Overseeing efforts to engage with representatives of state systems and members as they pursue large-scale solutions to access post-secondary opportunities.
Manage comprehensive and customized approaches to support the implementation of Common App offerings at the state level.
Ensure states are successful thereby retaining and growing state level impact.

Requirements

Candidates must live in the United States.
Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
Bachelor's degree or relevant preferred experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5-8 years of experience with higher education relationship-building and/or advocacy.
Solid understanding of undergraduate and post-traditional college application landscape and technology differentiators of key competitors with project management experience and skills.
Success in assisting with the creation and documentation of business plans.
Strong organizational and management skills, preferably in a collaborative, team environment.
Passion for education and technology and its opportunity to enable better learning opportunities for students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Comfortable and effective in small-group and large-group presentations.
Highly effective in follow-thru to ensure clear communication and deliverable of next steps.
Results-oriented with mental flexibility, creativity, analytical ability, and sound judgment.
Success in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills. Comfortable leveraging data to analyze results and outcomes of initiatives they are leading.
Strong organizational and management skills, preferably in a collaborative, team environment.
Agile or other project management methodology experience and training.
Professional experience or knowledge of higher education state systems and organizations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, or related software.
Proficient with Tableau or other reporting tools.
Experience in education administration, communications, business, and/or marketing.
Agile or other project management methodology experience and training.
Displays a deep understanding of technical concepts and industry trends.
Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring junior team members.
Makes well-informed decisions based on experience and data analysis.

Benefits

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays*
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
Choice of PC of MAC laptop
May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office set-up stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend
Market-based salaries
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan
5% company contribution
additional 5% company match
3-year vesting schedule
Participation may begin immediately
Choice of two health insurance plans
Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
Company provided life and ad&d insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company
Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata analysisbusiness planningrelationship-buildingadvocacyhigher education administrationcommunicationsmarketingreporting toolstechnical concepts

Soft Skills

organizational skillsmanagement skillscommunication skillsleadership qualitiescreativityanalytical abilitymental flexibilityresults-orientedcollaborativepresentation skills