Manager, Student Success Pathways

Role Overview

• The Student Success Pathways Manager is responsible for designing and executing scalable, high-impact national initiatives that accelerate graduate employment outcomes across all campuses.
• Design and implement a national relocation program that enables graduates to pursue employment opportunities across state lines
• Identify high-demand labor markets and align graduate supply to employer needs in those regions
• Establish relocation support models (stipends, housing support, employer-sponsored options, or donor-funded programs)
• Partner with the Partnerships team to align employers with relocation-ready talent pipelines
• Track relocation-driven placements and continuously optimize program effectiveness
• Define eligibility criteria and readiness standards for students participating in relocation opportunities
• Build and lead a national alumni engagement strategy focused on employment outcomes—not passive engagement
• Develop systems to re-engage inactive graduates (MIA populations) and convert them into active job seekers
• Create alumni-driven hiring channels, including referral pipelines and peer-to-peer placement support
• Partner with campuses and central teams to integrate alumni into ongoing placement efforts
• Measure and report on alumni-driven placement impact
• Identify and engage alumni in hiring or leadership positions to create direct employer pipelines
• Design and launch national apprenticeship or structured hiring programs aligned to employer needs
• Partner with employers to create entry-level pipelines that mirror successful models (e.g., teaching assistant-style programs)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of experience in workforce development, talent placement, recruiting, or employer partnerships
• Proven ability to design and scale programs that drive measurable outcomes
• Strong business development mindset with experience building employer relationships
• Analytical thinker with ability to translate data into action
• Experience working across multiple markets or regions preferred
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.