<p>How to Apply</p> <p>A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Assistant Director of Business Development is responsible for managing our organization's ambitious business growth strategy. They will devise plans and strategies for developing new markets and will increase market penetration for our products and services in existing markets, supported by an international business development team. They will work with a network of test centers, preparation centers, institutional affiliates, and other stakeholders and strategic partners to ensure both the growth of the exams, and the successful delivery of our products.</p> <p>As a member of the management team, the Assistant Director of Business Development contributes to the development and delivery of our organization's strategic objectives and business plan, and ensures that business decisions remain focused on the needs of existing and potential customers.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Michigan Language Assessment is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Business Development to lead our growing business in the Asia Pacific region, including managing teams in India and the Philippines. One of your key responsibilities is to manage our organization's ambitious business growth strategy. You will create strategies to expand into new markets while growing our market share in the existing markets. You'll be supported by your team in growing and managing our network of test centers, preparation centers, institutional affiliates, and key partners across the Asia Pacific region, helping to drive exam growth and ensure smooth delivery of our products. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Business Development, you will be part of a dynamic team that combines strategic vision with creativity and a strong focus on customer and markets. Michigan Language Assessment is jointly owned by the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, giving you the opportunity to utilize resources and expertise from two world-renowned institutions.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>The Michigan Language Assessment team is diverse, dynamic, and committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion, support, innovation, adaptability, quality, and trust. You'll have the chance to collaborate with peers from more than a dozen countries as you help us grow domestically and globally. We believe in hard work and the importance of personal time. We believe good ideas can come from anyone in the organization. We believe that difficult projects and hard tasks can be accomplished in an atmosphere that's collegial and supportive, because we're all in this together.</p> <p>To find out more about Michigan Language Assessment, visit us at https://michiganassessment.org/about-us</p>