Role Overview

Laurus College is seeking a B2B Outreach & Partnerships Contractor to expand and strengthen relationships with employers, workforce organizations, and community partners. This temporary part time role is critical to growing our adult learner enrollment pipeline through employer-sponsored education, tuition reimbursement partnerships, and workforce development collaborations.

Reporting to the EVP of Enrollment Operations, this contractor will execute targeted outbound outreach, manage early-stage partnership conversations, and build a sustainable B2B prospecting engine using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM tools.

This is an execution-focused role with clear outcomes, high autonomy, and direct impact on enrollment growth. Remote, with occasional local outreach as needed.

Key Responsibilities

B2B Prospecting & Outreach

Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify, segment, and prioritize employer prospects aligned with Laurus programs.
Conduct personalized outreach to HR leaders, L&D managers, talent leaders, and business owners.
Design and execute outreach cadence (connection requests, follow-ups, email, messaging) with professionalism and persistence.
Track outreach activity, responses, and conversion metrics in CRM or tracking tools.

Employer Partnerships Development

Initiate and qualify employer conversations related to:
Tuition reimbursement partnerships
Upskilling/reskilling programs
Workforce development initiatives
Customized cohort or referral agreements
Schedule and prepare warm handoffs or meetings with internal leadership as appropriate.
Maintain a pipeline of active and developing employer relationships.

Collaboration & Alignment

Collaborate with internal Admissions and Marketing stakeholders as needed to align outreach efforts with program offerings and messaging.
Provide periodic summaries of outreach activity, pipeline status, and partner engagement trends.
Share market insights and feedback to inform employer messaging and partnership strategy.

Success Metrics

Number of qualified employer conversations initiated
Meetings booked with decision-makers
Active employer partnerships in pipeline
Conversion of partnerships to student referrals or enrollments
Consistent, documented outreach activity and follow-through

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in B2B outreach, business development, partnerships, or sales (education or workforce development experience strongly preferred)
Proven experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator for outbound prospecting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple outreach streams simultaneously
Comfortable working independently in a contractor environment
Familiarity with CRM systems and outreach tracking

Preferred Experience

Higher education, workforce development, or training/learning partnerships
Selling into HR, Talent, L&D, or executive audiences
Experience supporting adult learners or non-traditional students

Time Commitment and Details

Estimated workload equivalent to 15–25 hours per week, based on scope and project needs
Initial 6-month engagement, with potential extension of an additional 3–6 months (to be determined)
Flexible schedule; contractor determines work hours to meet agreed-upon deliverables and deadlines
Independent contractor, temporary engagement; no benefits provided

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $4,500.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chula Vista, CA 91914

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