Elery Rojas
Wix.com
Miami,FL
8
years of professional experience
Strategic partnerships and higher education leader with 10+ years of experience building university programs, employer engagement initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and career readiness strategies. Proven success developing partnerships between academia and industry, driving student engagement, leading large-scale programs, and advancing innovation through technology and AI-powered learning solutions.
Work History
Director of University Programs & Outreach
11 Months- Lead university partnerships and outreach initiatives focused on AI-powered application development, innovation, and workforce readiness.
- Develop strategic collaborations with faculty, academic departments, entrepreneurship centers, and student organizations to expand adoption and engagement.
- Design programs, workshops, and resources that empower students to build real-world solutions using emerging AI technologies.
- Create and manage in-person and virtual events/programs.
- Represent Base44 at conferences, industry events, and higher education forums to strengthen institutional relationships and expand market presence.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives aligning with company goals.
Academic Partnerships Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Built and scaled partnerships with colleges and universities across North America to support digital skills, entrepreneurship, and career readiness initiatives.
- Developed faculty training programs, student workshops, curriculum integrations, and campus engagement strategies.
- Presenter and leader for programming in-person and virtual.
- Collaborated with institutional leaders to implement technology solutions that enhanced teaching, learning, and student success outcomes.
- Served as a strategic advisor for educational institutions seeking to integrate website development, digital presence, and emerging technologies into academic programs.
Assistant Director, Internships & Employer Engagement
3 Years- Managed employer engagement and internship initiatives connecting students with career opportunities across diverse industries.
- Led recruitment programming, internship fairs, employer partnerships, and experiential learning initiatives serving hundreds of students annually.
- Directed the Panther Shadow Program and Micro-Internship initiatives, expanding employer participation and student career exploration opportunities.
- Delivered career development workshops and collaborated with faculty, alumni, and employers to strengthen workforce readiness efforts.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Management
Skills
Strategic Partnerships
Higher Education
University Relations
AI & Innovation Programs
Career Readiness
Experiential Learning
Program Development
Public Speaking
Stakeholder Management
Event Strategy
Workforce Development
Strategic planning
Cross-functional team leadership
Prospecting and networking
Technology integration
Timeline
Director of University Programs & Outreach
Base44
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Academic Partnerships Manager
Wix.com
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Director, Internships & Employer Engagement
Florida International University
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Florida International University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Management
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Carlos Albizu University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Entrepreneurship
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EARLIER EXPERIENCE
- Florida International University – Events Coordinator, Employer Engagement
- Carlos Albizu University – College Recruiter & Admissions Counselor
- Florida International University – First Year Experience Instructor
Technology
- Prompt Engineering & AI Fluency and Workflow Automation: In ChatGPT, Claude, or Google Gemini, Base44, Zapier, Google NotebookLM
- AI-Assisted Content Generation: Canva AI, Claude, Wixel
- CRM Tools + Communications: Salesforce, Salesloft, Gong, Slack, Google
- Education Tools: Canvas, Blackboard
- Virtual hosting environments: Zoom, Webex, Ms Teams, Google