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Strategic Partner Specialist

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 97041

Posted On 10/22/2026

Job Overview

To serve as the primary account manager and consultant connecting regional business leaders with NICC’s trades, credit, and short-term training pipelines. Drive strategic regional workforce alignment by identifying, consulting with, and securing formal commitments from employer partners across the district. This role ensures that employer partners are engaged year-round, actively participate in the student experience, and directly contribute to the curriculum, design, and continuous improvement of NICC’s short-term training programs. The Employer Liaison strengthens NICC’s talent pipeline by building strong, ongoing relationships that help students transition seamlessly from training to employment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Workforce Development, Education, or related field required. Prefer 3 or more years of professional experience in business development, consultative B2B sales, high-stakes stakeholder facilitation, or workforce development. Proven track record of influencing executive decision-makers and achieving target outcomes.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Experience in collaborating, building relationships, and problem solving. Ability to translate employer needs into program improvements with professionalism and a focus on the customers. Commitment to NICC’s student-first approach. Must be able to travel to employer sites, NICC locations, and community events within the district, including evening or early morning meetings, according to employer availability.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

Phone

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Fax

creeryn@nicc.edu

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$52,882.00

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261022

End Date

20261130

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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