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 Specialist 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 drive enrollment growth and open access to new audiences.
This opportunity will represent the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and recruit qualified students into online healthcare degree programs throughout the state of Texas. 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 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.
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 to hospitals, community colleges & broader healthcare facilities 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 15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
- Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.
- Meet with healthcare professionals and hospital leaders throughout the greater Austin and San Antonio, Texas, metro areas to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions within their hospitals or healthcare facilities.
- Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.
- Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the university partner’s program offerings.
- Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Attend all relevant conferences and recruitments events to promote and share program information.
What Success Looks Like:
- 3 monthly B2B partnerships / acquiring new accounts to gain access to live sessions
- 15 Recruitment Events, including 10 live events and 5 additional events/activities.
- Effective management of the assigned territory.
How Impact Will be Measured:
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
Experience That Matters Most:
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales, field sales experience or healthcare industry related experience.
- Operational Excellence: highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth, preferably in the healthcare industry
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
- Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with using Microsoft applications.
- Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area.
- 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
- Preferred: 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.
