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 nearly 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. 

If you are an experienced Senior Product Manager 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 Senior Product Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for two Senior Product Managers to join the Product Strategy team, under the direction of the Senior Director of Product Strategy.

• The Senior Product Manager of Direct Admissions will play a leading role in driving the overall vision and execution of the Common App Direct Admissions program. In collaboration with internal partners, this role will leverage market analysis and user research insights to lead the strategic development, enhancement, and execution of our pioneering initiative.

• The Senior Product Manager of Applications will play a leading role in shaping enhancements to Common App’s first-year and transfer applications to drive college and counselor satisfaction and improve students’ experience. This includes driving significant new and enhanced features designed to increase the ease by which students, counselors, and colleges use the applications, particularly students from low to medium-income backgrounds. This Senior Product Manager will also manage internal product policies and drive other innovation efforts to increase our reach in communities traditionally underrepresented on college campuses.

Mission-driven and passionate about addressing complex problems in college admissions, Common App Senior Product Managers will lead cross-functional teams in identifying, defining, and prioritizing product features that meet the needs of our diverse user base using techniques grounded in an approach to product management and project management. Additionally, this person will determine metrics for success, capture and analyze results, and present findings for additional discovery and consideration.