic proposals, from initial market analysis and stakeholder alignment to final institutional approval and launch
Positive Attitude – You think nothing is impossible
Goal oriented – You possess an acute sales instinct and aim to exceed your goals
Driven – You are confident, take initiative, and venture into uncharted territory
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple competing requests
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral.
Partnership & negotiation training
Higher education ecosystem and program design understanding
Data literacy and performance tracking
End-to-end understanding of the student journey
Exposure to multi-market international operations
Absolute Internship is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, celebrated and respected. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and skilled individual to our team!