Career Opportunities

Verto Education was founded to introduce every student to different ideas, cultures, values, and beliefs. We feel that this is the best path to a better, more just world, which is why we have decided to make travel the path of least resistance to a college education and degree. We offer the only international freshman year experience that partners with colleges to give full class credits so students can graduate in four years. We provide a flexible and enjoyable work environment that values inclusion, equity, diversity, and global citizenship.

Senior Marketing Manager

Portland, Oregon

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Director of Admissions

Portland, Oregon

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Admissions Coordinator

Portland, Oregon

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Regional Admissions Representative

Remote

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Open Positions

Senior Marketing Manager

We are hiring a Senior Marketing Manager for our quickly growing team in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a sophisticated marketing generalist who can contribute to a wide variety of marketing programs. In this role, you will oversee our content calendar, email tactics, paid advertising, integrated scholarship campaigns, and our student ambassador program. You will have the opportunity to help shape our brand narrative as we grow. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who can operate at start-up speed and is not afraid to experiment. We provide a flexible and enjoyable work environment that values inclusion, equity, diversity, and global citizenship.

Responsibilities:

Create and evolve our content marketing and social media strategy to extend marketing initiatives across channels and audiences (parents, students, counselors).
Manage paid acquisition campaigns Ensure website content is optimized for SEO and optimal user experience.
Respond to all media inquiries, pitch stories to journalists, maintain and manage our media list.
Establish verbal and narrative brand guidelines to foster consistency.
Oversee and leverage our student ambassadors as they produce content for our blog and social media.
Identify and experiment with new partners and channels (Ie. Podcasts, brand partnerships, influencers) to create content and connect with students and parents.
Create monthly Verto Education newsletter and oversee general email marketing strategy (workflows, drip campaigns, etc).
Spearhead development of new marketing materials including print and video.
Coordinate the announcement of scholarships, new programs, and partner schools.
Assist in managing the Verto Education website.

Job Qualifications:

Years of Experience: Years of Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in marketing strategy, SEO, public relations, or content marketing preferably with a student-focused organization

Education: Bachelor’s degree

What We Are Looking For:

You’re intellectually curious and motivated to understand how students make decisions about college.
You’re obsessively organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and a fearless experimenter.
You’re proactive in identifying new opportunities, solving problems, and prioritizing efforts with confidence.
You have fluency in content marketing tools and platforms, including: CMS; social media management/listening; data and business intelligence.
Excellent written, verbal, and copy editing skills, with impeccable taste and a talent for storytelling. Experience producing photo and video content a strong plus.
You excel at — and love working in — a fast-paced, always-changing environment.
You are mission-driven and ready to make a significant impact to grow and scale business.
Experience with WordPress, analytical tools (Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Excel), as well as other SEO tools (Moz, SEMRush, etc.) a plus.
You are creative and excited to tell incredible stories about how people’s lives are positively impacted by experiential international education.

Benefits includes:

Unlimited vacation and sick time, with blackout dates related to the role
Potential travel opposrtunities to visit program locations
As soon as possible, a benefits plan that includes health insurance and a retirement plan

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Director of Admissions

Our team is hiring a Director of Admissions to oversee Verto’s admissions process and reach our enrollment goals to maximize our positive impact on the world. This is a full-time position based at our new headquarters in Portland, Oregon. This position will also offer opportunities to mentor our Admissions team, and the role will grow with the company. The Director of Admissions will report directly to our COO and will work closely with our CMO.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Admissions will oversee the admissions process for Verto, which may include management of the Admissions team, recruitment strategy, scholarships and financial aid, advising on program selection, coordination with Verto’s partner colleges, and any necessary registration paperwork. This position will work primarily out of Verto’s office in Portland, Oregon, with likely travel to recruiting events. The Director of Admissions will often be the point of contact for new students and their families who may have questions about Verto, our programs, partner colleges, and enrollment process. This position requires soft skills, as well as a mind for data and systems.

Recruitment & Soft Skills:

Represent Verto as a respectful and knowledgeable ambassador of our teams around the world
Drive enrollment and expand Verto’s footprint through direct student and advisor outreach
Build relationships with Verto’s partner colleges to ensure timely admissions decisions for our students, as well as proper fit.
Maintain course transfer database for partner & non-partner schools
Communicate regularly with other members of Verto’s team
Attend trainings with Admissions team and founders to become proficient in Verto’s programs and outreach technique.
Collaborate on monthly newsletters and marketing emails

Systems & Data:

Develop and maintain Verto’s enrollment systems
Analyze and interpret data to maximize Verto’s enrollment
Oversee Verto’s database of prospective students and parents to ensure that every lead is nurtured
Identify new markets for Verto’s programs
Manage the organization and use of Verto’s CRM, HubSpot
Manage inventory for Verto’s Admissions Representatives on the road
Drive and anticipate Verto’s rapid growth, and creating additional application management systems as we scale.

