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Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
New Business Development Officer, Education and Partnerships
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
The New Business Development Officer, Education & Partnerships serves as a key member of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing (GIDDN), responsible for directing the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Institute educational products and partner engagement efforts. This role operates at the intersection of education, CE accreditation, and external partnerships, ensuring that educational offerings are high-quality, aligned with ANCC standards, and responsive to workforce needs.
The New Business Development Officer serves as the designated Lead Nurse Planner for Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD), with responsibility for directing and managing activity-level compliance and operationalizing accreditation standards, in collaboration with the Accredited Provider Program Director (Associate Director). The role also plays a central role in advancing the Institute's national reach by cultivating relationships with health systems and supporting adoption of educational offerings.
Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Associate Director (APPD), the New Business Development Officer serves as a critical bridge between strategy and implementation. The position exercises independent judgment in managing cross-functional projects, engaging subject matter experts and partners, and advancing complex initiatives from concept through execution. Through this work, the New Business Development Officer helps ensure that Institute priorities are translated into high-quality programs, meaningful partnerships, and measurable impact.
Health System Partnerships and Growth

• Lead the cultivation, development, and management of relationships with health systems.
• Drive partner engagement efforts that expand adoption of Institute educational offerings and generate new organizational collaborations.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective partners, guiding organizations from initial engagement through implementation and long-term partnership.

Accreditation & Continuing Professional Development

• Serve as the Institute's Lead Nurse Planner for all continuing professional development activities.
• Direct and manage all activity-level alignment of educational offerings with ANCC NCPD standards, including documentation, compliance processes, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director (APPD) to ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements.

Educational Content Development and Management

• Direct later-stage development, refinement, and completion of educational products, ensuring that feedback from senior leadership, subject matter experts, and stakeholders is effectively incorporated into final deliverables.
• Manage final scripting, module review, quality assurance, and preparation for launch or dissemination.
• Ensure educational products align with professional nursing standards, Institute priorities, and instructional design best practices.

Academic and Experiential Learning

• Collaborate with St. John Fisher University faculty and staff to co-design and implement experiential learning opportunities.
• Support integration of Institute content into academic programs.

Curriculum Review, Refinement, and Implementation

• Direct and participate in curriculum review cycles, pilot implementations, and refinement processes.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external experts to implement continuous improvement strategies.

SME Coordination and Content Ecosystem

• In collaboration with the Associate Director, direct engagement with project SMEs, ensuring alignment with Institute priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day coordination of contributors across multiple projects.

Summit and National Convening Support

• Collaborate with the Associate Director and Executive Director on the design - and direct the execution - of content for national convenings, including calls for abstracts, poster sessions, ignite presentations, and roundtables.
• Manage selection processes and content curation to ensure quality and alignment with strategic priorities.

Scholarship and Dissemination

• Contribute to presentations, publications, and other scholarly outputs in collaboration with senior leadership.

Education / Experience
Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Master's degree in nursing (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, or related nursing specialty).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in nursing, with minimum 3 years of experience in nursing education, professional development, curriculum design, or continuing professional development.
• Experience with ANCC NCPD standards or continuing education accreditation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing educational programs or curricula in academic and/or health system settings.
• Experience working with or on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Competencies / Skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk, working on a computer).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10-20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
• Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances and bending or reaching as needed.

Supervision of Employees
Functional supervision of external SMEs/consultants
Work Environment
Hybrid in-person/remote. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be approved; domestic travel up to 20%
Equipment to be Used
Job Type
Full-time
Work Hours
35 hours/week, 12 months
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested
3
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edutitleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
$75,500.00 - $88,800.00 per year
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00815P
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant