Head of Academic Partnerships - Higher Education

Company Description

Job Description

We're seeking a leader who possesses exceptional communication and education skills and a keen eye for web design. Your presentations are dynamic and inspiring, whether delivered virtually or in person. You will have the opportunity to shine as a leader as you develop innovative training programs and forge meaningful relationships with academic institutions. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Lead & manage the Academic Partnerships team, showcasing Wix's website creation platform capabilities to students and faculty, guiding them in crafting their professional online presence
• Lead Wix's academic relationships within higher education, mainly in the US
• Bring about partnerships with relevant institutions
• Drive the cultivation and expansion of partnerships with higher education institutions through proactive outreach efforts and strategic planning
• Develop and execute tailored workshops and presentations to meet the unique needs of our partners and learners, covering topics such as personal branding, portfolio design, entrepreneurship, eCommerce, and digital marketing
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to junior team members, empowering them to excel and contribute to their success
• Personally conduct high-level coaching sessions with key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring the successful implementation of partnership initiatives
• Travel to colleges and universities across the United States, primarily focusing on your designated region, to deliver training sessions to students and faculty (approximately 25% of your time)

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in an Academic Higher Education Partnerships role within a tech company
• Over 2 years of experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of current educational technologies, career development trends, and web design platforms
• Experience in implementing tools & platforms in the high-education environment
• Excellent branding and visual language-creating skills
• High communication and presentation skills
• Ability to meet different needs between the institutions and the capabilities platform
• Ability to plan to bring the needs of the market to the product roadmap

Bonus points if you have previous experience in higher education teaching, career development leadership, or student coaching.

Additional Information

We are Wix's Academic Partnerships team. Our goal is to empower students nationwide to establish their online presence. Through innovative presentations, workshops, and personalized sessions, we equip students and faculty with the skills to create professional websites using Wix. Our team thrives on creativity, innovation, and a passion for education.

Approximate base compensation is $170,000 - 200,000 per year. In addition to base pay, you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package. The final package may vary and will be determined by various factors including the location the role is expected to be performed, shift, candidate profile, and ideal qualifications.

In addition to a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, Wix offers comprehensive benefits to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive health & life benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous and flexible time off for personal recharge and special life moments
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Allowances supporting nutrition, fitness, and productivity
• 401K matching, with no vesting period
• Equity & ESPP -We grant RSUs (restricted share units) to all of our employees. We believe that our employees directly impact our success and thus should benefit from our successes.
• All employees are also eligible for the ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) allowing employees a unique opportunity to benefit from Wix's success by purchasing Wix shares at a discounted rate.