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Partner Engagement and Activation Manager

Apply now Job no: 501351
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Partner Engagement and Activation Manager

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary

$80,000 to $90,000

Work Environment

This position is based at Rowan Online’s dynamic and interactive team hub, located in downtown Glassboro, NJ. Rowan Online Success Coaches thrive in our contemporary collaborative workspace, intentionally designed to facilitate meaningful connections and innovative thinking. In addition to the synergistic work environment, this role is eligible to participate in Rowan's Flexible Work Arrangement (hybrid work) policy. To ensure exceptional support for our online learners, in-office and remote days follow a consistent pattern, with regular adjustments for strategic meetings and special events. This student-centered role occasionally requires evening and weekend hours, along with occasional local travel to provide diverse engagement opportunities with Rowan Online’s learning community.

This role supports the Construction Management vertical within Workforce Learning Solutions, working closely with industry partners, including national labor organizations, trade unions, and workforce partners. Engagement activities may include presentations, workforce education sessions, and informational events designed to connect union members and construction professionals with Rowan University’s academic programs.

What is the opportunity?

Rowan Online is committed to expanding access to high-quality education while strengthening the connection between higher education and workforce advancement. Through strategic partnerships, Rowan University creates pathways that allow working professionals to pursue degrees and credentials that align with industry needs. The Partner Engagement and Activation Manager plays a key role in advancing this mission by developing and executing engagement strategies that connect workforce partners to Rowan University’s programs. Within the Construction Management vertical, this role will collaborate with labor organizations, including partnerships connected to the North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and affiliated unions, to increase awareness of educational opportunities for construction professionals and union members. Through partner events, outreach campaigns, and workforce engagement initiatives, the manager helps create pathways that support career growth, professional development, and enrollment in Rowan University programs. This position offers the opportunity to build strong industry relationships while contributing to the growth of innovative workforce education programs.

What is in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on student success and persistence in a growing online division of Rowan University. This role offers meaningful student interaction, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to shape the online student experience through data-informed coaching. Eligible employees receive comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits; generous accrued time off and paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergraduate degrees only for spouses and dependents).

What will you be doing?

  • The Partner Engagement and Activation Manager will lead engagement initiatives that strengthen workforce partnerships and increase awareness of Rowan University programs within partner organizations, particularly within the construction and skilled trades sector.

  • Key responsibilities include developing strategic engagement plans that support workforce partnerships and increase participation in Rowan University programs. The role serves as a primary point of contact for partner organizations and is responsible for maintaining consistent communication, coordinating engagement initiatives, and building trusted relationships with employer and labor partners.

  • The position plans and executes a variety of partner-facing engagement activities such as information sessions, webinars, workforce presentations, and industry events. These initiatives are designed to generate prospective student interest, increase application activity, and strengthen participation in Rowan University programs.

  • The manager also develops targeted outreach campaigns using email communications, promotional materials, and event invitations to expand program awareness within partner organizations. Engagement activities are closely coordinated with internal teams including marketing, enrollment services, academic leadership, and sales operations to ensure consistent messaging and effective follow-up with prospective students.

  • Additional responsibilities include monitoring engagement outcomes such as event participation, prospective student inquiries, and application activity. The manager maintains documentation of engagement efforts and analyzes results to continuously refine strategies and improve outreach effectiveness.

What do we require from you?

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

  • Demonstrated experience in partnership development, workforce engagement, outreach, or industry relationship management.

  • Experience planning and executing events, presentations, or engagement initiatives.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage professional audiences.

  • Ability to build trusted relationships with external partners including employers, workforce organizations, and labor groups.

  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

  • Experience working collaboratively across departments to coordinate outreach, marketing, and enrollment efforts.

  • Must successfully complete criminal clearance as required.

  • Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement.

  • Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment.

Want to join?

If you are passionate about supporting instructors, shaping online education, and contributing to student success, we want to hear from you!

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10)

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

Rowan University  is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Rowan University prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Rowan University. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.