Survey Project Manager, Alumni Surveys, Education

Emsi; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emsi is seeking a Survey Project Manager for Alumni Surveys to collaborate with higher education clients. This role involves managing surveys, ensuring data accuracy, and providing strategic insights to enhance academic programs. Join a supportive team focused on learner career success and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in higher education administration or related fields.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with alumni surveys, especially First Destination Surveys.

Responsibilities

• Manage alumni surveys from onboarding to data delivery.
• Track survey progress, maintain schedules, and address errors.
• Guide institutions through data interpretation and planning actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Survey tools

Communication

Project management

Tools

Excel

Qualtrics

Alchemer

Job description

Survey Project Manager, Alumni Surveys, Education

The Education team at Lightcast is dedicated to helping institutions foster learner career success. Our products assist institutions in gathering alumni data, which, combined with labor market data, creates insights that drive new academic program development, attract and retain learners, and support their career and academic decisions. Our alumni survey products, NACM and Embark, are used by institutions to understand the "first destination" of recent graduates and their career outcomes and sentiments five and ten years after graduation.

As a Survey Project Manager for Alumni Surveys, you will work directly with higher education clients, managing alumni surveys from onboarding to data delivery. You’ll serve as a strategic partner sharing survey best practices, guiding institutions through data interpretation, and helping them plan actions. You will also manage project details such as tracking survey progress, maintaining schedules, addressing errors, and identifying opportunities for program improvement.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You’ll build relationships with higher education partners nationwide, contributing to national reports that influence higher education standards and focusing on learner career success.
• You’ll have opportunities to expand your skills and contribute to the evolution of our operational processes, with a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
• You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, support, and a fun work environment.

Why We’ll Love You:

• You have 2+ years of experience in higher education administration, career services, assessment, or related fields, with expertise in alumni surveys, especially First Destination Surveys.
• You are proficient in Excel, data analysis, and survey tools like Qualtrics or Alchemer.
• You are passionate about data-driven storytelling and decision-making.
• You are an excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored solutions.
• You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and see the bigger picture.
• Your attention to detail ensures accurate project management, error resolution, and deadline adherence.
• If you do not meet all criteria but are interested, we encourage you to apply! We value diversity and are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, headquartered in Moscow (ID) with offices in the UK, Europe, and India. We collaborate worldwide to promote economic prosperity and mobility through insightful data.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds to bring their authentic selves to work.

About the company

Emsi is a labor market analytics firm focused on using data to drive economic prosperity.

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