Senior Director, State Partnerships & Policy Engagement

Common App; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 174,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life balance

Virtual-first office

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Common App, a national nonprofit, seeks a Senior Director of State Partnerships to lead strategy and execution for state higher education collaborations. You will build and secure state‑level agreements to extend Common App products and services, engaging policy stakeholders to drive growth and impact.

The role requires extensive travel, a top MBA/MA/PhD education, and a track record of influencing senior education leaders to advance access and equity.

Qualifications

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• 10+ years leading complex programs in higher education.
• 8+ years of people management experience.
• Experience engaging executive leaders in higher education and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for state partnerships with higher education systems and policy stakeholders.
• Cultivate and secure state‑level agreements to implement Common App products and services.
• Represent Common App in high‑level engagements with state education leaders and elected officials.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Policy alignment

Data-driven decision-making

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Graduate degree (MBA/MA/PhD)

Bachelor's degree in Business/Ed/Non-profit or related

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Common App, a national nonprofit, seeks a Senior Director of State Partnerships to lead strategy and execution for state higher education collaborations. You will build and secure state‑level agreements to extend Common App products and services, engaging policy stakeholders to drive growth and impact.

The role requires extensive travel, a top MBA/MA/PhD education, and a track record of influencing senior education leaders to advance access and equity.