About StudentsBoat
StudentsBoat is building a trusted platform that helps international students find verified housing, compatible roommates, and everything they need to settle into life in a new country, from bank accounts and SIM cards to a welcoming community. We launch in Spring 2027 and are backed by Oregon's startup ecosystem, including Portland State University, VertueLab, TiE Oregon, RAIN Catalysts, Business Oregon, and Janus Innovation Hub.
About the role
As University Partnerships Manager you build our relationships with universities and education partners. You work with international student offices, housing teams, and study-abroad programs so that StudentsBoat becomes a trusted resource for students before they even arrive.
What you'll do
- Identify and reach out to international student offices, housing offices, admissions, and study-abroad teams
- Set up partnerships such as orientation sessions, resource listings, and co-branded arrival guides
- Build relationships with education agents and exchange programs
- Coordinate the Campus Ambassador program with partner universities
- Prepare partnership proposals and presentations, and follow up until agreements are in place
- Track partnerships and their results
On the StudentsBoat platform
- Set up university pages and partner resources on the platform
- Add university-specific information: campus locations, housing guidelines, and orientation dates
- Collect feedback from universities to improve how students are onboarded
What we're looking for
- Experience in higher education, international student services, admissions, or B2B partnerships
- Professional communication and presentation skills
- Understand the challenges international students face
- 8-12 hours a week to give
Nice to have
- An existing network in university international offices
- Experience working with study-abroad programs or education agents
- A graduate degree
What you'll get
- Build relationships with universities across the US
- Work directly with the founders
- Certificate of completion, LinkedIn recommendation, and reference letter
- Rewards for signed partnerships where offered, confirmed in writing when you are selected
Compensation
This is a volunteer role. Depending on the role, you may also earn commission or per-referral rewards. Any rewards and their terms are confirmed with you in writing when you are selected.
Quick answers about this role
What does a University Partnerships Manager do at StudentsBoat?
Build relationships with universities and education partners so every incoming international student hears about StudentsBoat. Key responsibilities include: identify and reach out to international student offices, housing offices, admissions, and study-abroad teams; set up partnerships such as orientation sessions, resource listings, and co-branded arrival guides; build relationships with education agents and exchange programs.
Is the University Partnerships Manager role paid?
This is a volunteer role. Depending on the role, you may also earn commission or per-referral rewards. Any rewards and their terms are confirmed with you in writing when you are selected.
How many hours a week does the University Partnerships Manager role take?
About 8-12 hours a week, on a flexible schedule you set yourself.
Where is the University Partnerships Manager role based?
It is a remote role open to people in the United States.
Who can apply for the University Partnerships Manager role?
Requirements: experience in higher education, international student services, admissions, or B2B partnerships; professional communication and presentation skills; understand the challenges international students face; 8-12 hours a week to give.
How do I apply for the University Partnerships Manager role?
Apply with the form on this page, or email info@studentsboat.com with the subject "Application: University Partnerships Manager". We review applications and reply by email.