Work at Common App
Work at Common App
Great mission.
Great people.
Great opportunity.
Great mission.
Great people.
Great opportunity.
Our shared mission is to create a clear and direct path to a brighter future for all students. Join a purpose-driven non-profit using innovative technology to advance access, equity, and integrity in college admissions.
Our shared mission is to create a clear and direct path to a brighter future for all students. Join a purpose-driven non-profit using innovative technology to advance access, equity, and integrity in college admissions.
Common App is made up of hardworking, attentive, flexible people working in a collaborative and collegial environment. Whether technical, creative, consultative, or analytical, we each bring our unique selves to work each and every day, but we all share one thing in common...our passion for helping all students forge a direct path to a better future. Join us if you want to learn from and among other smart, interesting, and fun professionals.
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a creative workplace where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
Common App core values
Common App core values
Responsibility: We got this!
We take ownership and accountability of our work and behavior to pave the way for equity and access in higher education.
Responsibility: We got this!
We take ownership and accountability of our work and behavior to pave the way for equity and access in higher education.
Growth: We stretch & learn
We pursue learning and innovation to achieve advancement for ourselves, our organization, and the people and communities we serve.
Growth: We stretch and learn
We pursue learning and innovation to achieve advancement for ourselves, our organization, and the people and communities we serve.
Action: We execute with purpose
We power positive change and innovation through intentional actions.
Action: We execute with purpose
We power positive change and innovation through intentional actions.
Human-Centered: We work in service to people
We prioritize understanding and empathy for all, focusing on the diverse needs, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues, students, counselors, members, and partners.
Human-Centered: We work in service to people
We prioritize understanding and empathy for all, focusing on the diverse needs, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues, students, counselors, members, and partners.
Collaboration: We do more together
We embrace unity and respectful discourse, bringing together diverse skills and perspectives to act toward our shared purpose.
Collaboration: We do more together
We embrace unity and respectful discourse, bringing together diverse skills and perspectives to act toward our shared purpose.
Exceptional benefits
Exceptional benefits
Work-life balance
Work-life balance
Common App values a culture that promotes healthy work-life harmony for all employees.
- Virtual-first office
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
* Floating holidays prorated depending on start date.
Virtual-first support
Virtual-first support
- Choice of PC or MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
Financial security
Financial security
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
-
403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- participation may begin immediately
Health & wellness
Health & wellness
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Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Maven virtual clinic for women's and family health
- Company provided life and AD&D insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
Career development
Career development
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
Additional perks
Additional perks
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll deducted pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
During the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:
- Provide a job offer without an interview
- Ask for payment to process documents, purchase equipment, or for any other reason
- Request banking or credit card information
- Direct you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation
As we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.
If you believe you’re a victim of a job scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state attorney general. To learn more about job scams, read the FBI’s public service announcement or visit the FTC site.
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