Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

• Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

Position Summary

Alliant University seeks an entrepreneurial VP, Growth & Expansion to design and lead the next generation of partnership-driven growth — connecting Alliant’s mission of building the nation’s licensed workforce with employer, government, and community ecosystems across the country.

This leader will architect a scalable expansion engine: developing regional go-to-market playbooks, employer partnerships, and B2B initiatives that drive measurable enrollment and workforce outcomes. They will blend strategic acumen with operational rigor, serving as a connective force between marketing, enrollment, and academic teams.

Salary Range: $190,000 to 200,000 annualized (exempt position).

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans:  Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Strategy

• Lead Alliant’s national and regional growth playbooks workforce and licensure data to identify and activate high-potential markets.
• Partner with the Growth Intelligence team to convert insights into action through TAM/SAM/SOM modeling and market prioritization.
• Own the test-and-learn approach for new regional pilots, refining marketing, partnerships, and operations based on performance data.

Employer & System Partnerships

• Build and manage a national portfolio of partnerships with healthcare systems, school districts, nonprofits, and state agencies.
• Develop employer-funded tuition cohorts, CE bundles, and licensure-prep offerings that embed Alliant into workforce pipelines.
• Negotiate multi-year agreements and co-created programs aligned with licensure and accreditation standards.

Cross-Functional Growth Leadership

• Collaborate with Marketing, Enrollment, and Academic Affairs to integrate B2B pipelines into core enrollment systems.
• Define metrics and dashboards for SLTV, CAC efficiency, and partnership attribution in collaboration with the intelligence & analytics team.
• Establish growth governance and reporting rhythms that link strategy to execution.

Brand & Ecosystem Development

• Represent Alliant in workforce, education, and healthcare forums as a visible ambassador for impact and innovation.
• Partner with Marketing to create partnership case studies, alumni impact stories, and employer success campaigns.
• Champion Alliant’s position as a trusted, licensed-workforce partner to industry and government.
• Secure strategic partnerships for brand-awareness through thought leadership and affiliate programs.

Team & Leadership

• Build and lead a small, agile Growth & Expansion team.
• Foster a culture of speed, learning, and collaboration, empowering cross-functional pods to pilot and scale new initiatives.
• Lead the thoughtful adoption of AI and automation systems across the organization to supercharge teams across business functions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPP, or Ed.D.) preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of leadership in growth, partnerships, or business development in higher education, healthcare, or workforce development.
• Proven success building employer partnerships and market-expansion strategies that deliver measurable ROI.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams integrating marketing, analytics, and operations.

Skills

• Strategic operator with data fluency and strong executive communication.
• Adept at navigating complex organizations and aligning multiple stakeholders.
• Expert in CRM, pipeline management, and forecasting tools (Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Deep understanding of the education-to-workforce landscape.
• Proficiency in implementing AI and workflow automations to create efficiencies across functions.

Performance Metrics

• Growth in employer-generated enrollments and partnership-sourced revenue.
• Expansion of regional market footprint (Austin and beyond).
• Positive ROI on partnerships (CAC vs. SLTV).
• Cross-sell ROI from existing partners (LTGP growth).
• Increased employer satisfaction and renewal rates.
• Contribution to Alliant’s national workforce impact goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You thrive at the intersection of mission and market. You can move fluidly between the boardroom and the community clinic — turning strategic intent into measurable growth. You are commercially savvy, data-driven, and inspired by Alliant’s vision to build the human infrastructure of a healthier, more equitable America.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

 Company: Alliant International University, Inc. | Job ID: 285422