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
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
- For any help or support, reach out to:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Originally posted on