Business Development Manager

Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree.

The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40+ student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

The Business Development Manger serves as a key member of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence (NCE) at Curry College and is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships, and advancing the Center's external engagement efforts. This position leads business development initiatives for the Center's portfolio of professional development programs, executive functioning offerings, consultations, sponsored projects, workforce initiatives, and customized training solutions.

Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the Business Development Manager identifies, develops, and manages relationships with corporate, nonprofit, educational, healthcare, government, and community partners. The Business Development Manager manages the full sales cycle, from prospect identification and outreach through proposal development, contract negotiation, and account management. This role works collaboratively with Center leadership, faculty experts, and operational staff to develop tailored solutions that address client needs while advancing the mission and strategic goals of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, consultative sales, account management, partnership development, or a related field, with demonstrated success generating revenue, cultivating long-term partnerships, and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Drive revenue growth through the sale of Neurodiversity Center programs and services, including professional development, executive functioning offerings, consultations, sponsored projects, and customized initiatives.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospect identification and outreach through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue and partnership targets aligned with Center and institutional goals.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and strategic partners.

• Build and maintain a portfolio of institutional, corporate, nonprofit, and community partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for managed accounts, ensuring partner satisfaction and long-term relationship growth.
• Identify opportunities for partnership expansion, renewals, and multi-year engagements.
• Develop strategies to increase partner retention and revenue growth.

• Develop targeted outreach strategies for higher education, K-12, workforce development, healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate audiences.
• Represent the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence at conferences, meetings, networking events,…