HEI Apply Administrator
Job Description
WorldStrides is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HEI Apply Platform Administrator to support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of the HEI Apply platform for our Higher Education Individual business.
This role will work closely with business users, IT leadership, operational teams, and the HEI Apply onboarding/support teams to configure workflows, forms, communications, reporting, and applicant journeys within the platform. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, eager to learn, and comfortable supporting business users and operational workflows within a SaaS platform environment.
No prior HEI Apply experience is required. We are looking for someone with strong aptitude, communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment.
This position will report to the Senior Software Development Manager and partner closely with Higher Education business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day administration, configuration, and maintenance of the HEI Apply platform.
Configure and maintain applicant workflows, status transitions, routing rules, and operational process stages
Support setup and maintenance of forms, conditional logic, automated notifications, email templates, and portal content
Assist with workflow configuration supporting admissions, enrollment, approvals, payments, document collection, and student lifecycle activities.
Work directly with business users to understand operational needs and translate them into scalable platform configurations and workflows.
Support user role management, permissions, and workflow-based assignments.
Participate in onboarding sessions, workflow configuration workshops, testing activities, and operational reviews.
Coordinate with HEI Apply onboarding and support teams during implementation, testing, and post-go-live activities.
Assist with integration validation, data mapping reviews, testing coordination, and issue resolution.
Support reporting setup, operational dashboards, and data validation activities
Create and maintain user documentation, training materials, and process guides.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve user experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience supporting SaaS, CRM, workflow, or administrative platforms
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical teams
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable learning new systems and technologies quickly
Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX, three days per week
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CRM, workflow, SaaS, or administrative platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, HEI Apply, or similar systems
Exposure to higher education operations, admissions, enrollment, study abroad, or student information system processes
Familiarity with workflow/process mapping, automation concepts, and user journey configuration
Experience with reporting, spreadsheets, dashboards, or data analysis
Basic understanding of integrations, APIs, or system configuration concepts
Exposure to integration and automation platforms such as Zapier, MuleSoft, Power Automate, or similar tools is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting Higher Education operations, student application/admissions systems, study abroad programs, or similar platforms aligned with WorldStrides Higher Education's individual business processes.
Desired Traits
Strong customer-service mindset
Process-oriented thinker
Adaptable and eager to learn
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working directly with business users
Strong ownership mentality with the ability to operate independently
Comfortable operating between business operations and technology teams
Work Environment
Hybrid role based in Austin, TX
Required onsite presence with the Higher Education team, three days per week
Collaborative environment supporting a major enterprise modernization initiative.
Work Perks:
Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions, and a generous 401(k) match.
Generous paid time off including 11 paid company holidays, 25 PTO days the first year (prorated), 1 paid volunteer day, 4 mental health days, and bereavement
Professional development support, including up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 for certifications annually
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and hybrid office opportunities
Encouraged participation in a wide variety of Employee Resource Groups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations
Paid parental, caregiver, and disability leave
Team Member Discount Program
Engaging, collaborative, and fun work environment
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
California Salary Range
$80,000—$100,000 USD
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Maryland Salary Range
$80,000—$100,000 USD
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
New York Salary Range
$80,000—$100,000 USD
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Massachusetts Salary Range
$80,000—$100,000 USD
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Virginia Salary Range
$80,000—$100,000 USD