Education Partnerships Manager

Can you see yourself inspiring educational change and unlocking workforce opportunities through AI? Join NVIDIA's mission to expand access to AI learning, foster inclusive opportunities, and strengthen the developer community. As an Education Partnerships Manager, you’ll lead impactful initiatives and help redefine education and workforce development.

This role focuses on collaborating with universities, community colleges, and technical institutions to deliver progressive initiatives. You’ll strengthen access, particularly through partnerships with Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). You'll drive meaningful, long-term learning outcomes by ensuring the implementation of strategic agreements and aligning institutional commitments with internal teams. Whether you’re an experienced professional or building expertise, this role offers opportunities to grow and contribute at the intersection of industry, education, and government. Together, we’ll build a future where AI education removes barriers, drives innovation, and empowers communities worldwide!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Foster Learning Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with higher education institutions to support professional development and inclusive learning opportunities.

• Cultivate a Thriving Ecosystem: Act as a catalyst for collaboration and engagement across NVIDIA’s higher education and research community, driving increased AI exploration.

• Support Faculty and Student Engagement: Coordinate learning programs and resources that keep faculty and students engaged throughout educational initiatives.

• Maintain Operational Excellence and Reporting: Track progress on certifications, learning objectives, and retention tied to critical initiatives, and collaborate to deliver actionable insights to leadership and partners.

• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between external education partners and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and resource alignment.

What We Need to See

• 8+ overall years of experience with 5+ years managing and growing strategic partnerships at the decision-maker level within academic or educational ecosystems.

• Bachelor’s degree, master preferred, in education, business, communications, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Strategic problem-solving skills with a track record of addressing complex challenges and driving impactful outcomes.

• Proven success working across diverse teams, including leadership, faculty, and technical experts, to achieve shared goals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, with the ability to translate sophisticated ideas into actionable strategies.

• Demonstrated passion for empowering underrepresented communities and broadening access to transformative learning opportunities.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

• Proven Leadership in Partnerships: Experience cultivating meaningful relationships with universities or institutions that drive growth in education or developer ecosystems.

• Strategic and Innovative Leadership: Leadership through public engagements, campaigns, or initiatives that elevate awareness and engagement in education.

• Program Alignment Expertise: Success aligning efforts with organizational goals, ensuring results through cross-functional collaboration.

• Dedication to Inclusivity: Demonstrated ability to promote equal access to education, engage diverse audiences, and foster initiatives for equity.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Proficiency in using performance metrics to evaluate outcomes and refine programs for more significant impact.

Embark on a ground-breaking journey with NVIDIA and help reimagine workforce enablement and economic development through education. NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the world’s most desirable technology employers, powered by forward-thinking, driven professionals shaping the future of innovation. We’re passionate about expanding educational access, driving technological advancement, fueling economic development, and empowering a diverse workforce in artificial intelligence. If you’re creative, self-motivated, and inspired to make a meaningful impact—this is the place for you. Join us in transforming education and technology while contributing to a rapidly evolving field where innovation thrives!

The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 247,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.