Academic Operations Associate Jobs

About Us

Campus is on a mission to revolutionize higher education and empower faculty and students to thrive.

At Campus, students come first, and we mean it. We power online two-year degree programs featuring live, online classes led by faculty from top-ranking schools in the country (think Princeton, NYU, UCLA, Berkeley, and more) – all at community college costs.

We’re backed by an investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education -- our investors include Sam Altman, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, Precursor Ventures, Reach Capital, Rethink Education, Betaworks and others. We're also supported by a group of amazing angels including Jason Citron (CEO of Discord) and Rob Hayes.

Position Overview

We're seeking an Academic Operations Associate who is deeply committed to sourcing and supporting exceptional faculty for our nationwide Campus programs. Join us during this critical growth phase, where you can make an immediate impact on our expansion efforts. In this role, you will collaborate with the VP of Academic Ops to attract outstanding instructors and teaching assistants from top-tier universities who share our mission. Your contributions will involve interacting with candidates and refining our recruitment and onboarding processes for instructors and TAs.

As our Academic Operations Associate, you will work closely with the Academic Operations team and our internal faculty recruiting team as we scale our impact. You'll drive strategy and process management, take ownership of candidate outreach and data management, and act as a passionate ambassador for Campus.

What You'll Do

• Support the VP of Academic Operations in strategic projects that drive our degree programs forward.
• Cultivate a delightful academic sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding experience, ensuring a seamless and robust process while consistently seeking optimization throughout the recruitment and hiring journey.
• Work closely with our Faculty Review Committee supporting them as they conduct peer-hiring interviews.
• Conduct weekly introductory calls with prospective faculty.
• Establish and maintain operational processes to ensure an exceptional faculty experience from initial awareness to contract signing and beyond.
• Manage and develop databases and directories, meticulously tracking prospective hires as they progress through the pipeline and ensuring their success once onboarded.
• Employ tailored outreach strategies to foster meaningful interactions with prospective faculty.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings with faculty, communicating platform updates and features, sending and managing contracts, and promptly addressing and resolving issues raised.
• Support the VP of Academic Ops in sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding exemplary instructors and TAs from leading colleges and universities to join Campus.
• Collect and track valuable faculty experience and feedback throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

About You

• Eager to work as part of a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to transforming higher education for the better.
• Ability to identify and attract top education talent while aligning with our hiring criteria.
• Highly organized and consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to grasp nuances and see the bigger picture.
• A natural people-person who thrives on engaging with candidates and representing Campus with enthusiasm.
• 2-3 years of experience in operations, recruitment, relationship management, and/or talent acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Location

New York City or Remote

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• 401k match after one year.
• In-office catered lunches.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited PTO and a flexible hybrid work schedule (NYC In-office Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

Campus celebrates and embraces diversity, actively building a team that encompasses a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We firmly believe in equal opportunities and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.