Start date: ASAP

Location: Miami-Fort Lauderdale; Tampa - St. Petersburg; Orlando - Kissimmee - Sanford

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About BASTA

Since 2016, BASTA has worked with thousands of first-generation college students of color to launchtheir careers and change the face of leadership in the workforce, resulting in the country's best jobplacement outcomes. Through personalized AI-powered career planning, best-in-class coaching, andnetworking with top 100 employers, New York-based job seekers in BASTA’s Fellowship program findgreat jobs at nearly twice the rate of their peers. Our Powered By BASTA program is scaling this impactthrough game-changing analytics and online support that supercharges colleges’ career successprograms so students nationwide can accelerate their professional journey.

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Scope and Problem

American undergrads are facing a job market beset by systemic underemployment. The problem isespecially severe for the nearly 5 million first-generation college students: only 44% of first-gen studentsof color land a job that requires their degree, and only 20% earn a living wage within a year ofgraduation.These trailblazers have the smarts, skills, and experience to land a job that leverages their degree, payswell, and forges a path to a thriving career. BASTA partners with colleges, nonprofits, and employers tobuild that bridge of opportunity.

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The Person

The Higher Education Strategic Partnership Consultant will play a crucial role in expanding Basta's impactwithin the university sector in Miami, Tampa, and/or Orlando, FL. Leveraging their extensive networkand deep understanding of higher education, this consultant will identify and engage key institutionsthat align with Basta's mission. They will be instrumental in opening doors, facilitating senior-levelintroductions, and positioning Basta as a valuable partner in advancing career readiness forfirst-generation students of color. This consultant will create opportunities for Basta to establishtransformative partnerships with universities, ultimately scaling our proven approach to career readinessacross diverse academic institutions.

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Key Responsibilities

● Strategy Development

○ Leveraging our existing market analysis; develop a strategic outreach plan for each tier oftarget institutions, customizing approaches based on institutional priorities and keystakeholders.

● Target Institution Analysis

○ Build and maintain a tiered list of potential partner institutions, evaluating factors suchas:

■ Student demographics (e.g., percentage of first-generation students, diversitymetrics)

■ Existing career services and student success programs

■ Institutional priorities and strategic plans

■ Funding allocated for student success initiatives

■ Alumni engagement levels and career outcome metrics

○ Categorize institutions based on potential impact, readiness for partnership, andalignment with our growth strategy.

● Stakeholder Engagement

○ Leverage your extensive network in higher education to facilitate warm introductions tokey decision-makers, including but not limited to:

● University Presidents and Provosts; Deans of Student Affairs; Directorsof Career Services; Alumni Relations and Development leaders

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Qualifications

● 10+ years of experience in higher education administration, consulting, or relevant fields.

● Extensive network of contacts at the decision-making level in various universities (paying closeattention to MSIs, HBCUs, and HSIs).

● Strong understanding of the challenges and priorities in higher education, particularly related tocareer services and student success.

● Proven track record of facilitating partnerships or sales in the education sector.

● Excellent communication and presentation skills

● Passion for Basta's mission of supporting first-generation college students of color.

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How To Apply

● Submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter (500 words max) highlighting your network andconnections to Florida universities to arathi.ravier@projectbasta.com.