Operations Manager

Summary

Join Noodle as an Operations Manager for Scholars Network and play a critical role in aligning student recruitment efforts with the organization's mission. You will lead the design and execution of internal systems and workflows, ensuring efficient scaling while delivering exceptional service. Collaborate with product and tech teams to improve processes, manage partnership logistics, and oversee day-to-day operations. Lead top-of-funnel sales efforts with health systems, building relationships and generating partnerships. Represent Scholars Network at recruitment events and perform other duties as assigned. This position requires 2-4 years of experience in higher education or healthcare, a proactive mindset, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated experience using data to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of healthcare education pathways and strong communication skills. Noodle offers a competitive compensation package, including remote work, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in higher education or healthcare
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership over results and team outcomes
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive decision-making and optimize marketing or outreach campaigns
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfort with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) and marketing/reporting tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven team environment
• You are able to travel ~10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Partnerships & Operations and lead the development of scalable systems and processes to transition the team from early-stage operations to a structured, growth-ready organization
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to ensure operational alignment and drive cross-functional process improvements
• Manage and coordinate logistics for partnership launches, ensuring timely and smooth execution
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including the maintenance of core documentation and systems critical to program success (e.g., census files, DocuSign, invoicing, and payment tracking)
• Manage vendor relationships and tools (e.g., loan repayment processors, HRIS integration platforms), ensuring reliable service and effective integration with internal processes
• This role will lead top-of-funnel sales efforts with health systems, working directly with the Senior Vice President to build relationships, generate demand, and convert interest into partnerships
• As needed, represent Scholars Network at recruitment fairs and other external events, supporting top-of-funnel engagement with prospective partners and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of healthcare education pathways, particularly nursing or allied health, is a plus

Benefits

• Work from the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
• Tools you need on us!
• Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company
• $70,000 - $75,000 a year