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We are looking for an Account Manager, Higher Education Academia (West Coast) to join our Academia ... Remote position ideally based in NV, OR, AZ or ID * Travel up to 50% across a Northern CA & NV ...

Account Manager, Higher Education

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$84K - $105K/yr

We are looking for an Account Manager, Higher Education Academia (West Coast) to join our Academia ... Remote position ideally based in NV, OR, AZ or ID * Travel up to 50% across a Northern CA & NV ...

Account Manager, Higher Education

OR ยท Remote

$84K - $105K/yr

We are looking for an Account Manager, Higher Education Academia (West Coast) to join our Academia ... Remote position ideally based in NV, OR, AZ or ID * Travel up to 50% across a Northern CA & NV ...

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How much do remote higher education jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote higher education in the United States is $82,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Higher Education job?

A Remote Higher Education job involves working in the academic field, such as teaching, administration, student support, or research, from a remote location rather than on-campus. These roles leverage online platforms for instruction, advising, and collaboration. Common positions include online instructors, curriculum developers, academic advisors, and instructional designers. Remote higher education jobs require strong digital communication skills and familiarity with virtual learning tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Higher Education position, and why are they important?

Excelling in remote higher education roles requires expertise in instructional design, online teaching methodologies, and subject matter expertise, typically supported by an advanced degree in education or a specific academic discipline. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), video conferencing tools, and digital content creation platforms is essential, along with relevant teaching certifications if applicable. Strong communication, time management, and motivation skills help professionals effectively engage students and manage responsibilities independently. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality education and fostering student success in a virtual learning environment.

What are some unique challenges of working in remote higher education, and how can they be addressed?

One unique challenge of remote higher education is maintaining student engagement and participation without in-person interaction. Successful online educators use interactive tools, regular feedback, and clear communication to create dynamic learning experiences. Additionally, managing your own schedule and staying organized is essential, as remote roles often require balancing synchronous and asynchronous tasks. Building a sense of community and collaboration among students can also be achieved through group projects and virtual office hours, ensuring ongoing support and a strong academic environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Higher Education job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,401 per year, or $39.6 per hour.

Account Manager, Higher Education

Clarivate

Carson City, NV โ€ข Remote

$84K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 hours ago


Job description

We are looking for an Account Manager, Higher Education Academia (West Coast) to join our Academia and Government sales team.โ€ฏReporting to the Director, Segment Sales the Account Manager will lead and coordinate sales activity, utilizing expertise and other resources such as product specialists, client relationship managers and field marketing teams to meet and exceed sales targets.โ€ฏThis is an amazing opportunity for someone with prior sales experience within A&G. If you have experience in this area, we would love to speak with you.โ€ฏโ€ฏย 

โ€ฏAbout You โ€“ experience, education, skills, and accomplishments...

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in a related fieldโ€ฏย 

  • 5+ years of experience as a direct field sales professional

  • Experience selling into ed tech or academia accounts

It would be great if you also had...

  • Experience selling directly to libraries is highly preferred

  • Advanced degree in Library Science or related field.โ€ฏย 

  • Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and technical troubleshooting tools.โ€ฏย 

  • Certifications pertinent to the sales profession.โ€ฏย 

  • Previous experiences with Salesforce or similar tools.โ€ฏย 

What will you be doing in this role?...

  • Own the assigned territory and individual account plan coordination, working closely with product specialists, trainers, and renewal teams to develop an overall account plan to grow long term revenue.โ€ฏย 

  • Influence and motivate others in a matrixed sales organization (particularly those who do not directly report to the Account Manager) to support and drive towards shared goals.โ€ฏย 

  • Focus on new and renewal business as part of expanding Clarivateโ€™s footprint within the account; typically serves as primary point to engage client.โ€ฏย 

  • Lead RFP coordination and development as needed; seeking opportunities to unite multiple RFP or current investments and collaborating with product specialists as appropriate.โ€ฏย 

  • Manage full portfolio forecast (renewals and new business) including specialty products and content; works closely with product specialist and support teams to ensure forecast accuracy.โ€ฏย 

  • Maintain a good working knowledge of products especially in core content where there are no specialists.โ€ฏย 

  • Lead content demonstrations, engaging product specialists as appropriate for product-specific demonstrations.โ€ฏย 

  • Maintain awareness of all proposals, and as account plan warrants may lead discussion with client.โ€ฏย 

  • Ensure account plan is making progress and is aligned to other objectives in the account.โ€ฏย 

  • Manage the overall health of the account; coordinating routine checkpoints, handling business reviews, participating in new product roadmap discussions, and engaging in client meetings.โ€ฏย 

  • Ensure client satisfaction and issues are resolved; relying on product specialists to drive specialty product issues and working with colleagues in customer services and technical support.โ€ฏย 

  • Enter leads and new activity into SalesForce.com to ensure collaboration and full communication.โ€ฏย 

About the Team

Our goal across Academia & Government (A&G) is to help our customers educate the world. Our team focuses on driving research excellence, empowering researchers to take today\'s global challenges and helping our customers improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. We are proud that 99% of the worldโ€™s top 400 universities rely on our solutions to advance research, teaching and learning.

You will be working with a wider network of sales and account-focused team members based throughout the globe to support you with retaining and growing your accounts including, but not limited to, Product Sales, Customer Success, Customer Education, and Professional Services.โ€ฏโ€ฏโ€ฏย 

Compensation - US Only

The expected base salary for this position is $84,000 - $105,000 USD per year.โ€ฏโ€ฏThis role is eligible for (incentive or bonus) earnings.โ€ฏโ€ฏIndividual pay is based upon experience, education, skill and ability,โ€ฏexpertise,โ€ฏand relevant factors.โ€ฏย 

In addition to a competitiveโ€ฏremunerationโ€ฏpackage, you will be eligible toโ€ฏparticipateโ€ฏin a benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k with match, long term disability coverage, vacation, sick time, volunteer time, discount programs, and many more.โ€ฏย 

Hours of Work

  • Full-time permanentย position primarily working core business hours in your time zone, with flexibility to adjust to various global time zones as needed

  • Remote position ideally based in NV, OR, AZ or ID

  • Travel up to 50% across a Northern CA & NV territory

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