Jay Hatcher

President, New University Partnerships

Jay leads a team dedicated to collaborating with higher education institutions to develop strategic partnerships that successfully attract, retain, and graduate students in university partners’ high-quality, workforce-relevant programs.

Before joining, Jay was Group Vice President for Business Development and Client Management at Wiley. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Business Development and General Counsel at The Learning House. Earlier in his career, he practiced law in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jay holds a JD from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Classics from the University of Mississippi. He and his wife, Libby, have two children. Outside of work, Jay enjoys all racquet sports, traveling, and spending quality time with his family.

What traits do you admire in a leader?

Empathy, collaboration, clarity, coaching, transparency, willingness to listen, total ownership.

What are your core values?

My core values are transparency, honesty, and collaboration, with a focus on delivering on your commitments. I have found that if you are willing to collaborate with others, put in the work, and communicate openly, you will be set up for success.

What is your Risepoint moment?

My Risepoint occurred on March 19, 2012, when I made the move from private practice of law to higher education and joined The Learning House. Through that move, I was afforded the opportunity to move into business development, where I have been fortunate to collaborate with hundreds of colleagues to partner with over 100 universities to change the lives of tens of thousands of students by breaking down barriers and offering them the opportunity to receive quality, affordable, workforce-relevant education.

Jay Hatcher

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