Campus Ambassador Program Manager

Direct Hire | Preferred CA, NV, AZ or Midwest Location | $75,000-$85,000 + Bonus | 50-70% Travel Our client is seeking a Campus Ambassador Program Manager to build and launch a national campus ambassador program from the ground up. This newly created role is ideal for someone who thrives in highly visible, fast-paced environments and enjoys combining program management, recruiting, event planning, marketing, and relationship building. Overview This individual will be responsible for developing and managing a network of student ambassadors across colleges and universities nationwide. The role will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and University stakeholders to increase student engagement, drive program adoption, and create memorable campus experiences. This is a highly project-driven role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Extensive travel will be required, particularly during the initial launch and growth of the program. Key Responsibilities Build, launch, and scale a national Campus Ambassador Program Recruit, interview, hire, train, and coach student ambassadors Partner with colleges and universities to support campus initiatives Develop ambassador training programs and onboarding materials Plan and execute campus events, promotions, and marketing campaigns Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success teams Create processes, timelines, and operational frameworks for program growth Track program performance through KPIs, reporting, and analytics Manage campus engagement, ambassador retention, and recruitment efforts Travel extensively to support ambassador training, campus events, and university partnerships Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree required 3-5+ years of experience in program management, recruiting, marketing, sales, higher education, or related fields Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to build processes and programs from scratch Experience leading initiatives without direct authority Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable presenting, training, and engaging with students and university partners Experience with campus marketing, ambassador programs, recruiting, or higher education is highly preferred CRM and reporting experience preferred Why Consider This Opportunity? Newly created role with the opportunity to build a program from the ground up High visibility and direct impact on company growth Significant autonomy and ownership Opportunity to work with colleges and universities nationwide Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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