Student Success Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Student Success Manager to recruit, enroll, and guide a diverse cohort of students through our undergraduate and graduate programs. This role involves advising prospective students from initial contact through to graduation, ensuring they receive comprehensive support throughout their academic journey.

This is an onsite position based at the Vandenberg Space Force Base Education Center in Lompoc, California.
Primary Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Enrollment:

• Engage in recruiting efforts to attract and enroll qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct outreach activities through outbound calls, scheduled phone appointments, emails, chat, video chat, and SMS.

Student Advising:

• Advise and guide students regarding career and program interests, ensuring alignment with their academic and professional goals.
• Assist prospective students through the enrollment process specific to their chosen program.

Onboarding and Financial Guidance:

• Manage all aspects of onboarding for enrolled students, providing financial guidance related to funding their education from enrollment through graduation.

Personalized Student Support:

• Offer personalized advice and support, nurturing relationships, aligning degree outcomes with career goals, and providing course guidance and registration support to ensure stellar student experiences.
• Orient students regarding admissions and catalog requirements, academic policies, registration procedures, and available resources.

Cohort Management:

• Service a cohort of students, meeting predetermined enrollment and retention metrics.
• Encourage and support students to progress through advanced degree programs.

Collaboration and Compliance:

• Collaborate with academic and admissions departments along with faculty to ensure program alignment and student success and adherence to State and Federal regulations, FERPA, and institutional compliance standards.

Technology Utilization:

• Effectively utilize technology platforms for student management, communication, and engagement, and maintain knowledge of online education platforms and career planning tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

For full-time positions, Kaplan has three salary grades. This position is Salary Grade A: $31,200 to $78,647. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer andall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex.We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.