Campus

Operations

DirectorofOperations

$140–170k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director of Operations at Campus. Skills: Operations management, Process optimization, Financial aid operations. Support critical operational areas. Manage Financial Aid operations”

Industry & Context.

Operations
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years operations leadership, People management skills, Exceptional problem-solving skills, Experience implementing technology-driven process improvements, Project management skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Advanced degree a plus

What You'll Do.

Support critical operational areas

Manage Financial Aid operations

Optimize student financial experience

Ensure team has systems

Ensure team has processes

Ensure team has reporting

Optimize day-to-day operations

Solve operational bottlenecks

Design scalable processes

Improve student experience

Improve staff experience

Spot operational inefficiencies

Create technology-enabled solutions

Partner with Financial Aid leaders

Partner with key stakeholders

Keep student-facing operations running

Serve as strategic advisor

Advise on operational risks

Advise on operational opportunities

Advise on resource planning

Support aid applications

Support aid disbursements

Support billing processes

Support refund processes

Support payment plans

Design scalable processes

Keep cross-functional teams aligned

Keep student-facing processes consistent

Partner with Product/Eng

Roll out tech solutions

Streamline operations

Establish performance metrics

Identify issues early

Continuously improve service

Flex into new operational areas

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partners; Admissions; Registrar; Student Success; Financial Aid; Product

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

About Campus Campus https://campus.edu/ is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait. At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4289374-1&h=905796532&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4174213-1%26h%3D410953500%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fastcompany.com%252F91036638%252Fcampus-most-innovative-companies-2024%26a%3DMost%2BInnovative%2BCompanies%2Bof%2B2024&a=Most+Innovative+Companies+of+2024. We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others. The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us! About the role We are looking for a Director of Operations to support and scale critical operational areas at Campus. In the next year, your primary focus will be Financial Aid and the operational processes that support the student financial experience, ensuring the team has the right systems, processes, and reporting in place to run smoothly. Over time, this role may expand to other operational areas as Campus grows. Report

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