Director, Global Education Partnerships & Study Discovery Tours

**FULL COMMISSION-BASED ROLE**
Only apply if you are genuinely interested in a commission-based position. This role requires a proactive approach and a commitment to achieving results.
About the Role
DANA is looking for an experienced education partnership and business development professional to build international relationships with schools, colleges and universities and develop opportunities for students to experience Singapore.
The ideal candidate should already have a strong network within the education sector and experience organizing international education programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop partnerships with preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Build international school-to-school and institution-to-institution partnerships.
Develop and promote Singapore Education Discovery Tours.
Organize international study tours and student exchange programmes.
Develop school holiday camps and short-term education programmes in Singapore.
Develop university and college student mobility and study programmes.
Work with international education organizations, student groups and education consultants.
Identify new international markets and education partners for DANA.
Coordinate with Singapore schools, education providers and business partners.
Develop long-term relationships that generate recurring student programmes and partnerships.
Represent DANA at education events, school meetings and international education activities.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
5+ years of experience in education, student mobility, international education or business development.
Existing relationships with schools, colleges or universities.
Experience organizing study tours, student exchanges, overseas programmes or school holiday camps.
Strong international network and partnership-building skills.
Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop and close institutional partnerships.
Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Experience in These Areas Is Highly Relevant
🎓 Student Exchange Programs
🌏 International Study Tours
🇸🇬 Singapore Education Discovery Tours
🏕️ School Holiday Camps
🏫 Short-Term Overseas Education Programs
🤝 School-to-School Partnerships
🌐 International Education Collaborations
👨‍🎓 University & College Mobility Programs
Key Deliverables
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver measurable outcomes in five areas:
1. Qualified Education Network
Build a strong pipeline of qualified schools, colleges, and universities with identifiable decision-makers and program potential.
Target: Establish meaningful relationships with priority institutions in selected international markets.
2. New Institutional Partnerships
Convert qualified prospects into formal or active education partnerships with DANA.
Target: Develop a consistent number of new institutional partnerships every quarter.
3. Student Programs
Develop and secure confirmed:
- Study tours
- Student exchange programs
- Holiday camps
- Short-term education programs
- University mobility programs
Target: Build a recurring pipeline of student groups visiting Singapore.
4. Student Volume
Generate actual student participation through partner institutions.
Target: Establish measurable annual student participation and growth across DANA's education programs.
5. Recurring Revenue
Build sustainable education partnerships rather than relying on one-off transactions.
Target: Develop partners capable of generating recurring programmes, repeat student groups and long-term institutional collaboration.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This position is not for someone with only general sales experience.
We are particularly interested in candidates who already have:
An established network within schools, colleges or universities
Direct relationships with school owners, principals, international office directors or education decision-makers
Experience bringing students overseas
Experience organizing study tours or student exchange programs
Experience developing school holiday or short-term international programs
Experience negotiating institutional partnerships
A proven track record of generating student participation
A Strong Candidate Should Be Able to Demonstrate:

Work arrangement
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