Customer Onboarding & Implementation Manager Craft Education

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider Craft Education as the next step in your career.

Craft Education is on a mission to solve skilled labor shortages by powering work-based learning pathways for all.

At Craft were revolutionizing the apprenticeship degree combining on-the-job learning with accredited instruction to create innovative educational pathways that accommodate working professionals and meet employer needs. Our flagship product - Craft Connect - helps organizations administer apprentice degree programs and address mission-critical data and reporting needs. Through the same platform Craft is also transforming how on-the-job learning converts into academic credits.

Our team of technology education and workforce professionals also provides technical assistance to organizations looking to launch and manage apprenticeship degree programs. We are working tirelessly to accelerate the expansion of these programs along with the data infrastructure that underpins them.

If youre looking to join the work-based learning revolution wed love to talk with you. At Craft youll have the opportunity to solve hard problems in a high-growth startup environment and make a lasting impact on the future of education and workforce development. We couldnt be more excited to advance this work as a team of innovative collaborative and mission-oriented professionals - we hope youll consider joining us.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Job Description

• Work directly with customers to configure the Craft platform to meet their business needs.
• Troubleshoot configuration issues.
• Help customers understand the implications that configuration choices have on system behavior and capabilities.
• Design and develop a customer onboarding strategy from scratch with an emphasis on low digital literacy users and first-time customers.
• Lead the onboarding process for all new customers ensuring a seamless experience from sales handoff through successful product adoption.
• Create tailored onboarding materials including guides walkthroughs and step-by-step resources that meet the unique needs of each customer segment.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the onboarding phase offering personalized support and troubleshooting to help customers overcome challenges.
• Continuously refine and improve onboarding processes based on customer feedback and real-time data to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handoffs and that all departments are aligned on customer needs during the onboarding phase.
• Establish key onboarding metrics (e.g. time to value customer satisfaction onboarding completion rates) and optimize the process to improve these KPIs over time.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience with technical systems configuring software settings and troubleshooting data issues.
• Proven ability to develop and implement onboarding strategies that cater to users who are new to the digital space and require hands-on guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly and think creatively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and trust with customers who may feel uncertain about new technology.
• Self-starter mentality comfortable working in an environment where processes and structures are still being established.

Education
Bachelors degree in business or a related field.

Experience
2 years of related experience in SaaS technology customer onboarding customer success or project management.

Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with start-ups edtech education or working with customers with low digital literacy.
Familiarity with project management and customer success tools is a plus.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.