Business Development & Operations Coordinator at Twin Cities Jesuit High – Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Business Development & Operations Coordinator supports the Vice President of Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) by identifying, cultivating, and tracking prospective job partners for the CWSP. This individual plays a key role in partner outreach and engagement, Salesforce data tracking, and logistical coordination for external-facing initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, brings strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoys building relationships that support student success.

This position works onsite in Minneapolis, MN; no hybrid or remote work available.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partner Prospecting and Business Development

• Source and research prospective corporate and nonprofit organizations that align with CWSP partnership goals.
• Schedule and prepare materials for introductory meetings with prospective job partners.
• Represent the school and CWSP in external-facing conversations with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Track and follow up on outreach efforts, including email correspondence, phone calls, and meeting notes.
• Assist in the preparation of tailored partnership proposals and presentations.

Salesforce Management and Data Tracking

• Log all prospective and active partner interactions in Salesforce, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Monitor key business development metrics and support the Vice President with data analysis and reporting.
• Manage and maintain partner records, ensuring data quality and alignment with organizational tracking systems.
• Assist with generating reports, dashboards, and partner engagement summaries for internal and board use.

Operational Support for the VP of CWSP

• Manage the Vice President’s calendar of external meetings, presentations, and events.
• Coordinate logistics for corporate engagement events, including tours, presentations, and info sessions.
• Support cross-departmental communications and ensure timely follow-up on internal and external action items.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support the collection, compilation, and analysis of data from multiple sources to generate regular and ad hoc reports that inform program performance, guide strategic decision-making, and support stakeholder communications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience in business development, external affairs, nonprofit operations, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and belief in the potential of all young people.

Preferred Qualifications

• In order to best serve our families and students, bilingual verbal and written skills/fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred; to best represent our students, candidates who identify as Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latina, Black, or are from Somali or East African communities are also strongly preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Catholic Education.

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer and to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Able to communicate, verbally and in writing, with others.
• Able to work in school environment with frequent auditory stimulation and interruptions from students and colleagues.