Higher Education Specialist - Senior Level

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Higher Education Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities

- Construct higher education scenarios for curriculum and program design, faculty senate reviews, and institutional planning cycles.

- Build education tasks in program development, student affairs, research administration, and institutional advancement.

- Develop scenarios using tools like Banner , Workday Student , Canvas , Blackboard , and research systems like Cayuse and InfoEd .

- Apply higher education frameworks and produce academic plans, accreditation documents, and board-level communications.

- Author rubrics to distinguish authentic higher education judgment from generic recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- 5+ years in faculty, academic administration, or senior operational roles in higher education.

- Direct ownership of academic programs, enrollment initiatives, or strategic priorities.

- Fluency in higher education tools and frameworks, with understanding of budgets, accreditation, and governance.

Preferred
- Experience in rubric, curriculum design, or faculty-training content authorship.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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