Tony Abruscato

Vice President of University Partnerships @Risepoint

FL, US

Lead strategic relationships with university partners to expand access to high-quality, workforce-relevant online education. Collaborate directly with Presidents, Chancellors, Provosts, and Deans to align institutional goals with Risepoint’s mission and drive sustainable growth.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Partnership Leadership-Serve as the senior liaison between Risepoint and partner university leadership-Build trusted, long-term relationships that advance institutional missions and student success-Identify strategic opportunities for growth through new online programs, workforce partnerships, and innovative learning models.2. Business Development & Portfolio Growth-Drive expansion of online portfolios by identifying and securing new, high-demand academic programs-Collaborate with research and marketing teams to evaluate market trends, program viability, and ROI-Lead development and presentation of business cases and program proposals to university executives.3. Executive Relationship Management-Maintain strong, consultative relationships with Presidents, Provosts, and senior leaders-Translate institutional goals into actionable partnership strategies aligned with Risepoint’s capabilities-Lead executive meetings, partnership reviews, and strategic planning sessions.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration-Partner with Operations, Marketing, Academic Services, and Enrollment teams to ensure seamless execution-Advocate for partner priorities while ensuring internal teams deliver on commitments-Collaborate with the SVP and functional VPs to refine partnership strategy and contribute to company growth.5. Performance & Outcomes Management-Monitor and interpret key performance metrics—enrollment, retention, ROI, and satisfaction-Lead data-informed discussions with partners to drive improvement and optimize outcomes-Ensure each partnership achieves agreed goals for impact, growth, and sustainability.

University of Phoenix

MBA