Member Relations Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity
Common App
| Company | Common App |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Arlington |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
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 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. If you are an experienced customer success professional 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 Member Relations Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES The Member Relations Manager provides advice to a portfolio of assigned member colleges and universities regarding how Common App can help them reach their strategic goals. The Member Relations Manager serves as the primary contact to assigned member colleges throughout the application year, performing tasks such as offering best practices regarding the configuration of member-specific requirements within the application, sharing industry trends, member-specific statistics, and other pertinent information. The Member Relations Manager works to ensure a smooth experience for member institutions throughout the application year. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS This role requires: Candidates must live in the United States. Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat. Bachelor’s degree or higher from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-4 years of customer/member service background. Experience in higher education Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation skills and active listening skills. Outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage many accounts and priorities. Quick learner in order to understand new technology and communicate technical concepts to different audiences while paying special attention to detail. Ability to understand organizational structure, products, and processes to educate both internal teams and members. Highly collaborative with the ability to effectively work as part of a team and as an individual contributor. Professional, positive and friendly approach; at ease when meeting new people and able to quickly build rapport, via phone, email, and in person. Working knowledge of Google Suite. Member-centered approach to work, with a personal goal to exceed expectations and causes for issues. The ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge of Common App software and organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, staff, and member colleges and universities in a concise and positive manner. Analytical ability. Experience with Salesforce and Acuity Scheduling. Project or account management experience. PAY RANGE $59,000-$65,520 Benefits 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 contri