{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"75dfaa2c9c5a5b614a994666","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75dfaa2c9c5a5b614a994666","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75dfaa2c9c5a5b614a994666","title":"Higher Ed Program Development Associate","description":"Company Introduction\n\nWorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.\n\nJob Description:\n\nAs a Program Development Associate on the WorldStrides Higher Education team, you will play a critical role in expanding our reach by identifying and developing new partnerships. Your primary focus will be generating new accounts within education abroad offices, leveraging outbound calls, emails, virtual meetings, conferences, and on-campus visits to foster relationships and grow our global programming.\n\nThe ideal candidate will not only excel in sales and business development but also have hands-on project management experience, ensuring seamless execution from inception to implementation.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nSales & Business Development:\nProactively generate new business opportunities, meet and exceed annual sales targets, and drive revenue growth.\nPartner Engagement:\nEstablish and maintain strong relationships with education abroad professionals to understand their program needs and provide tailored solutions.\nPipeline and Program Management Expertise:\nUtilize prior experience in project management to guide partners through the program development process, from initial concept to successful execution. Apply consultative selling techniques to guide prospects from initial contact through program development and closure.\nCRM & Data Management:\nMaintain accurate records in WorldStrides' CRM to track leads, opportunities, and ongoing partner communications.\nCollaboration & Communication:\nWork cross-functionally with internal teams—including operations, academic support, and risk management—to ensure seamless program execution.\n\nQualifications:\n\n3+ years of experience in inside sales and recruitment, preferably in higher education.\nDemonstrates strong attention to details\nHighly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning.\nThrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing concurrent projects.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.\nCompetency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and CRM platforms.\nHighly organized with strong time management skills.\nGoal-oriented mindset, with a track record of exceeding targets.\nAbility to maintain professionalism in all interactions\n\nWork Perks:\n\nComprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions, and a generous 401(k) match.\nGenerous paid time off including 11 paid company holidays, 25 PTO days the first year (prorated), 1 paid volunteer day, 4 mental health days, and bereavement\nProfessional development support, including up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 for certifications annually\nOpportunities for paid and discounted travel\nFlexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and hybrid office opportunities\nEncouraged participation in a wide variety of Employee Resource Groups\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations\nPaid parental, caregiver, and disability leave\nTeam Member Discount Program\nEngaging, collaborative, and fun work environment\n\nWorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.\n\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\nWorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.","company":"Worldstrides","rawCompany":"worldstrides","city":"Charlottesville","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-24T09:04:44.402Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-3091.00","title":"Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel","slug":"sales-representatives-of-services-except-advertising-insurance-financial-services-and-travel"},{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"43-6011.00","title":"Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants","slug":"executive-secretaries-and-executive-administrative-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611430","title":"Professional and Management Development Training","slug":"professional-and-management-development-training"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Higher Ed Program Development Associate","description":"Company Introduction\n\nWorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. 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Your primary focus will be generating new accounts within education abroad offices, leveraging outbound calls, emails, virtual meetings, conferences, and on-campus visits to foster relationships and grow our global programming.\n\nThe ideal candidate will not only excel in sales and business development but also have hands-on project management experience, ensuring seamless execution from inception to implementation.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nSales & Business Development:\nProactively generate new business opportunities, meet and exceed annual sales targets, and drive revenue growth.\nPartner Engagement:\nEstablish and maintain strong relationships with education abroad professionals to understand their program needs and provide tailored solutions.\nPipeline and Program Management Expertise:\nUtilize prior experience in project management to guide partners through the program development process, from initial concept to successful execution. 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Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.\n\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\nWorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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