Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lightcast
Job overview
The Survey Project Manager for Alumni Surveys at Lightcast manages alumni survey projects with higher education clients to provide data-driven insights that support academic program development and learner career success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves administering alumni surveys, guiding institutions through data interpretation, managing survey progress and schedules, addressing errors, and improving survey programs.
Experience and skills
Requires 2+ years in higher education administration, career services, or assessment, experience with survey tools like Qualtrics or Alchemer, strong Excel skills, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and details.
Career development
The role offers opportunities for skill expansion and contribution to evolving operational processes within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Work environment and culture
Lightcast promotes a collaborative, supportive, and fun work culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Company information
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow, Idaho, and offices worldwide, committed to driving economic prosperity through data insights.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position.
Unique job features
The job uniquely impacts national higher education standards through alumni survey data and offers a chance to shape future educational practices focused on learner career success.
Company overview
Lightcast is a leading provider of labor market analytics, offering data-driven insights to help organizations understand workforce trends and make informed decisions. They generate revenue by providing subscription-based access to their comprehensive data platform, which includes employment trends, skills analysis, and economic insights. Lightcast was formed through the merger of Emsi and Burning Glass Technologies, combining their expertise in labor market data and analytics. This merger has positioned Lightcast as a prominent player in the field, serving a wide range of clients, including businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 2+ years of experience in higher education administration, career services, or assessment, emphasizing any involvement with alumni or First Destination Surveys to align with Lightcast's focus.
Showcase your proficiency with Excel and survey tools like Qualtrics or Alchemer, and your skill in managing complex survey projects with attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Lightcast's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Lightcast's Education team or alumni survey division; use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent posts about higher education trends or asking about best practices in alumni survey management.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'survey project management,' 'alumni surveys,' 'Qualtrics,' 'data analysis,' and 'higher education administration' to pass automated screenings.
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