Regional Director
Company: WorldStrides
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Regional Director, Campus Partnerships (Southeast)
Company IntroductionWorldStrides is the global leader in
educational travel and experiential learning. The company was
founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to
Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs
for more than half a million students annually to over 100
countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential
learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language
immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and
sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the
classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Campus Partnerships, the Regional
Director is part of our Campus Partnerships team that serves as
connectors for our U.S. partner colleges and universities to the
large portfolio of opportunities for students across WorldStrides
Higher Ed, including ISA, TEAN, and our faculty-led custom
programs. Regional Directors are an important part of the team,
serving as first point of contact for university partners and
recruiting study abroad students in their assigned region. The
Regional Directors' main areas of responsibility include lead
generation, new business and program development, territory growth,
and relationship management in order to foster exceptional service
to our partners and meet enrollment and revenue goals for
WorldStrides Higher Ed.
Regional Director Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive awareness and understanding of ISA and
TEAN's relationship with our U.S. partners (current and
aspirational) in your territory. Work closely with partners on
affiliation and associated benefits, program approvals, portfolio
development, and strategic programming. Participate in
student-facing events such as fairs and other recruitment
activities, pre-departure orientations, and re-entry support.
Follow standards of best practices in education abroad. Seek
leadership opportunities and engagement with the field through
conference participation and conference presentations. Stay current
with higher ed trends such as equity and access in education
abroad.
Develop and implement a strategic plan to achieve enrollment and
revenue goals for assigned territory. Manage detailed record
keeping pertaining to the universities within your portfolio.
Supervise undergraduate student Global Ambassadors and/or Peer
Advisors in the assigned region.
This job is a home-based role with regular travel of approximately
70-90 days to campuses, events, and conferences per year.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working and learning environment.
Clear and empathetic communicator, with excellent written and
verbal communication skills
High level of adaptability, flexibility, and creative
problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously within collaborative team
environment.
Home office required in the region.
Preferred Qualifications
Based within Florida or Georgia preferred.
Location(s)
This is a remote position within the preferred locations stated
below, unless within driving distance of a WorldStrides office
assuming a hybrid schedule of Tues./Wed./Thurs. in office.
Based within Florida or Georgia and convenient to air and car
travel for the region.
Work Perks
Fun & driven environment.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental
death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability
insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer
contribution, and generous 401k match.
10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO
days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days,
and 5 bereavement days.
Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty
dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional
certification annually.
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual
office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
Fitness Center and cafe onsite at select locations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
Team Member Discount Program
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and
serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the
passion of our team members and partners to make experiential
learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally,
and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by
investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and
sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to
building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that
promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to
work in the United States. This is not a position for which
sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such
as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for
work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for
hire.
Home Office - US
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working and learning environment.
Clear and empathetic communicator, with excellent written and
verbal communication skills
High level of adaptability, flexibility, and creative
problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously within collaborative team
environment.
Home office required in the region.
Preferred Qualifications
Based within Florida or Georgia preferred.
Location(s)
This is a remote position within the preferred locations stated
below, unless within driving distance of a WorldStrides office
assuming a hybrid schedule of Tues./Wed./Thurs. in office.
Eligible
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