Associate Director, Business Partnerships

The College Board

. Build and manage a pipeline of prospective business partners aligned to Teamship’s program needs .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $56,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills while effectively engaging diverse business leaders and stakeholders. Proficient in building trust, maintaining professional communication, and utilizing digital tools to enhance program delivery and partner engagement.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

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Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationTrust BuildingCreative Problem-SolvingCollaborative Approach

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsAI-Driven Solutions

Industry Keywords

Business PartnershipsProgram DeliveryOutreachEducational OpportunitiesRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage a pipeline of prospective business partners aligned to Teamship’s program needs
Recruit and convert business partners from initial outreach through confirmed participation
Build trust and excitement with diverse business leaders
Maintain timely, professional communication throughout the partner process
Create high-quality matches between business partners and Teamship programs
Ensure every program spot is filled before launch
Onboard, schedule, and support partners for smooth program delivery
Scope authentic business challenges for student teams
Maintain accurate systems, tools, and workflows for scalable matching
Improve systems, workflows, and resources to increase efficiency and impact
Surface partner-engagement insights to improve outreach and stakeholder experiences
Support strong program delivery as a proactive teammate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organizational and project management skills
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build trust and engage audiences ranging from small businesses to senior leaders and educators
Confidence with external outreach and representing Teamship
Creative, solutions-oriented problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically while executing tasks
Ability to work effectively in remote or hybrid environments
Willingness to travel on behalf of College Board three to five times per year
Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions, and comfort learning new digital tools independently
Learner's mindset and commitment to growth
Collaborative and empathetic approach
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote or hybrid work option for candidates near College Board offices (hybrid Tuesdays and Wednesdays in office)
Travel opportunities for business purposes
Meaningful career and supportive team
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Fair and competitive compensation
Location-adjusted salary
Transparent compensation and benefits discussions