Member Recruitment Manager – 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 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 Higher Education professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App is currently searching for a Member Recruitment Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Member Recruitment, the Member Recruitment Manager will primarily support membership growth throughout all phases of the member recruitment lifecycle, including prospecting and recruitment, welcoming and orientation, and transition to implementation and onboarding with a focus on community colleges. Additionally, they may help build and support partnership strategies based on the unique needs of community colleges in conjunction with other teams as needed.

As a member of the Recruitment and Onboarding team within the Member Impact division, they are responsible for supporting the development and execution of recruiting, education, and constituent development and engagement strategies to positively promote the vision, mission, and brand of Common App through membership, events, and other special programs and projects.

• Candidates must live in the United States
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, communications, marketing, public relations or similar degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in community college higher education either as student and/or employee with knowledge of the admissions process and enrollment management
• 3-5 years of account management and/or business development experience.
• Deep understanding of the unique value and needs of community colleges
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, fellow managers, and member colleges and universities
• Possess outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage many priorities within assigned deadlines
• Professionalism and customer service focused; proven relationship‑building skills at all levels of an organization
• Ability to understand organizational structure, products, and processes to educate both internal teams and prospective members.
• Work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment while also being a strong individual contributor
• Working knowledge of Google Suite
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Meet
• Project management experience
• Analytical skills needed to perform survey and data analysis.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

$75,000 – $83,892.60

• 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…