Regional Director - Texas

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually Position Summary The Regional Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at U.S. partner institutions within an assigned geographic region. The ideal candidate will be a target-driven strategic thinker who will collaborate with institutional partners, and CEA CAPA teams, to strengthen relationships and increase study abroad enrollment through strategic planning and identifying new opportunities for growth in partnership with Institutional Relations leadership. Responsibilities The job duties listed below are not all-inclusive of what the employee may be responsible for. Other duties may be assigned. Assess business opportunities, develop account plans, and take ownership for growth strategies within assigned region in collaboration with Regional Vice President. Manage relationships with CEA CAPA’s institutional university partners to ensure that CEA CAPA programs align with institutional partner goals and priorities and create mutually beneficial partnerships. Develop expertise in CEA CAPA’s standard, internship, direct enroll and custom program offerings. Collaborate with study abroad offices to provide quality support, training, and service in their recruitment, marketing and advising initiatives. Leverage social media to elevate CEA CAPA’s brand and increase connectivity within the field of Education Abroad. Coordinate with institutional partners’ study abroad offices and engage CEA CAPA’s Student Engagement Team to participate in partner university events and activities on campus to support student awareness of study abroad programs. Develop and implement intentional strategies to work with key stakeholders within campus offices that serve historically underrepresented and diverse student populations. In collaboration with institutional partners, coordinate school-specific events and student information sessions such study abroad fairs, pre-departure orientations, re-entry events, and other CEA CAPA student support events. Maintain communication with CEA CAPA staff (both domestic & international) to remain abreast of CEA CAPA policy development, new programs and procedures, and industry trends. Meet and exceed sales activity targets efficiently and collaboratively. Enhance the success of our team by proactively contributing innovative ideas, market assessment, and successful sales strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Master’s Degree preferred 5-7 total years of work experience in a higher education or study abroad setting At least 3 years of experience in a consultative business development/sales relationship-building capacity Demonstrated commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion effort s Prior travel, study, work, or volunteer abroad experience preferred or demonstrated skills relevant to that work Prior experience planning, booking and executing travel itineraries, both domestic and occasional international Self-starter mentality with comfort and confidence working remotely, as well as collaborating across Institutional Relations team and multiple departments to meet established target-based goals