University Partnership Manager

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.

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.

• 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

Location: Remote / Worldwide (Global)

Duration: Full-time

Start Date: As early as July 1st, 2026

• 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.

• 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