Strategist Learning Partnerships

Own the strategy and execution required to secure relevant certifications and learning partnerships for Crucifer Academy, including pathways that can be achieved while the Academy is still in build and launch stage. Research eligibility and timelines; prioritize opportunities by impact and feasibility; engage institutions and awarding bodies; prepare applications and evidence packs; coordinate legal/academic inputs; negotiate partnership structures; maintain a live pipeline and escalate blockers with solutions. Qualified partner pipeline; applications submitted on time; clear documentation of requirements, costs and timelines. Crucifer AI is building an AI-first learning and technology ecosystem from the ground up. You will work in a high-ownership environment where ideas are expected to become working outcomes quickly, with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape systems before they become fixed. Experience in higher education, professional certification, academic partnerships, education strategy or institutional business development; strong research and stakeholder skills; ability to navigate regulatory and institutional processes; disciplined follow-up. Persistent; credible with senior stakeholders; detail-oriented; commercially aware; resourceful; comfortable working through ambiguity and rejection. Partner research; outreach; application requirements; documentation; negotiation; milestone plan; relationship management.