Manager-Outreach

Pioneer Academics; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Work (Hybrid Schedule- T/W/Th

Free retirement advising

Job summary

Pioneer Academics is seeking an Outreach Manager to lead regional initiatives that boost applications from high school students. This hybrid/remote role focuses on designing events, building partnerships with schools and educators, and driving awareness across the US.

You will report to the Director of Outreach and collaborate with Admissions and Scholar Success teams. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in outreach or business development, excellent communication skills, and a strong

Qualifications

• Three to seven years in business development, sales or outreach, preferably in education.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, educators and administrators.
• Willingness to lead initiatives, train and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage regional outreach initiatives to drive applications.
• Lead events, presentations and follow-up conversations for prospective students and families.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, educators and stakeholders nationwide.
• Monitor KPIs, provide feedback, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
• Oversee travel and regional budget; recruit and mentor team members as needed.

Skills

Student-centric mindset

Excellent oral and written comms

Self-motivated and directed

Independent work capability

Learner’s mindset

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree (top100 preferred)

Tools

MS Office or Google Suite

Web conferencing tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Position:

Manager- Outreach (Business Development)

Location:

Jenkintown, PA (Hybrid) or Remote (PA, NJ, NY, FL, OH, or NC only)

Organization Description:

Pioneer Academics is a growing global organization that offers transformative co-curricular educational programming to students from around the world. Based in the Philadelphia region, Pioneer has employees working in multiple countries in roles ranging from outreach development to instructional design. Culture in this team is prioritized and celebrated, and key aspects of that culture include integrity, accountability, and the keen ability to solve AND seek problems to spark innovation. Pioneer Academics has the rare combination of being a values-prioritizing public benefit corporation that has also been named to the Inc 5000list of fastest growing companies

Mission of the Position:

The Outreach Manager will report to the Director of Outreach. The mission of the role is to develop and implement regional outreach initiatives to achieve the organization's outreach goals. Pioneer attracts the highest caliber and most intellectually ambitious high school students to apply for its institutes. The Outreach Manager will design, implement and manage activities that drive awareness and applications from the top students. These activities include presentations, events, and follow-up conversations. The Outreach Manager will develop and maintain robust relationships with students, parents, educators, counselors, and schools in the US and possibly other countries, leading to more applications and enhanced experiences among all stakeholders. The role will be responsible for analyzing the market landscape and trends to identify opportunities and threats, and adjusting outreach strategies accordingly. The Outreach Manager will prepare regular reports for senior management that highlight achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement. The Outreach Manager will work closely with other departments such as Reputation Management, Admissions, and Scholar Success to ensure a cohesive approach to outreach and key stakeholder engagement. The role requires management of events with Pioneer prospective students, parents, alumni and other stakeholders. Additionally the Outreach Manager will be responsible for providing ongoing training and development to the team to enhance their knowledge and skills. The Outreach Manager may oversee the travel & regional budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and controlling expenses. The Manager will oversee discussions and agreements with key educational stakeholders to establish and formalize partnerships for the organization. The Outreach Manager will monitor full time or contractor specialists’ performance using KPIs, offer feedback, and implement necessary improvements. They may be involved in the recruitment, training, and mentorship of other team members to help them achieve their targets and perform at a high level.

Key Criteria/Requirement:

• Student-centric mindset and passion for outstanding education experiences
• Three to seven years of business development/sales/outreach experience, with a high preference for education related outreach experience with proven success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills for working with students, faculty and educational administrators
• Highly self-motivated and directed with ability to work independently as well as coordinating and supporting a team
• Bachelor’s degree from a top100 college or university highly preferred
• Proficiency in target setting, recruiting, training and developing new team members. Experience in developing and implementing business development strategies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools, web-conferencing platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrates the dedication and ability to prioritize the needs of students, parents, and educators.
• A learner’s mindset–the desire and ability to gain new knowledge and skills quickly.
• Result oriented, should have the tenacity and creativity to navigate barriers and achieve success

Life at Pioneer Professional Development:

Pioneer Academics has a dynamic work environment where our team constantly seeks better ways to support the development of our students and faculty. We hold high standards for everything we do and each of our team members strives to meet or exceed those standards in their work. This culture of excellence fosters continuous learning and offers ample opportunities for growth. At Pioneer, we are committed to defining clear accountabilities and building career paths tailored to each individual’s talents and ambitions. Pioneer serves as fertile ground to develop and thrive professionally.

Work-Life Harmony:

At Pioneer, we understand the importance of work-life harmony and fully support it. We care about our team members’ growth–both professional and personal. We have dedicated resources to help our team work efficiently and effectively. Our management is held accountable for monitoring workloads and scope, ensuring that needed additional support is identified and addressed promptly. This proactive approach ensures that our team members can maintain congruence and integration between their professional and personal lives, enhancing overall well-being and fulfillment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. From health insurance and retirement plans to generous paid time off and professional development opportunities, our benefits are crafted to meet the diverse needs of our team members. Our benefits are as below.

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Work (Hybrid Schedule- T/W/Thu in office)
• Free access to professional financial and retirement advising

Social Mission:

We take immense pride in our commitment to our social mission. For people who are passionate about making a significant impact on the world, Pioneer offers a unique opportunity to provide transformational learning and growth experiences to future leaders. Every day, our team members find fulfillment in their work, knowing they are contributing to the development of the next generation of global thinkers and game changers. At Pioneer, your efforts directly support our goal of empowering talented students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.