Campus Ambassador Program Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in the United States is seeking a Campus Ambassador Program Manager to build and launch a national campus ambassador program from the ground up. This role blends program management, recruiting, event planning, marketing, and stakeholder relationship building.

Travel will be extensive, particularly during the launch, with 50-70% travel. The ideal candidate will drive engagement across colleges and universities nationwide, partner with Sales, Marketing, and University

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in program management, recruiting, marketing, sales, higher education, or related fields.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build processes and programs from scratch.
• Experience leading initiatives without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable presenting, training, and engaging with students and university partners.
• Experience with campus marketing, ambassador programs, recruiting, or higher education is highly preferred.
• CRM and reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, launch, and scale a national Campus Ambassador Program.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and coach student ambassadors.
• Partner with colleges and universities to support campus initiatives.
• Develop ambassador training programs and onboarding materials.
• Plan and execute campus events, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success teams.
• Create processes, timelines, and operational frameworks for program growth.
• Track program performance through KPIs, reporting, and analytics.
• Manage campus engagement, ambassador retention, and recruitment efforts.
• Travel extensively to support ambassador training, campus events, and university partnerships.

Skills

Program management

Recruiting

Marketing

Sales

Higher education

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Campus Ambassador Program Manager

Direct Hire | Preferred CA, NV, AZ or Midwest Location | $75,000-$85,000 + Bonus | 50-70% Travel

Our client is seeking a Campus Ambassador Program Manager to build and launch a national campus ambassador program from the ground up. This newly created role is ideal for someone who thrives in highly visible, fast-paced environments and enjoys combining program management, recruiting, event planning, marketing, and relationship building.

Overview

This individual will be responsible for developing and managing a network of student ambassadors across colleges and universities nationwide. The role will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and University stakeholders to increase student engagement, drive program adoption, and create memorable campus experiences.

This is a highly project-driven role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Extensive travel will be required, particularly during the initial launch and growth of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, launch, and scale a national Campus Ambassador Program
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and coach student ambassadors
• Partner with colleges and universities to support campus initiatives
• Develop ambassador training programs and onboarding materials
• Plan and execute campus events, promotions, and marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success teams
• Create processes, timelines, and operational frameworks for program growth
• Track program performance through KPIs, reporting, and analytics
• Manage campus engagement, ambassador retention, and recruitment efforts
• Travel extensively to support ambassador training, campus events, and university partnerships

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3-5+ years of experience in program management, recruiting, marketing, sales, higher education, or related fields
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to build processes and programs from scratch
• Experience leading initiatives without direct authority
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable presenting, training, and engaging with students and university partners
• Experience with campus marketing, ambassador programs, recruiting, or higher education is highly preferred
• CRM and reporting experience preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created role with the opportunity to build a program from the ground up
• High visibility and direct impact on company growth
• Significant autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to work with colleges and universities nationwide
• Strong bonus potential
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization