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Senior Member Relations Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App, Arlington, TX, United States


About Us Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced account management professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Member Relations Manager.

Responsibilities As a member of the Member Relations team, and reporting to the Senior Manager, Member Services, this position provides strategic advice to assigned member colleges and universities that use Common App, in addition to serving in a leadership role within the Member Services team. They bring expertise and focus on serving a sector of members that may include, but is not limited to, community colleges, regional state systems, or institutions that admit the majority of their applicants. They offer advanced technical expertise, acting as a designated subject matter expert in supporting and meeting the needs of this sector of higher education and drive product and service adoption. Additionally, the Senior Member Relations Manager serves as a coach and mentor, providing leadership to the team and acting as an escalation point. The Senior Member Relations Manager serves as the primary contact to assigned member colleges throughout the application year, performing tasks such as offering best practices regarding the configuration of school-specific requirements within the application platform, guidance on how to leverage the full portfolio of Common App programs and services, sharing industry trends, pertinent information. The Senior Member Relations Manager works to ensure a smooth experience for member institutions throughout the application year.

Requirements This role requires:

Candidates must live in the United States

Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat

Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years of successful, progressive experience in account management or customer services, management, project management, communications

At least 3-5 years of experience in college recruitment or admissions

Experience in one or more of the following sectors within higher education: community colleges, regional state systems, institutions that admit the majority of their applicants, institutions serving a significant number of transfer or independent students

Demonstrates mastery of core technical skills and uses them effectively

Critical Thinking: Analyzes problems, identifies patterns, and proposes innovative solutions

Takes ownership of tasks and seeks opportunities to contribute beyond assigned responsibilities Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships and rapport with stakeholders

Exceptional verbal and written communication and listening skills, including the ability to present and respond to questions from diverse audiences, internal and external, in a positive and concise manner

Must possess outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously

Must be a quick learner in order to understand new technology and communicate technical concepts to different audiences while paying special attention to detail

Ability to understand organizational structure, products, and processes to educate both internal teams and member schools.

Must work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while also being a strong individual contributor

Professional demeanor and positive attitude

Knowledge of Common App portfolio of products and services and organization

Demonstrated ability to achieve or surpass established service goals and performance metrics

Exceeded expectations, internally and externally, in the member relations manager level position

The ideal candidate will possess:

Analytical ability

Working knowledge of Google Suite

Bilingual, Spanish is preferred.

Experience using enrollment CRMs such as Slate, EAB, etc

A passion for higher education is a plus.

Pay Range

$75,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Work-Life balance

Virtual-first office

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Seven company-wide holidays

Nine floating holidays*

Sick leave

Monthly mental health day

floating holidays prorated depending on start date

Virtual-first support

Choice of PC or 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

Financial security

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

Health & wellness

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 add insurance

Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents

Company provided short and long‑term disability insurance

Career development

Budgeted annual funds for professional development

Growth opportunities within the company

Additional perks

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

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team‑oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

How Do I Apply To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

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