Job Qualifications:

Years of Experience: 2-5 years of professional experience in admissions, sales, and recruitment with a student-focused organization.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Requirements:

Travel, leadership, and/or education with high school students.
Professional working proficiency in English. Additional languages are a plus.
Experience managing and/or building complex systems.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in the US.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Adaptable and flexible personality.
Personal experience in higher education and student travel as a student or leader.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Proficient in personal computing skills.
Experience working with a CRM, ideally HubSpot.
Aptitude for detail-oriented tasks, while not losing sight of larger goals. The Director of Admissions will ultimately be responsible for the department’s organization and systems, ensuring that no student falls through the cracks.
Interest in a fast-paced, rapidly developing role with opportunity for growth and ownership. Verto aims to become the largest freshman class in the world.
Appreciation of diversity in cultures, experiences, and ideas.
Mentorship of peers and employees.

Compensation includes:

$60,000 starting salary
Unlimited vacation and sick time, with blackout dates related to the role
As soon as possible, a benefits plan that includes health insurance and a retirement plan

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Admissions Coordinator

Do you have a passion for travel and working with students? Are you interested in not only helping students find the right college, but help them determine their “why”?

Our team is hiring an Admissions Coordinator to run Verto’s admissions process and reach our enrollment goals to maximize our positive impact on the world. This is a full-time position based at our new headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Verto Education is growing extremely quickly, and this role will directly contribute to this growth. The Admissions Coordinator will report directly to our Director of Admissions and will work closely with our CMO.

Responsibilities:

The Admissions Coordinator will handle the admissions process for Verto, which includes applicant processing, coordination with Verto’s partner colleges, any necessary registration paperwork, and advising on program selection. This position will work primarily out of Verto’s office in Portland, Oregon, with likely travel to recruiting events. The Admissions Coordinator will often be the point of contact for new students and their families who may have questions about Verto, our programs, partner colleges, and enrollment process. This position requires soft skills, as well as a mind for data and systems.

Recruitment & Soft Skills:

Represent Verto as a respectful and knowledgeable ambassador of our teams around the world
Drive enrollment and expand Verto’s footprint through direct student and advisor outreach
Build relationships with Verto’s partner colleges to ensure timely admissions decisions for our students, as well as proper fit.
Attend trainings with Admissions team and founders to become proficient in Verto’s programs and outreach techniques
Maintain course transfer database for partner & non-partner schools
Collaborate on monthly newsletters and marketing emails

Systems & Data:

Maintain Verto’s enrollment systems
Work with Verto’s Admissions team to analyze and interpret data to maximize Verto’s enrollment
Oversee Verto’s database of prospective students and parents to ensure that every lead is nurtured
Manage the organization and use of Verto’s CRM, HubSpot

Job Qualifications:

Years of Experience: 1+ years of professional experience in admissions, sales, and recruitment with a student-focused organization.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Requirements:

Experience managing and/or building complex systems.
Professional working proficiency in English. Additional languages are a plus.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in the US.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Adaptable and flexible personality.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Proficient in personal computing skills.
Experience working with a CRM, ideally HubSpot.
Aptitude for detail-oriented tasks, while not losing sight of larger goals. The Admissions Coordinator will ultimately be responsible for the department’s organization and systems, ensuring that no student falls through the cracks.
Interest in a fast-paced, rapidly developing role with opportunity for growth and ownership. Verto aims to become the largest freshman class in the world.
Appreciation of diversity in cultures, experiences, and ideas.

Compensation includes:

$36,000 starting salary
Unlimited vacation and sick time, with blackout dates related to the role
As soon as possible, a benefits plan that includes health insurance and a retirement plan

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Regional Admissions Representative

Do you have a passion for travel and working with students? Are you interested in traveling the country to talk about experiential education with students, educators, and families?

The Regional Admissions Representative promotes Verto Education at schools, fairs, conferences, and one-on-one meetings. This is a contract position from September to November, with the possibility of extension based on performance. Admissions Representatives report directly to our COO and will work closely with our head of Marketing.

Responsibilities:

Represent Verto as a respectful and knowledgeable ambassador of our teams around the world
Drive enrollment and expand Verto’s footprint through direct student and educational advisor outreach
Identify new markets for Verto’s semesters
Schedule and perform five (on average) high-value outreach events per week, including school presentations, fairs, and meetings with school administrators to introduce Verto’s programs and partner colleges
Maintain and grow the region’s portfolio of contacts, schools, and organizations, and build and nurture relationships with each
When requested, attend home visits and open houses to connect with interested families as they decide upon a college plan for 2019 and beyond
Make regular follow up calls with student leads you have identified, and assist with other student relationships/lead follow-up as needed
Keep an updated calendar that is public to Verto’s team
Provide detailed records and insights from all meetings and presentations in Verto’s CRM
Communicate regularly with other members of Verto’s team
Attend trainings with Admissions team and founders to become proficient in Verto’s programs and outreach techniques

Job Qualifications:

Years of Experience: 1+ years of professional experience in admissions, sales, and recruitment with a student-focused organization.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Requirements:

Travel, leadership, and/or education with high school students
Professional working proficiency in English. Additional languages are a plus.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in the US.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Adaptable and flexible personality.
Personal experience in student travel as a student or leader
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as on a team
Experience working with a CRM, ideally HubSpot.
Aptitude for detail-oriented tasks, while not losing sight of larger goals.
Interest in a fast-paced, rapidly developing role with opportunity for growth and ownership. Verto aims to become the largest freshman class in the world.
Appreciation of diversity in cultures, experiences, and ideas.

Compensation includes: