Head of Student Services

Stride; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 480.000 - 667.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A national online training provider is seeking a Head of Student Services to lead initiatives ensuring student course completion and successful job placements. This role requires overseeing the full learner lifecycle, including effective onboarding, engagement, and outcome strategies. A Bachelor's degree and ten years of related experience are required, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills.

Serviços

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Qualificações

• Ten years of related experience required.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Experience in enhancing student services.

Responsabilidades

• Lead initiatives to ensure student course completion and job placement.
• Design and implement strategies for learner success.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance student experience.

Conhecimentos

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to manage projects across departments

Ability to lead and develop high performing teams

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

MedCerts – a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of allied healthcare and IT, it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 45 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 55,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare and academic organizations to build talent pipelines, and provide the option of articulated college credit to our students. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. For more information, visit medcerts.com .

MedCerts students receive grants and funding from federal and state agencies including, but not limited to, MyCAA, ARMY COOL, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds. To be eligible to receive these funds MedCerts must stay in compliance with the performance standards of these agencies as well as maintain good standing with each states Department of Education and/or other training provider licensing authorities.

SUMMARY : We’re seeking a Head of Student Services to lead the charge in ensuring our students not only complete their courses, but also achieve meaningful outcomes — from certification to job placement. As Head of Student Services, you will own the full learner lifecycle — from onboarding through engagement, course completion, certification, job readiness, and ultimately, job placement. You’ll design and implement strategies, systems, and support structures that maximize learner success, satisfaction, and career outcomes. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role that combines operations, coaching, customer success, and career services .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Participate in the development of student services team strategy and planning and translate strategy into tactical execution and operational implementation.
• Generate, analyze and evaluate all necessary reports and student data to ensure team goals and objectives are achieved. Based upon analysis, make appropriate recommendations when necessary.
• Develop, track, report, and continuously improve KPIs on learner success, retention, and placement metrics
• Collaborate cross functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, IT, and others to create a cohesive student experience and enable programmatic improvements based on student feedback and outcomes
• Design and oversee a scalable student onboarding process to ensure learners start strong
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to keep students motivated and on track throughout the program
• Use data to identify at-risk learners and deploy timely interventions to ensure timely course completion
• Support students in preparing for and passing certification exams
• Manage a job-readiness program, including resume reviews, mock interviews and soft skills training
• Establish scalable job search support systems, including job boards, employer connections, and coaching resources
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive offerings, costs and benefits and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide leadership for the team and deliver results through effective training, coaching and development.
• Manage team performance, which includes delivering consistent quality feedback, providing reinforcement and recognition when appropriate, taking corrective action when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 5-10 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ten (10) years of related experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to manage projects across departments to ensure deadlines are hit
• Ability to lead and develop high performing teams
• Work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance
• Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: MedCerts considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $90,137.20-125,000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.