Vice President of Outreach

Description:

College Living Experience (CLE) is seeking to hire a Vice President of Outreach. CLE supports neurodiverse young adults in pursuing higher education, career pathways, and independent living. Our program combines educational support, independent living skills, social and self-advocacy development, and career preparation to help students navigate the transition to adulthood successfully.

Students at CLE include young adults with autism, learning differences, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and other neurological or developmental differences. All share a need for individualized support in academics, daily living, social communication, and career readiness, and our team helps them build the skills to thrive independently.

CLE is rooted in collaboration and teamwork. Our staff work closely with students, families, and colleagues to provide flexible, individualized support that meets students where they are. We are looking for professionals who are adaptable, solution-oriented, and committed to helping neurodiverse students build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Outreach is a key leadership role responsible for driving College Living Experience’s national growth through strategic outreach, relationship-building, and team collaboration. The role requires expertise in special education and transition planning, the ability to interpret student profiles and psych-educational evaluations, and the skill to translate insights into clear messaging, positioning, and referral strategy. This leader understands the educational and disability landscape and can provide community training and education.

Strong analytical skills are a requirement to identify trends, assess markets, evaluate outreach effectiveness, and guide decision-making. Partnering closely with admissions and program leaders, the VP ensures alignment across the enrollment pipeline and supports an ethical, well-informed admissions process that reflects program realities and student needs.

As a member of the executive team, this role requires integrity, accountability, and energy, with a focus on collaboration, growth, and developing efficient systems while keeping students and families who are the center of our community.

We are seeking a leader with a strong foundation in the transition space and a history of driving thoughtful, values-aligned growth. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, positive energy, and accountability to their work, and thrives in collaborative environments where ideas are welcomed and impact matters. They are motivated by growth, grounded in integrity, and inspired by the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to expand CLE’s reach and impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead national outreach strategy to drive enrollment growth and brand recognition
• Identify and evaluate new markets, partnership opportunities, and lines of business to strategically expand CLE’s footprint.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop scalable growth initiatives and set outreach priorities.

Data-Driven Strategy & Analysis

• Use data to analyze and inform recruitment strategy that drives qualified applicants
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for outreach activities, including lead conversion, enrollment trends, and ROI of marketing initiatives.
• Ensure local sites use data effectively to track results, optimize outreach, and improve enrollment outcomes.
• Ability to review, understand student profile, and interpret information from psychological-educational evaluations to make informed decisions that can guide colleagues and families.

Relationship Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, schools, referral sources, and professionals in the special education and transition community.
• Proactively communicate student progress, admissions updates, and CLE achievements to referral sources.
• Leverage insights from students, families, and referral partners to refine outreach strategy.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach local outreach and admissions teams on best practices, strategic planning, and data-informed decision making.
• The VP role involves close collaboration with admissions and program leadership to ensure outreach aligns with student needs, program capacity, and marketing messaging.
• Establish national standards for outreach, marketing, and recruitment activities.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with admissions, program, and clinical leadership to align strategy with student needs and program capacity.

Thought Leadership & Brand Positioning

• Represent CLE as a national authority in transition, higher education access, and independent living for neurodiverse young adults.
• Speak at conferences, parent meetings, and other events to raise CLE’s profile and share expertise.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives such as webinars, publications, or white papers to elevate CLE’s visibility.

Marketing & Outreach Execution

• Collaborate with executive management and local sites to create and implement national and regional marketing plans.
• Oversee participation in conferences, fairs, speaking engagements, and social media campaigns.
• Maintain accurate tracking of leads, contacts, and referral interactions in the company database.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts and make strategic recommendations for improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in annual strategic planning and development of outreach initiatives.
• Support national admissions as needed, including fielding calls or assisting local sites.
• Stay current on CLE programs, services, and industry trends across all centers.

This description reflects the primary responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned as organizational needs evolve and as assigned by the President of CLE.

Requirements:

Required Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) with a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership and management experience in a postsecondary setting, preferably supporting neurodivergent students or young adults with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience driving enrollment growth, outreach strategy, and relationship-based recruitment in an education, transition services, or mission-driven organization.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and manage high-performing outreach, admissions, or enrollment teams, including setting goals, coaching performance, and scaling systems.
• Strong background in networking, partnership development, and external relationship building with schools, districts, professionals, and community organizations.
• Experience in secondary/postsecondary education, special education, or transition services strongly preferred.
• Direct experience working with students and families in disability-support or transition-focused environments preferred.
• Training or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or similar frameworks is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/enrollment systems required.

Work Environment & Travel

• This is a home-office–based position with frequent travel, approximately 20–60% per month depending on the time of year and enrollment cycle.
• Due to travel demands, the candidate must be located within reasonable proximity to a major airport.