University Relations Manager; Remote

Job Summary

School for International Training seeks a University Relations Manager (URM) to join our team in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana. In this role, you will cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with U.S. colleges, universities, and mission-driven organizations to drive enrollment in SIT's study abroad and graduate programs.

• Applicants must be based in either Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana
• Base salary: $65,000 per year
• Term of Employment: Full‑time
• Apply by: January 30, 2026
• Base of Designation: US Regional Critical
• Remote Eligible: Remote (US – Must be based in PA, MI, OH, or IN)
• Conditional on Funding: No

• Identify strategic opportunities within your assigned region and develop regional account plans in partnership with the Associate Director to support institutional growth and enrollment goals.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring SIT programs reflect and support the priorities and values of each institution.
• Consistently meet and exceed enrollment targets while fostering a collaborative, values‑based approach to growth and partnership development.
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of SIT's diverse program portfolio, including study abroad, internships, customized programs, International Honors Program, and graduate programs.
• Partner with study abroad and global education offices to deliver support, tailored advising tools, and relevant outreach strategies to engage students.
• Collaborate with study abroad offices to enhance student awareness and participation in SIT programs and plan and participate in campus‑based events such as study abroad fairs, info sessions, pre‑departure orientations, and alumni programming.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies focused on reaching students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds, in collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Contribute to team success by sharing market insights, emerging trends, and innovative strategies while maintaining regular communication with SIT colleagues to stay informed on new programs, policies, and developments in global education.

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree appreciated)
• 4+ total years of work experience in education
• 2+ years of experience in relationship building, business development, or consultative sales capacity

• Consistent domestic regional travel for up to 12 weeks each fall and spring semester
• Salesforce or other CRM experience
• Demonstrated commitment to access efforts
• Experience studying, working, volunteering, or traveling abroad – or demonstrated intercultural skills relevant to global engagement
• Strong working knowledge of office operations, policies, procedures, and standard office equipment
• Ability to represent SIT effectively and work cooperatively with university and college senior administrators, faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders
• Self‑motivated and confident working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively in a remote team and across departments to achieve targeted goals
• Occasional physical activities such as lifting boxes of 25–30 pounds and arranging chairs/tables in conference rooms
• Driver's license required

World Learning provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, Life/AD&D, short‑term/long‑term disability, EAP, parking and transit, and a 403(b) retirement plan for full‑time and eligible part‑time employees.