Associate Portfolio Manager

Stukent; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stukent is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager to support educational solutions in higher education. You will serve as the Voice of the Customer (VOC), gathering educator and student feedback to shape product direction and portfolio decisions.

This remote role requires residency in Stukent's approved operating states and involves collaboration with Product, Content, Sales, and Customer Success to translate feedback into actionable recommendations that improve market fit.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of higher education curriculum and classroom environments.
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in education or ed-tech (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of the higher education market to identify trends and needs.
• Gather educator feedback to inform product enhancements and new solutions.
• Analyze customer feedback and market data to identify themes and insights.
• Translate customer needs into actionable insights for internal teams.
• Collaborate with product development and content teams to align offerings.
• Support portfolio planning and strategy with market data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Market analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Self-motivated

Education

Higher education knowledge

Education/ed-tech experience (preferred)

Job description

The Associate Portfolio Manager plays a key role in supporting the success of our educational solutions in the higher education market. Serving as a Voice of the Customer (VOC), you’ll help ensure our classroom solutions align with the evolving needs of educators and students. You’ll gather and translate customer insights, analyze market trends, and collaborate across teams to help shape offerings that are relevant, effective, and responsive to the market.

About Stukent:

At Stukent, our mission is simple but powerful: Help educators help students help the world. We are a fast-growing Edtech company poised to transform the classroom. We build first-in-the-world Simternships™ and cutting-edge digital courseware that give students the real-world skills they need to launch their careers. We're a partner to thousands of educators worldwide in both higher education and high school. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on education, you’ve found the right place.

Operating States:

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in one of Stukent’s approved operating states to be considered for employment. Our hiring states for this position are Idaho, Utah, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Typical Job Duties

• Conduct research and analysis of the higher education market to identify emerging trends, customer needs, market gaps, and competitive offerings.
• Support the Portfolio Director in gathering and synthesizing feedback from educators and other stakeholders to inform product enhancements and new solutions.
• Analyze customer feedback, market data, and other relevant information to identify themes and provide actionable recommendations.
• Help represent the Voice of the Customer (VOC) by translating customer needs and feedback into meaningful insights for internal teams.
• Partner with product development and content teams to help ensure products and solutions align with the needs of educators and students.
• Support product-market fit efforts by gathering, organizing, and analyzing relevant customer and market data.
• Assist in preparing research, materials, and recommendations to support product development and portfolio decisions.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution

• Contribute to go-to-market efforts by providing Sales and Marketing with relevant market insights, customer perspectives, product information, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Customer Success, Customer Support, Sales, and other cross-functional partners to gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve product success.
• Provide research, data, and insights to support portfolio planning, prioritization, and overall strategy.
• Monitor market and customer developments and communicate relevant findings to the Portfolio Director and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of higher education curriculum, instructional practices, and classroom environments.
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize information and identify meaningful insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A passion for education and a commitment to supporting educators and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educationor ed-tech

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Stukent, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is critical to our success and mission, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.