Member Relations Manager - US Based Remote Opportunity
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Remote
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 helps 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 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.
If you are an experienced Member Relations Manager 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 Member Relations Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Member Relations Manager provides strategic advice to a portfolio of assigned member colleges and universities that are members of Common App. The 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 member-specific requirements within the application, sharing industry trends, member-specific statistics, and other pertinent information. The Member Relations Manager works to ensure a smooth experience for member institutions throughout the application year.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires:
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-4 years of customer/member service background.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation skills and active listening skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage many accounts and priorities.
- 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 members.
- Highly collaborative with the ability to effectively work as part of a team and as an individual contributor.
- Professional, positive and friendly approach; at ease when meeting new people and able to quickly build rapport, via phone, email, and in person.
- Working knowledge of Google Suite.
- Member-centered approach to work, with a personal goal to exceed expectations and determine systemic root causes for issues.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of Common App software and organization.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, staff, and member colleges and universities in a concise and positive manner.
- Analytical ability.
- Experience with Salesforce and Acuity Scheduling.
- Project or account management experience
- Experience in higher education
PAY RANGE
$59,000 - $61,000
Benefits
Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:
- 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 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
- 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 ad&d 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.
PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:
During the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:
- Provide a job offer without an interview
- Ask for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason
- Request banking or credit card information
- Direct you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation
As we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.
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Candidates must live in the United States Must live in the United States
Benefits/Perks403b retirement plan Company-wide holidays Competitive salary Extensive benefits package Financial Security Flexible Spending Account Floating Holidays Health savings account Holidays Mental health day Mobile stipend Monthly mental health day Office set-up stipend Paid Time Off Performance-based bonus Remote work stipend Sick Leave Virtual first environment Virtual-first office Virtual-first support Work-life balance
Tasks- Ensure smooth experience for members
- Provide strategic advice
- Recruiting
- Serve as primary contact
Account management Active Listening Acuity scheduling Communication Customer service Google Suite Higher education Organizational Payroll Presentation Project Management Recruiting Salesforce Statistics Technical communication
Experience2-4 years
EducationBachelor's degree Equivalent combination of education and experience Equivalent experience Four year college degree Higher Education Statistics
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9