Healthcare Partnerships Manager

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Risepoint is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Healthcare Partnerships Manager to develop and sustain clinical and workforce partnerships with healthcare providers across the country. This leader will be instrumental in securing clinical affiliation agreements and designing innovative, long-term workforce development solutions that align with our nursing prelicensure and academic programs. The role calls for someone who can bridge the worlds of education and healthcare.

Day In a Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Build and manage strategic relationships with hospital and healthcare system leaders to establish clinical affiliation agreements that support Risepoint's nursing prelicensure programs.

• Serve as the key liaison between Risepoint and partner health systems, ensuring alignment of goals, values, and workforce needs.

• Collaborate with academic and internal teams to align program design and implementation with the expectations and capabilities of clinical sites.

• Develop and present partnership proposals that include shared value frameworks, ROI, and long-term workforce impact.

• Negotiate agreements and manage partnership lifecycles to ensure compliance, sustainability, and mutual growth.

• Identify opportunities for broader workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeship pathways, career ladders, and upskilling programs.

• Track performance metrics and outcomes from clinical and workforce partnerships to continuously improve strategy and effectiveness.

• Represent Risepoint at industry events, conferences, and collaborative convenings related to healthcare workforce transformation.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or an MBA.
• Five to Seven years of work experience and proven track record in business development, sales, and/or building strategic partnerships, preferably with universities or other highly complex companies or institutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in an extraordinarily fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Understanding of business development principles.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Understanding of US higher education trends preferred.

Travel:

• Required for Health System Visits and Team Meetings

Risepoint Offers The Following Comprehensive Benefits

• 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
• 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Medical - four options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off
  

Supplemental Benefits

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  

Personal And Professional Development

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
• Rewards & Recognition programs
  

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.

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