Director, Industry Advisor – Student Information Systems
Salesforce
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $234,990 - $314,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- leverage deep SIS experience in education to provide a perspective on industry challenges, policy landscapes, and priorities for academic leaders and registrars
- develop scalable go-to-market points of view with clear strategic perspectives on how institutions can modernize student information system capabilities
- deliverables include thought leadership, strategic POVs, partner strategy, RFx messaging, and enablement materials
- partner with sales leaders, the implementation partner ecosystem, and the Salesforce SIS product development team to ensure program, sales, technology investments, and product features align with measurable sales objectives
- craft solutions based on unique higher education and K-12 education missions, budget cycles, existing technology investments, and procurement requirements
- engage directly with customers to deliver vision-aligned roadmaps and measurable value
- navigate complex environments involving an institution’s C-suite, academic leaders, education CIOs, registrars, enrollment management leaders, and procurement teams
- represent Salesforce at K-12 and higher education SIS and EdTech conferences and lead high-level engagements
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience within leadership (e.g., registrar, enrollment leader, academic affairs, or CIO office)
- managing education SIS platforms
- managing education technology programs
- deep understanding of the education SIS stakeholder experience
- use cases (enrollment, attendance, grading, academic records)
- legacy modernization
- data integration
- FERPA compliance
- familiarity with education budget cycles
- institutional funding mechanisms
- public procurement processes
- exceptional writing and presentation skills
- ability to influence education leaders and large audiences at national conferences
- proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
- ability to synthesize complex challenges into actionable strategies
- ability to travel up to 50%
Benefits
- time off programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- mental health support
- paid parental leave
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- employee stock purchasing program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SIS managementeducation technology program managementdata integrationlegacy modernizationuse casesFERPA compliance
Soft Skills
exceptional writing skillspresentation skillsinfluenceleadershipstrategic thinkingsynthesis of complex challenges