Manager, Strategic Partner Initiatives

Company: Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other-that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.For more information, visit our Careers page.The Role in Brief:Manager, Strategic Partner InitiativesThe Manager, Strategic Partner Initiatives will gain experience and expertise within our firm on business strategy and administrative operations. They will serve an important role both internally and externally as a project manager, information resource, and key point of contact for colleagues across the organization.This position may be based in Washington, D.C. or Richmond, VA.Primary Responsibilities:Community Management & High-Touch Events

• Coordinate project activities for the New Provosts Intensive, Future Presidents Intensive, and Women Presidents Affinity Group initiatives.
• Develop and refine scripts for event communications and presentations.
• Provide on-site and virtual event support, ensuring smooth execution.
• Track outcomes, leads, and feedback to evaluate event effectiveness and inform future planning.Key Accounts
• Manage key account engagements, including scheduling, note collection, and external meeting coordination.
• Prepare briefings, debriefs, and supporting materials for impactful partner interactions.
• Scope, plan, and oversee logistics for VIP events, ensuring high-touch support and successful outcomes.Web Help Support
• Provide timely responses to WebHelp inquiries from partners, ensuring a positive experience.
• Track and analyze inquiries to identify trends and areas for process improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to escalate and resolve complex partner issues efficiently.Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of work experience, with a minimum of one year of experience at EAB.
• Proven experience ensuring projects are planned appropriately and completed on schedule.
• Proven relationship-building skills and ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Experience in dealing with sales and operations teams.
• Salesforce proficiency including detailed cataloging of pursuits, monitoring and managing all pursuits and creating reports to proactively manage a large, multi-sales team portfolio.Ideal Qualifications:
• Understanding of higher education sector, particularly systems of public higher education.
• Understanding of the sales cycle and pursuit urgency.
• Experience managing and participating in strategic account planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage requests and respond to questions.
• Strong written communication skills including precise spelling and grammar.
• Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB's DE&I Promise.If you've reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.Compensation:The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $48,000 - $62,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible.
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays.
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution.
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans.
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family.
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel.
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members.
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program.
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities.Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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