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Nelnet Director of Product Strategy, FACTS Education Services in Gering, Nebraska

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

The Product Director for Education Services will lead the strategic development of educational products and services tailored to K-12 students and institutions. This position involves spearheading product strategy, innovation, and market alignment, as well as collaborating closely with educational experts and K-12 district, diocesan, and school leaders to ensure the products optimally support educational outcomes.

The Product Director prioritizes driving revenue growth and ensuring the sustainability of business operations, focusing on enhancing the profitability of educational products. A deep understanding of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is crucial, as it informs the development and implementation of effective educational services. The role requires leveraging this expertise to not only navigate but also strategically capitalize on regulatory frameworks, ensuring that product offerings are both innovative and aligned with current educational standards and practices. This approach not only supports financial success but also solidifies the organization's standing as a leader in educational solutions that meet the needs of K-12 institutions.

This role demands a visionary leader who can navigate the complexities of the educational landscape, driving the development of innovative products that enhance learning and teaching experiences in K-12 settings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Define and articulate a strategic vision for the product line that aligns with the evolving needs of K-12 education.

  2. Conduct in-depth market research to identify educational trends, challenges, and opportunities, utilizing these insights to guide strategic product decisions.

  3. Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation through to market introduction, focusing on creating scalable and impactful educational solutions.

  4. Engage with educational leaders, teachers, and administrators to integrate their insights into product development, ensuring alignment with educational goals and user needs.

  5. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and IT Development to ensure product strategies are well integrated across the organization and that product launches are supported across all functional areas.

  6. Monitor educational standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring all products comply and adapt to new policies.

  7. Engage with Product Managers, Designers, and Educational Specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and strategic focus.

  8. Oversee product line budgets and strategic plans, projecting revenue impacts and aligning investments with long-term strategic goals.

  9. Navigate and strategically capitalize on regulatory frameworks, ensuring that product offerings are both innovative and aligned with current educational standards and practices.

  10. Travel roughly once a month to home office, conferences, customers, etc.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE:

  1. Leadership experience in product management within the education sector.

  2. Specific experience with, and a deep understanding of, the ESSA and related programs.

  3. Experience and demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth through strategic product initiatives.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

  1. Deep understanding of K-12 educational systems and standards.

  2. Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.

  3. Visionary leadership with the ability to navigate the complexities of the educational landscape and drive development of innovative products.

  4. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  5. Strategic vision and product strategy development skills.

  6. Strong market analysis with the ability to effectively apply related insights.

  7. Excellent leadership skills in high-stakes educational environments.

  8. Financial acumen and strategic resource allocation.

  9. Effective communication and collaboration.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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