Common App, a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in college admissions, seeks a Vice President, Network Growth. This US-based remote role is responsible for strategically expanding our network of constituents and partners to advance the organization's growth. You will focus on growing member institutions, establishing state partnerships, and broadening reach to new student populations.
What You'll Do
- Strategically expand the organization's network of constituents and partners with a focus on growing member institutions, state partnerships, and the pipeline of students engaging with Common App.
- Identify and cultivate new markets such as community colleges, regional state institutions, and state systems.
- Establish student reach partnerships with organizations such as school districts and CBOs of national scope.
- Broaden reach to learner populations like community college students, transfer students, and independent learners.
- Strategically advance growth in target markets and audiences, expanding the constituent network.
- Pursue this work in close partnership with Marketing, Strategy & Business Development, Product Strategy, and efforts across Constituent Engagement.
What We're Looking For
- Candidates must live in the United States and be willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
- 12+ years of business growth, partnership design and execution, and/or sales experience in the postsecondary education ecosystem.
- 10+ years of leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Higher Education, or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exceptional ability to translate an ambitious vision into concrete, measurable, and actionable long-term strategic plans and successfully drive their execution.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. higher education landscape, including enrollment trends, institutional sectors, access and equity challenges, and the transfer student ecosystem.
- Expert knowledge of strategic growth models, market penetration, and complex business development specifically within the context of a mission-driven, non-profit organization.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex strategies clearly and influence high-level stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and effectively operate within the political, regulatory, and budgetary complexities of state higher education systems and large institutional consortia.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of state or large education organizations data systems.
- Knowledge of current education policy issues and trends impacting states and higher education systems.
- Experience in go-to-market strategies within the higher education sector and/or education technology.
- Experience in the establishment of complex partnerships with state agencies, state university systems, large school districts, and CBOs.
- Experience in leading a business into a new market.
- Leadership experience in large or complex education systems, agencies, or organizations.
- A passion for higher education.
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Network Growth team, reporting to the SVP of Constituent Engagement. Common App strives to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $215,000 - $238,000 + performance-based bonus.
- Market-based salaries and 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% company match.
- Choice of two health insurance plans, Health Savings Account, Vision, and Dental insurance.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Maven virtual clinic, company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Work-life balance in a virtual-first office with monthly remote work and mobile stipends.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), seven company-wide holidays, nine floating holidays, sick leave, and a monthly mental health day.
- One-time office set-up stipend and choice of PC or MAC laptop with peripherals.
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development and growth opportunities within the company.
- Employee Assistance Program, will preparation services, travel assistance, pet insurance, and 1Password family account.
Work Mode
This is a remote, US-based opportunity, operating in a virtual-first office environment.
Common App is an equal opportunity employer.
