Operations Manager, Scholars Network

Noodle; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Noodle seeks an Operations Manager for its Scholars Network to drive operational efficiency and student recruitment efforts within the healthcare education space. This role supports partnerships with health systems and educational institutions, focusing on innovative solutions to reduce student debt and enhance workforce development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, with a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Enjoy the benefits of remote work, a competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work from home

401K + match

Paid Parental Leave

4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave

Annual education stipend for lifelong learning

Access to mental health services

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in higher education or healthcare.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable systems and processes.
• Manage logistics for partnership launches.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including documentation maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Data-driven Decision Making

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

Operations Manager, Scholars Network

Ready to make a meaningful impact on helping to solve the healthcare workforce shortage and reduce the burden of student debt?

Scholars Network works with health systems, colleges and universities, and strategic partners to bring health systems and higher education institutions together, providing students opportunities for educational loan repayment upon graduation and employment. The Operations Manager, Scholars Network plays a critical role in aligning student recruitment efforts with Scholars Network’s mission and the evolving needs of our health system and higher education partners. This role will lead the design and execution of internal systems and workflows, ensuring our team can scale efficiently while delivering exceptional service to students, universities, and healthcare employers.

As an Operations Manager, Scholars Network you will:

• Support the Senior Director of Partnerships & Operations and lead the development of scalable systems and processes to transition the team from early-stage operations to a structured, growth-ready organization
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to ensure operational alignment and drive cross-functional process improvements
• Manage and coordinate logistics for partnership launches, ensuring timely and smooth execution
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including the maintenance of core documentation and systems critical to program success (e.g., census files, DocuSign, invoicing, and payment tracking)
• Manage vendor relationships and tools (e.g., loan repayment processors, HRIS integration platforms), ensuring reliable service and effective integration with internal processes
• This role will lead top-of-funnel sales efforts with health systems, working directly with the Senior Vice President to build relationships, generate demand, and convert interest into partnerships
• As needed, represent Scholars Network at recruitment fairs and other external events, supporting top-of-funnel engagement with prospective partners and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You have:

• 2-4 years of experience in higher education or healthcare
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership over results and team outcomes
• Knowledge of healthcare education pathways, particularly nursing or allied health, is a plus
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive decision-making and optimize marketing or outreach campaigns
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfort with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) and marketing/reporting tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven team environment
• You are able to travel ~10% of the time

Benefits:

• Work from the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunitiesTools you need on us!
• Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

$70,000 - $75,000 a year

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.

Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.