Partner Engagement Administrator (Chicago, IL)

As a Partner Engagement Administrator you must be highly motivated/driven to succeed in an environment with minimal supervision. Your primary role will be visiting prospective and partnered organizations to promote ACE’s degrees and certificates and enroll the candidates identified with interest. You must possess the highest level of interpersonal communication dedication to customer service and timely follow-upskills to ensure long-lasting relationships with clients.

You excel in virtual collaboration and maintain strong attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Your interpersonal communication skills, dedication to customer service, and commitment to timely follow-up are essential in building long-lasting relationships with clients and partners. You approach student engagement with a consultative mindset—identifying motivations, addressing concerns, and aligning ACE’s offerings with individual goals. Your success is measured not only by the volume of enrollments but also by the quality of relationships you cultivate and the satisfaction of the students and partners you serve.  

Requirements

Who is American College of Education

Founded in 2005 American College of Education continues to be a leader in professional development through our online programs. The mission of ACE is to deliver high-quality affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content real-world experience and relevant application that places our students’ needs first.

ACE is a premier organization that is continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2016 ACE became a Certified B Corporation. As a socially conscious institution we believe we have a responsibility to our students alumni employees local communities and society. We strive to make an impact in the world that goes well beyond our bottom line.

Who You Are

As a Partner Engagement Administrator, you are a highly motivated and results-oriented professional who thrives in a competitive, performance-driven environment. You bring a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals and a proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Your primary responsibility is to drive measurable growth in student enrollment by actively promoting ACE’s degrees and certificates to prospective and partnered organizations. Through strategic outreach and relationship-building, you generate qualified leads and convert interest into enrollments, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly and quarterly enrollment targets.  

You excel in virtual collaboration and maintain strong attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Your interpersonal communication skills, dedication to customer service, and commitment to timely follow-up are essential in building long-lasting relationships with clients and partners. You approach student engagement with a consultative mindset—identifying motivations, addressing concerns, and aligning ACE’s offerings with individual goals. Your success is measured not only by the volume of enrollments but also by the quality of relationships you cultivate and the satisfaction of the students and partners you serve.  

Compensation

ACE is committed to paying a competitive wage while staying true to our mission of maintaining high-quality affordable programs for our students. The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 plus all full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Offers vary depending on education prior experience and expertise being applied to the role.

What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate

• Consistently meets and exceeds performance goals by independently managing priorities, adapting to shifting business needs, and maintaining a high level of accountability.  
• Demonstrates a positive, motivated attitude with a strong commitment to student success, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.  
• Follows established sales and engagement workflows while identifying opportunities to optimize and personalize outreach strategies for prospective students and partners.  
• Completes tasks based on business priorities and personal strengths, contributing to both short-term wins and long-term growth initiatives.  
• Maintains a consistent cadence of outreach, follow-ups, and reporting while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness in all communications.  
• Demonstrates agility and resilience under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and adapting quickly to evolving market conditions and partner needs.  
• Works autonomously while collaborating effectively across departments to align efforts, share insights, and drive coll