Education Partnership Manager West Coast

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry, with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is your chance to apply!

We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Education Partnership Manager USA (Higher Education, Government & Channel Partnerships) to lead strategic engagement efforts with universities, government agencies, and key education organizations across the United States.

As an Education Partnership Manager, your tasks will include the following:

• Execute a U.S. business development strategy that expands LANGUAGE CERT recognition and market share across higher education, pathway programs, and workforce sectors.

• Build and manage relationships with universities, community colleges, ESL programs, accreditation bodies, and government education agencies.

• Lead institutional recognition campaigns, securing acceptance of LANGUAGE CERT exams for admissions, placement, and credentialing purposes.

• Identify and grow channel partners (language schools, test centers, recruitment agencies, and education consultants) to promote and deliver LANGUAGE CERT products.

• Represent LANGUAGE CERT at U.S. and international education conferences (e.g., NAFSA, TESOL, IACAC…), delivering presentations and building advocacy among institutional decision-makers.

• Partner with global marketing and communications teams to design outreach campaigns tailored to the U.S. higher education landscape.

• Track performance metrics, recognition achievements, and partner success stories, reporting regularly to senior leadership.

• Collaborate with customer support and operations teams to ensure seamless partner experience and continuous improvement.

• Stay informed on U.S. policy changes, immigration trends, and education industry developments that may impact recognition and test adoption.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Education, Business, International Relations, or related field preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or institutional relations within international education, English language assessment, or higher education sectors.

• Proven record of achieving recognition and adoption of educational programs or assessments among universities or government entities.

• Deep understanding of U.S. international admissions, pathway programs, and English Language Learning ecosystem.

• Experience working with stakeholders across academia, government, and education agencies.

• Strong consultative sales, presentation, and relationship management skills.

• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired; LANGUAGE CERT C2 LTE or C2 IESOL a plus).

• Spanish a plus

• Advanced computer literacy required; ECDL Advanced certification desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent software will be considered an asset.

• Willingness to travel across the U.S. and occasionally internationally (~30–40%).

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and execution skills.

• Collaborative team player with a relationship-first approach.

• Passion for education, language learning, and global engagement.

• Ability to influence and build trust with senior institutional leaders.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability to a fast-paced, international environment.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere.

• Two free vouchers per year for certifications from People Cert's portfolio.

• A huge learning experience working with global best practices.

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.

• 100% Virtual Hiring Process.

About People Cert

People Cert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, People Cert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, and Integrity are the core values which guide everything…