Study Abroad Partnership Development Associate

Job Description

Position Title: Study Abroad Partnership Development Associate

Department: Business Development

Location: Yangon, Myanmar

Reports to: GM/Founder

Salary Range: 600,000 MMK per month (based on experience and performance)

Job Purpose

The Study Abroad Partnership Development Associate is responsible for identifying, establishing, and maintaining partnerships with schools, colleges, language centers, and other educational institutions in Myanmar and abroad. The role also requires supporting student counseling, coordinating study abroad projects, and ensuring smooth communication with stakeholders. This is a performance-driven role with bonuses tied to successfully signed partnership agreements. The ideal candidate must be committed, highly organized, flexible to work outside standard hours, and open to occasional international travel for campus visits.

Key Responsibilities & KPIs

1. Partnership Development

• Research, identify, and approach new prospective partner institutions.

• Conduct outreach, presentations, and meetings to secure new agreements.

• KPI: Minimum 5–6 outreach contacts per day / 25–30 per week / 100–120 per month 

• KPI: Support or attend 6–8 partnership meetings per week / 25–30 per month 

• KPI: Contribute to 3–5 signed partnerships per month (as part of a team effort) 

2. Relationship Management

• Maintain active communication with existing partners and ensure they receive timely updates.

• Provide support to strengthen long-term collaboration.

• KPI: 80% of assigned partners receive at least one engagement touchpoint per month 

3. Student Counseling Support

• Provide counseling and advice to prospective students on overseas study opportunities.

• Refer complex cases to senior counselors.

• KPI: 100% of assigned sessions completed on time  with ≥80% student satisfaction.
  
  

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Submit accurate weekly operational and partnership reports.

• Ensure all signed MoUs and partner records are properly filed.

• KPI: 100% on-time report submission,

• KPI: Minimal errors in documentation
  
  

5. Events & Marketing Support

• Support Elevate’s study abroad events, info sessions, and campaigns.

• Represent Elevate at local and international events.

• KPI: Participate in at least 80–90% of assigned events
  
  

6. Travel & Campus Visits

• Join international campus visits (1–2 per year) to build relationships with global partners.

• KPI: Submit visit report within 5 working days after return 
  
  

7. Problem-Solving & Ownership

• Resolve most coordination issues independently, escalating only when necessary.

• KPI: 70–80% of routine issues resolved without escalation 

Commitment & Expectations

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends for partner meetings, events, and urgent student support.

• Must be highly responsive — all internal and partner communications must be answered within 24 hours.

• Must demonstrate long-term commitment to Elevate’s mission and growth.

• Open to occasional international travel for campus visits.
  
  

Bonus Structure (Performance-Based)

• Additional bonus for every successfully signed partnership (MoU) with a qualified educational institution.

• Partnerships must be legitimate, signed by both parties, and fully documented.

• No bonus for duplicates, inactive partnerships, or irrelevant associations.

• Bonus is strictly tied to measurable performance as per KPIs above.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, International Relations, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in partnership development, operations, counseling, or project coordination.
  
  

• English Requirements:

  • Minimum Intermediate level proficiency.

  • At least Good level in Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

  • Strong business communication skills.

  • Good presentation skills for meetings and events.
    
    

• Experience in international education or working with multicultural teams preferred.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and project management tools.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• 600,000 MMK per month (based on experience and performance).

• 13th-Month Bonus.

• Annual Company Trip (Local or Overseas, based on business decision).

• Career growth path into Study Abroad Partnership Development Coordinator
  
  

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Flexibility required for school visits, events, and international partner coordination.
  
  

Cultural Fit (Elevate DNA)

• Humble: Open to feedback and collaboration.

• Hungry: Driven to exceed partnership targets.

• People Smart: Builds trust with institutions, parents, and colleagues.

• Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes.

• Competitive Spirit: Strives to keep Elevate the leading education partner in Myanmar.
  
  

📩 Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV and relevant documents to:

📧 Email: team@elevateasia.net

📱 Phone: 09401454604

➡️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.