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Director, Industry Advisor – Student Information Systems

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteEntry LevelTeam 10,001+Since 1999H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Colorado + 3 moreAll locations: Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$235.0K - $314.3K / year

Seniority

Entry Level

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• leverage deep SIS experience in education to provide a perspective on industry challenges, policy landscapes, and priorities for academic leaders and registrars • develop scalable go-to-market points of view with clear strategic perspectives on how institutions can modernize student information system capabilities • deliverables include thought leadership, strategic POVs, partner strategy, RFx messaging, and enablement materials • partner with sales leaders, the implementation partner ecosystem, and the Salesforce SIS product development team to ensure program, sales, technology investments, and product features align with measurable sales objectives • craft solutions based on unique higher education and K-12 education missions, budget cycles, existing technology investments, and procurement requirements • engage directly with customers to deliver vision-aligned roadmaps and measurable value • navigate complex environments involving an institution’s C-suite, academic leaders, education CIOs, registrars, enrollment management leaders, and procurement teams • represent Salesforce at K-12 and higher education SIS and EdTech conferences and lead high-level engagements

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience within leadership (e.g., registrar, enrollment leader, academic affairs, or CIO office)
  • managing education SIS platforms
  • managing education technology programs
  • deep understanding of the education SIS stakeholder experience
  • use cases (enrollment, attendance, grading, academic records)
  • legacy modernization
  • data integration
  • FERPA compliance
  • familiarity with education budget cycles
  • institutional funding mechanisms
  • public procurement processes
  • exceptional writing and presentation skills
  • ability to influence education leaders and large audiences at national conferences
  • proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
  • ability to synthesize complex challenges into actionable strategies
  • ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program

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