Risepoint is an education technology company that helps regional universities launch and grow online programs for modern learners. Risepoint supports more than 100 universities and colleges across five countries, with programs concentrated in high-demand fields including nursing, healthcare, teaching, business, technology, and public service. Our suite of products and services supports the full student journey and each university’s long-term goals. Together, we increase access to affordable education that delivers a strong return on investment for learners and meets employer and community needs. Learn more at risepoint.com.
The Impact You Will Make:
As a University Outreach Coordinator at Risepoint, you will play a key role in expanding access to affordable, career-focused education. By building relationships within local communities, promoting workforce-aligned degree programs, and supporting university partners. The Field Marketing Team at Risepoint is a diverse group of professionals with specialized expertise in healthcare, K-12 education, and business industries. We serve as trusted representatives of our university partners, working directly within local communities to build meaningful connections with prospective students and organizations. As the outward-facing presence of our partners, we craft and implement tailored outreach strategies at the local, state, and regional levels. These strategies are designed not only to strengthen brand recognition, but also to cultivate long-term relationships that open access to new audiences.
This part-time opportunity will represent the University of Texas at Arlington in San Antonio and Austin, Texas (Southeast Texas) while putting on and attending events to discuss online healthcare degree programs with prospective students throughout the state. We are looking for an experienced sales or healthcare professional who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced degree programs.
This is a remote, part-time position that requires candidates to currently reside in the greater Austin or San Antonio, Texas, metro area and have the ability to travel domestically at least 75% of the time. This position has variable hours, up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
How You Will Bring Our Mission to Life:
What You Will Do:
- Market online advanced healthcare degree programs offered by the University of Texas at Arlington across San Antonio and Austin, Texas (Southeast Texas).
- Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state.
- Achieve monthly lead goals by organizing and facilitating recruiting events and information sessions.
- Meet with healthcare leaders throughout the greater Austin and San Antonio, Texas, metro areas to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions.
- Introduce and leverage marketing campaigns while establishing new partnerships to expand the territory.
- Utilize social media tools (if university permits) to promote the university's program offerings as well as event details.
- Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate these insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend relevant regional and state conferences and educational events to promote program offerings, network with key decision-makers, generate leads, and build relationships that support future recruiting events.
- Meet monthly lead goals as determined by management.
What Success Looks Like
- Ability to effectively engage with healthcare professionals to discuss furthering their education
- Supporting live events by coordinating with territory reps and managers for key contributions regarding preparation and attendance at events.
- Support territory management and support acquiring new employer accounts to gain access to in person sessions
How Impact Will be Measured
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
Experience That Matters Most:
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a sales environment or a related field with transferable skills relevant to the role.
- Operational Excellence: highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area.
- Ability to effectively engage with nurses, healthcare workers, and undergrad students to discuss the advantages of furthering their education
- Location Requirements:
- Must reside in the greater Austin or San Antonio, Texas, metro area.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
- This is a remote role that requires extensive travel (Min of 75%) across key counties in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. The position focuses on active territory management and expansion in partnership with University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).
Experience That’s Great to Have
- Basic reporting and data organization skills
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
- Experience with brand promotion and lead generation activities
- 1-2 years of experience in B2B sales, healthcare, or higher education, with prior outside/field sales experience in one or more of these industries.
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Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
