Job Description

Position Title

Business Development Manager - Graduate & Adult Learner Programs

Category

Administrative

Position Number

A99358

Posting Number

S0001339

Location

Chicago/Schaumburg

Open Date

11/18/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Roosevelt University is a student-centered institution committed to access, innovation, and academic excellence. We prepare students to become socially conscious leaders in their professions and communities while providing transformational learning experiences. Nationally recognized, Roosevelt empowers students to succeed and make a lasting impact.




Roosevelt University is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven

Business Development Manager

to expand access to graduate, adult, and certificate programs through strategic partnerships.
In this role, you will identify, develop, and secure partnerships with employers and community organizations to build sustainable enrollment pipelines for graduate, transfer and certificate programs. You will lead early-stage partnership conversations, coordinate with internal teams to formalize agreements, and collaborate closely with admissions staff to activate employer-based recruitment opportunities.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting people, generating opportunities, and driving results while making a lasting impact on students and communities.


This high-visibility role requires regular presence at both the Schaumburg and Chicago campuses, along with regional travel to partner organizations.



Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:

https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or

TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.



Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email

hrquestions@roosevelt.edu

.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor's degree 5-7 years of experience in business development, partnership development, or higher-education enrollment Demonstrated success securing institutional or business partnerships Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Strong networking and public-facing experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems Ability to travel locally; valid driver's license

Years of Experience Required

5-7

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please refer to knowledge, skills and abilities above

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree Experience serving adult learners or B2B education partnerships Knowledge of corporate tuition benefits, workforce training, or continuing education programs

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment

Working Conditions

Standard climate and noise controlled environment.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information