Vantage Point Consulting, Inc.

Higher Education Solutions Consultant Contractor | U.S. Citizenship Required | Bachelor’s Degree Required | Military Affiliation Desired | Remote | Occasional Travel Are you passionate about higher education and driven to help service members achieve their goals? At Vantage Point Consulting, we partner with colleges and universities to ensure military-affiliated learners receive the support they need to succeed. Our CORE Shared Services team is growing, and we’re looking for a Higher Education Solutions Consultant who thrives on client interaction, enjoys research, and brings experience in higher education to the table. If you enjoy helping institutions and service members succeed, have a talent for turning complex policies into clear guidance, and want to make an impact that matters, this could be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do - Serve as a strategic advisor to higher education institutions that support military-connected students, providing guidance on policies, processes, and best practices, including Military Tuition Assistance. - Partner with military-serving colleges and universities to strengthen the full student lifecycle, from outreach and enrollment through retention, completion, and post-graduation outcomes. - Guide institutions in aligning academic programs, student services, and support models to meet the unique needs of Service members and optimize student success. - Provide insight and recommendations to support Service members in informed decision-making related to degree pathways, career alignment, and academic progression. - Lead the development and dissemination of clear, scalable guidance and resources that enhance institutional effectiveness and improve the Service member experience. - Shape and deliver strategic communications, including executive-level messaging, webinars, and stakeholder updates, to drive awareness, alignment, and engagement. - Oversee the integrity and continuous improvement of information platforms, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant, and responsive to stakeholder needs. - Analyze and address institutional challenges, including those related to Military Tuition Assistance, and recommend solutions that improve processes and outcomes. - Collaborate with clients and internal teams to identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement in support of military-connected student success. What We’re Looking For - Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; prior work in higher education (Admissions, Advisement, Career Services, Veterans Office, or Financial Aid preferred). - Military Affiliation: Veteran, military spouse or dependent preferred. - Skills: Strong communication, compliance, and problem-solving abilities; comfort with public speaking; knowledge of higher education systems. - Tools You’ll Use: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams, Salesforce, Canva, and Mighty Networks. - Personal Strengths: Client-focused, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn and grow with a supportive team. Why You’ll Love This Role - Impact that matters: Help service members pursue and complete their post-secondary education. - Collaborative culture: Work with a team that values creativity, growth, and problem-solving. - Professional development: Gain consulting, compliance, and higher education expertise. - Flexibility: Remote position with occasional travel. Contract Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required. Bachelor's degree is required. Compensation: $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description - Work directly with clients to understand their problems, gather requirements, and translate needs into technical solutions - Build and ship features across our product portfolio using AI-assisted development workflows - Write code alongside AI coding agents—prompting, reviewing, iterating, and owning the final output - Work across the full stack: frontend interfaces, backend APIs, databases, and infrastructure - Participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and quality processes - Collaborate with a small, senior team that values initiative and moves fast Qualifications - You’re a problem solver first—you listen to what clients need, think through the options, and build the right thing - You communicate clearly and confidently—with clients, teammates, and stakeholders - You can read, write, and debug code confidently—the language matters less than the fundamentals - You have experience with some of our stack: Node.js, React or Angular, C#/.NET, PostgreSQL, Python - You’re comfortable on the command line: Linux, Git, SSH, basic scripting - You have some exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) - You’ve used or are eager to use AI tools to write code—Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar - You take ownership of your work and don’t wait to be told what to do next - You’re honest about what you know and what you don’t—and you close that gap quickly Requirements - AI-first development team—this isn’t a side initiative, it’s how we build everything - Mission-driven work—our platforms help service members, students, and workers navigate career transitions - Small team, real ownership—you’ll see your code in production serving thousands of users - Prove-it culture—start as 1099, demonstrate your impact, earn a permanent seat How to Apply Send your resume and a short note about why this role interests you to: Skip the cover letter. We’d rather see a GitHub profile, a side project, or a quick paragraph about something you’ve built—with or without AI. Contract Details - 1099 Contract - Fully Remote (U.S. Only) - Immediate Start Company - Vantage Point Consulting - Department: Software Development - Reports To: Director of Technology - Engagement: 1099 Independent Contractor (path to W-2 based on performance) - Rate: $55–70/hr depending on experience - Location: Fully Remote — U.S.-based candidates only (Eastern Time overlap preferred) - Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements