Description
Job summary
Are you passionate about building the processes and mechanisms that help future cloud learners become skilled cloud professionals? If you have the experience and entrepreneurial skill it takes to develop new global programs, the AWS Training and Certification team has an opportunity for you. We're seeking a leader with successful on-line student admissions program development experience to help us build and deliver next-generation cloud talent training programs.
This person will use their expertise to design and lead T&C student admissions programs that create successful learners who become qualified cloud job-seekers. This role will be accountable for fostering a commitment to student admission excellence - prioritizing diversity, and inclusion that results in employable cloud builders. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly motivated, strategic leader who thinks big, executes effectively, and can deliver on the details while not losing sight of the big picture. The right candidate will have designed and built innovative student admissions programs and is inspired to create a personalized, exceptional student experience.
Key job responsibilities
•Lead the creation, iteration, and management of a student admissions strategy, including the development of nimble and responsive systems that support student equity and inclusion
•Explore, test, and implement innovative mechanisms that accelerate effective admissions decision making
•Create and implement a strategy to increase both the quality and quantity of new learners who apply to and are accepted by T&C training programs
•Create the conditions for program acceptance, including assessments which increase application rates and participation by historically under-represented learners
•Gather insights/student feedback to inform strategic recommendations to business teams, leadership, and external organizations to solve student-centered challenges
About the team
About Us
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have twelve employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.
Inclusive Team Culture
Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
•5+ years of experience in on-line student admissions or related area (e.g. career development, student affairs)
•5+ years of business strategy, on-line learning delivery, student services and relevant program management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
•Deep understanding of student qualifications and admissions requirements, student recruiting and student retention
•Demonstrated ability to think strategically and long-term about the needs of complex global business
•Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative solutions to complex problems
•Experience designing, building, implementing and monitoring student programs
The pay range for this position in Jersey City and the state of Colorado is $115,600 - $160,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Regulation of Jersey City Municipal Code and per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.