Fast Facts

EdVisorly is seeking a Senior Director of University Partner Success to lead their university partnerships team, focusing on driving measurable success and growth for partners through AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities: The role involves team leadership, strategy execution for partner success, managing key partnerships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills: Candidates should have 8-12+ years in customer success or partnerships in EdTech, strong analytical and strategic skills, and experience influencing senior university leaders.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a background in higher education or SaaS, and a strong track record in managing client-facing teams with focus on renewals and partner satisfaction.

Location: This role is based in the United States, with up to 45% travel required.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $150,000 - $220,000.

We’re Hiring: Senior Director of University Partner Success

We’re looking for a Senior Director of Partnership Success to lead and grow EdVisorly’s university partnerships team. This role will be a key member of our Partnerships organization, driving outcomes across our college and university network — ensuring every partner experiences measurable success, renewal, and growth through EdVisorly’s AI-powered platform.

You’ll lead a team of Partnership Success professionals, set the vision and strategy for partner outcomes, and work directly with senior university leaders to strengthen engagement, expand impact, and deliver results. This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of relationship management, strategy, and growth.

The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader, analytical thinker, and trusted advisor to higher education institutions. You love helping partners succeed, developing high-performing teams, and using data to drive meaningful results for both partners and students.

What You’ll Own

🔹 Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing Partnership Success team with clear goals, metrics, and accountability.
• Define and execute strategies that align partner success with company growth objectives.
• Build scalable processes and best practices that enhance efficiency, consistency, and partner outcomes.

🔹 Revenue Growth & Retention

• Drive strategies that expand, renew, and grow EdVisorly’s higher education partnerships.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize forecasting, pricing, and operational execution.
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and report impact to leadership.

🔹 Partner Success & Management

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior university leaders to ensure adoption, engagement, and measurable results.
• Personally manage key strategic accounts while guiding your team to deliver excellence across the portfolio.
• Use data-driven insights to tell compelling stories, demonstrate value, and influence institutional decision-making.

You Might Be a Fit If...

✅ You have 8–12+ years of experience in customer success, partnerships, or account management — ideally in EdTech.

✅ You’ve successfully managed and scaled teams of client-facing professionals.

✅ You have a track record of driving renewals, upsells, and partner satisfaction across a portfolio.

✅ You bring executive presence and can confidently influence senior university leaders.

✅ You’re both strategic and analytical — skilled at turning insights into action.

✅ You’ve worked in higher education, enrollment management, or SaaS environments.

✅ You’re highly adaptable, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love leading with purpose.

✅ You’re open to travel (up to 45%) and are based near a major travel hub.

Why EdVisorly

✨ Be part of a mission-driven team transforming how higher education serves students.

✨ Lead a team shaping how institutions use AI and data to drive equitable transfer outcomes.

✨ Join a fast-growing, high-impact company where your leadership will directly influence growth and success.

✨ Work with humble, hardworking teammates who believe in doing things the right way — with integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

We believe institutions thrive when students thrive.

At EdVisorly, we’re building a best-in-class team to transform higher education through AI-first technology and student-centered design. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, united by a shared belief: empowering institutions is the fastest path to unlocking opportunity for students. If you’re ready to lead a team that’s redefining partnership success in higher education, we’d love to meet you.