Director, Higher Education Initiatives

Location: Remote in the USA. Candidates living near hirify.global offices may choose fully remote or hybrid work with in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Occasional business travel is required, approximately 8–12 times per year.

Salary: $80,000–$130,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a self-sustaining nonprofit focused on expanding educational and career opportunities through programs, assessments, and tools.

What you will do

• Create and integrate presentations, action guides, best-practice guides, reports, briefs, newsletters, emails, and web content for higher education audiences.
• Partner with Communications and Marketing to develop organizational messaging, talking points, campaigns, and resources.
• Develop AP value messaging and case studies supporting institutional acceptance and program use.
• Manage higher education projects and initiatives, including STARS/Rural Access initiatives and AP fly-in planning.
• Coordinate project planning, tracking, communication, delivery, and follow-up with cross-functional partners.
• Support reporting cycles and improve outreach processes across the Higher Education portfolio.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressively increasing experience managing content- and communication-focused projects in higher education.
• Excellent written communication, editing, proofreading, visualization, and professional-audience content development skills.
• Experience creating content and messaging for admissions, enrollment, and financial aid audiences.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Experience managing brand voice across multiple product lines and professional audiences.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions and new digital tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on expanding educational and career opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative, and empathetic working environment.
• Emphasis on learning, growth, diverse perspectives, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Data-informed decision-making and a focus on measurable impact.
• Compensation is adjusted by location and based on qualifications, experience, impact, and market data.

Hiring process

• Resume and application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
• Typical stages include a recruiter phone or video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise, panel interview, leadership conversation, and reference checks.