Senior Manager, Partner Brand Strategy

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 Sr. Partner Brand Strategist, you’ll lead the Partner Brand Strategy workstream for Risepoint’s portfolio of 100+ university partners. You’ll establish how the discipline runs: intake, prioritization, positioning and messaging standards, brand kit frameworks, creative brief standards, and scalable ways of working across the portfolio. You’ll set the standard for partner “brand kits”: the voice, proof points, and answer engine optimization (AEO) guidelines that shape how each partner shows up in AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. You’ll lead a small team of Brand Strategists, setting team priorities and allocating resources across partners and initiatives based on complexity, business needs, launch priorities, and capacity. You’ll lead the most complex, highest-impact brand initiatives yourself and serve as the senior