ABOUT US
Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.
If you are an experienced senior executive in strategic alliances, business development, and/or mergers/aquisitions and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development (SVPSBD) will play a key leadership role in developing and advancing Common App’s growth strategy through strategic enterprise partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other high-impact initiatives. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the SVPSBD will collaborate on establishing strategic priorities, foster a strong organizational culture, and drive successful execution of growth opportunities that align with Common App’s mission and Next Chapter vision.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the SVPSBD will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and managing strategic opportunities from inception through completion. This leader will work collaboratively across departments, engaging key stakeholders on the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute transactions that strengthen Common App’s impact in the education ecosystem.
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires:
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- 14+ years of experience in strategic alliances, business development, and/or mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
- 12+ years of senior executive leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams through complex transactions.
- Experience within the postsecondary education ecosystem.
- Strong executive presence and ability to engage with C-level stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in M&A execution and transformational partnerships, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and deal structuring.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering results under tight deadlines.
- Sound judgment and a high level of initiative, integrity, and strategic thinking, with a willingness to experiment and innovate.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Master’s Business Administration, or relevant field.
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
PAY RANGE
Target hiring salary range $315,000 - $325,000
Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:
- Work-Life balance
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
*floating holidays prorated depending on start date
- Virtual-first support
- Choice of PC of MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Financial security
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Health & wellness
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and ad&d insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Career development
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Additional perks
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
HOW DO I APPLY
To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.
PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:
During the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:
- Provide a job offer without an interview
- Ask for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason
- Request banking or credit card information
- Direct you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation
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Common App is a not-for-profit organization of nearly 900 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. Since 1975, Common App has been committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
