Head of Credit Mobility – Competency Solutions

Trellis

Head of Credit Mobility & Competency Solutions leading the design of products for academic credit. Sits at intersection of product strategy and higher education policy for Trellis Strategies.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product development and scaling initiatives within higher education and workforce development. Proven ability to manage financial sustainability and execute strategic plans, including earned revenue strategies.

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Product DevelopmentEarned Revenue StrategyFinancial ManagementStrategic PlanningHigher Education Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementP&L AccountabilityProgram LaunchBusiness Model DevelopmentMarket Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipRelationship BuildingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationWorkforce DevelopmentEducation TechnologyNonprofit Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and scaling of a product suite that enables learners to earn academic credit for prior competencies.
Build and manage the operating budget and P&L for the company, with accountability for financial sustainability.
Define and own the company's strategic plan, including go-to-market strategy, competitive positioning, and growth milestones.
Develop and execute an earned revenue strategy for the product suite.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, workforce development, or education-technology settings.
Demonstrated experience developing and launching a product, program, or initiative from early stage to scale.
Experience developing and executing earned revenue or fee-for-service business models in an education, nonprofit, or workforce context.
Established relationships with, or credibility among, institutional academic leaders, including registrars, provosts, and transfer offices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, market data, and internal equity.
Eligible for a corporate annual incentive, subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors.
Trellis offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, along with 12 paid holidays.