Student Acquisition Specialist

Summr Capital Management; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Summr Institute, a nonprofit education platform, seeks a Growth Associate to boost Texas student registrations and raise program awareness across universities. You will connect students with our curriculum and career resources, and build relationships with finance clubs, student funds, and faculty to expand Summr Institute’s presence on campuses.

This role offers commission-based earnings with potential to transition to full-time, salary-plus-commission as the program scales, rewarding outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with students and university stakeholders.
• Confidence conducting outbound outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Ability to work independently, manage a pipeline, and follow up with prospective students.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to meet enrollment goals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in sales, business development, campus outreach, recruiting, or community growth is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage undergraduate and graduate students at target universities across Texas
• Communicate the value of Summr Institute’s curriculum, certifications, and career-readiness programs
• Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, social media, campus organizations, and direct student engagement
• Build relationships with finance clubs, student investment funds, business schools, faculty members, and student leaders
• Guide prospective students through the registration and onboarding process
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective students and university partners
• Track enrollment activity, outreach performance, conversion rates, and partnership opportunities
• Provide feedback on student needs, market trends, and opportunities for program growth
• Represent Summr Institute professionally at student, university, and industry events

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Outbound outreach

Enrollment goals

Time management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Summr Institute is a nonprofit education platform raising the standard of analyst readiness in finance. We prepare the next generation of professionals across investment banking, investment management, private equity, corporate finance, risk, and compliance through practical, workflow-focused education.

Our mission is to equip students with the technical skills, professional judgment, and confidence needed to perform at an analyst-class level from day one. We are building a national network of universities, student investment funds, finance organizations, and industry professionals committed to improving how students prepare for careers in finance.

The Role

Summr Institute is seeking a Growth Associate to increase student registrations and expand awareness of the Institute across universities and student networks throughout Texas.

In this role, you will connect undergraduate and graduate students with Summr Institute’s curriculum, certifications, and career-readiness resources. You will also develop relationships with finance clubs, student investment funds, faculty members, and student leaders to grow the Institute’s presence on university campuses.

This is a commission-based opportunity with a potential pathway to full‑time salaried employment as the Institute continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

Identify and engage undergraduate and graduate students at target universities across Texas

Communicate the value of Summr Institute’s curriculum, certifications, and career-readiness programs

Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, social media, campus organizations, and direct student engagement

Build relationships with finance clubs, student investment funds, business schools, faculty members, and student leaders

Guide prospective students through the registration and onboarding process

Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective students and university partners

Track enrollment activity, outreach performance, conversion rates, and partnership opportunities

Provide feedback on student needs, market trends, and opportunities for program growth

Represent Summr Institute professionally at student, university, and industry events

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build trust and connect effectively with students and university stakeholders

Confidence conducting outbound outreach and relationship-building activities

Ability to work independently, manage a pipeline, and consistently follow up with prospective students

Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to meet and exceed enrollment goals

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Familiarity with finance education, career readiness, student recruiting, or university engagement is preferred

Experience in sales, business development, campus outreach, recruiting, or community growth is helpful but not required

Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Training and Development

Growth Associates will receive:

Comprehensive onboarding on Summr Institute’s curriculum, certifications, student personas, and value proposition

Training on student outreach, enrollment conversations, and relationship-building best practices

Access to approved marketing materials, outreach templates, and enrollment resources

Ongoing coaching and feedback focused on pipeline development and conversion performance

Direct collaboration with Institute leadership on university outreach and market expansion strategy

Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of Summr Institute’s student growth strategy

Compensation

Commission‑based compensation equal to 10% of net student revenue collected for each qualifying enrollment

Commissions paid quarterly within 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter

Minimum quarterly commission payout threshold of $250

Potential performance bonuses tied to student enrollment milestones and university partnership growth

Opportunity to transition into a full‑time salary‑plus‑commission position as the program scales

Our Culture

Summr Institute is built by mission‑driven professionals committed to improving the future of finance education. We value integrity, collaboration, accountability, initiative, and measurable impact.

This role is well suited for someone who believes students deserve more practical and career‑relevant preparation before entering the finance industry. You will work alongside a team focused on building stronger pathways between universities, students, and the professional finance community while directly influencing how the next generation of analysts prepares for their careers.