About Core Education

Core Education is a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming the business model of higher education through innovative programs and partnerships. We work collaboratively with colleges and universities to enhance learning experiences, promote student success, and drive positive outcomes. 

Redefining the Financial Future of Higher Education

At Core Education, we are at the helm of financial transformation in higher education, addressing systemic challenges that define the future of institutions. As the leader of our Financial Transformation Practice Area, you will build a powerhouse practice that doesn’t just respond to change but defines it. This is your opportunity to scale an enterprise-level operation with tremendous potential, driving impact across institutions nationwide.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer:
Higher education faces unprecedented challenges — rising costs, enrollment pressures, and a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Core is uniquely positioned to lead institutions through these transformative times, and you will be at the forefront, shaping our strategy, scaling our solutions, and delivering transformative value. This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a practice with unmatched potential, driving impact that resonates across an entire sector.

Your Mission

As the Practice Area Lead – Financial Transformation, you will architect, build, and scale a comprehensive financial practice that becomes the gold standard for higher education institutions. You will:

• Build a Scalable Business: Develop a portfolio of innovative, revenue-generating financial products and services that meet client needs while driving exponential growth for Core.
• Lead Strategic Growth: Oversee a multimillion-dollar practice, setting the vision and executing strategies that establish Core as the premier partner for financial transformation in higher education.
• Navigate Complexity: Spearhead complex initiatives like M&A strategy, value-based budgeting, and sustainable financial modeling, delivering measurable outcomes for institutions.
• Create Integrated Solutions: Collaborate across practice areas (HR, IT, Operations) to deliver holistic solutions that drive institutional growth and resilience.
• Expand Thought Leadership: Represent Core on a national stage, positioning the Financial Transformation Practice as a go-to resource for higher education leaders.
• Deliver Impact at Scale: Partner with institutional Presidents, CFOs, and Boards, shaping decisions that unlock operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term success.

Who You Are

• Visionary Leader: You see the big picture and have the ability and experience to scale an enterprise practice into a multimillion-dollar enterprise while delivering results.
• Strategic Operator: You thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, turning innovative ideas into actionable, revenue-generating outcomes.
• Higher Ed Expert: You bring deep expertise in higher education finance and understand the unique pressures facing institutions today.
• M&A Specialist: You are comfortable navigating the financial complexities of mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic clarity in high-stakes environments.
• Client-Centric Advisor: You build trust and credibility with C-suite leaders, shaping decisions at the highest level.
• Innovator and Builder: You thrive in entrepreneurial environments, building frameworks, teams, and solutions from the ground up.

What Success Looks Like

• Building an enterprise scale practice area through innovative products and client engagements.
• Scaling financial transformation products and services that become the gold standard in higher education.
• Creating measurable financial outcomes for clients, driving operational efficiency, and improving institutional sustainability.
• Establishing Core as the go-to partner for financial transformation, recognized for expertise and thought leadership.