Manager, Student Success Pathways

Cotulla Education

Manager of Student Success Pathways at Cotulla Education designing and executing initiatives for graduate employment outcomes. Focused on high-impact strategies for student success across campuses.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Student Success Pathways Manager is responsible for designing and executing scalable, high-impact national initiatives that accelerate graduate employment outcomes across all campuses.
Design and implement a national relocation program that enables graduates to pursue employment opportunities across state lines
Identify high-demand labor markets and align graduate supply to employer needs in those regions
Establish relocation support models (stipends, housing support, employer-sponsored options, or donor-funded programs)
Partner with the Partnerships team to align employers with relocation-ready talent pipelines
Track relocation-driven placements and continuously optimize program effectiveness
Define eligibility criteria and readiness standards for students participating in relocation opportunities
Build and lead a national alumni engagement strategy focused on employment outcomes—not passive engagement
Develop systems to re-engage inactive graduates (MIA populations) and convert them into active job seekers
Create alumni-driven hiring channels, including referral pipelines and peer-to-peer placement support
Partner with campuses and central teams to integrate alumni into ongoing placement efforts
Measure and report on alumni-driven placement impact
Identify and engage alumni in hiring or leadership positions to create direct employer pipelines
Design and launch national apprenticeship or structured hiring programs aligned to employer needs
Partner with employers to create entry-level pipelines that mirror successful models (e.g., teaching assistant-style programs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
5+ years of experience in workforce development, talent placement, recruiting, or employer partnerships
Proven ability to design and scale programs that drive measurable outcomes
Strong business development mindset with experience building employer relationships
Analytical thinker with ability to translate data into action
Experience working across multiple markets or regions preferred
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.

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Hard Skills & Tools

workforce developmenttalent placementprogram designdata analysisemployer partnershipsapprenticeship programshiring programsgraduate employment outcomesrelocation program designalumni engagement strategies

Soft Skills

business developmentanalytical thinkingcross-functional leadershipstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingtactical executionrelationship buildingprogram optimizationcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree