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Symplicity

Higher education software for student affairs

Implementation Manager - Lac

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
RemoteBased within the LAC region, with working hours overlapping US Eastern Time; occasional client site visits within the region.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • At least 3 years of experience in implementation, onboarding, project management, or client success; SaaS experience is ideal.
  • Knowledge of how higher education operates in Latin America, including university structures, career services, internships, graduate employability, and the student journey.
  • Professional fluency in Spanish and English, spoken and written.
  • Ability to run implementation or onboarding projects with multiple clients simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coach client teams on product functionality and lead workshops and training sessions.
  • Initiative, self-motivation, and comfort working remotely.
  • Cooperative and flexible approach with ethical business standards.
  • Interest in higher education.
  • Must be based within the LAC region and work hours that overlap US Eastern Time.
  • Employment is contingent on successful background and reference checks and validation of work authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Own end-to-end client onboarding, including project planning, system configuration, data and integration coordination, and training.
  • Develop subject-matter expertise in Symplicity solutions and their use by LAC institutions.
  • Run client workshops in Spanish, English, or Portuguese as needed to map solutions to client business requirements.
  • Manage multiple client projects simultaneously and ensure deliverables and timelines are met with clear communication.
  • Ensure configuration, content, and training materials reflect local language, regulations, and higher education practices.
  • Build trusted-advisor relationships with clients and help them maximize value and return on investment from Symplicity solutions.
  • Assess client risk and coordinate solutions across the Symplicity team to support client satisfaction.
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and work with regional Account Executives and Client Success Managers to advance them.
  • Develop and share client success stories, including Spanish- and Portuguese-language case studies, with the marketing team.
  • Encourage client feedback and participation through webinars, regional events, and feedback sessions.
  • Support the operations team with client issues, invoices, and new sales quotes.
  • Advocate for clients with internal teams across regions and time zones, including Client Support, Technical Specialists, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in the higher education or EdTech sector in LAC.
  • Portuguese.
  • Experience with career services, student engagement, or CRM platforms and system integrations.
  • Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2.

About the company

Symplicity provides software solutions for higher education, government, and businesses to support student success, compliance, and career readiness. Its tools cover admissions, academic and student services, career services, and conduct/Title IX compliance, with a standout virtual career fair linking 4 million students from 1,100 partner schools with employers. It differentiates itself by a 20+ year presence, a global client base of 1,300 institutions, and API integrations that connect with other platforms to enable cross-department collaboration. Its goal is to streamline administration, enhance student experiences and outcomes, and improve employer engagement through technology.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Volaris acquired Symplicity on February 4, 2026, adding patient software-owner capital and discipline.
  • June 2, 2026 Ellucian partnership immediately opened SIS integrations for CSM customers.
  • June 9, 2026 Yello partnership exposed Symplicity's database to campus recruiters.

What critics are saying

  • Handshake's larger employer network pressures Symplicity's recruiting moat as schools chase reach.
  • Prentus, 12twenty, and uConnect market AI-native workflows that make Symplicity feel legacy.
  • If AI-native suites replace admin-heavy portals by 2028, Symplicity's seat counts compress sharply.

What makes Symplicity unique

  • Symplicity spans career services, disability, conduct, and experiential learning across one student-success stack.
  • Ellucian integration links four flagship platforms to SIS data, unifying student records.
  • It serves 2,000+ institutions worldwide, with deep higher-ed workflows and long operating history.

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Benefits

  • We offer full medical, dental, and vision insurance, and flexible spending. We also encourage employees to take advantage of our health and wellness breaks
  • We offer a 401k plan with an employer contribution match and commuter benefits
  • Work/Life Balance - With more than 50% of our staff working remotely, we work hard to accommodate different time zones and special work arrangements
  • We have awesome perks like group sports, health and wellness breaks, and 24/7 snacks, coffee, and tea for our in-office employees.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
Volaris Group
Feb 17th, 2026
Volaris Group Acquires Symplicity Corporation, Global Leader in Higher Education Employability and Student Services Solutions

Symplicity Corporation, a global leader in higher education career services and student support solutions, has joined Volaris Group.

PR Newswire
May 24th, 2023
Better Job Descriptions And Pay Transparency: Top Priorities For Gen Z Identified In New Symplicity Student Survey

ARLINGTON, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Symplicity®, the globally trusted leader in student success in higher education and recruiting, is pleased to release its 2023 State of Early Talent Recruiting Report. Surveying over 3,700 students currently enrolled in four-year colleges and universities across the United States in March 2023, the report highlights and emphasizes many of the consistent trends among Gen Z and how they view work, employers, recruiting, and how they work with their career services offices.Only 46% of students actually feel confident in finding a job upon graduation, while 61% are actually confident that they are graduating with the skills they need for a career. There are a variety of factors Symplicity's survey identified that lead Gen Z students to this sentiment.When applying for jobs, Gen Z is seeking more realistic expectations and more specifics in job descriptions. The survey found that 59% of students were concerned that they did not have the right qualifications for the types of jobs they wanted when starting the job search process, and that too many unrealistic requirements would discourage 65% of students from applying.This sentiment was particularly truer for women, with 63% of women vs. 52% of men being concerned about their qualifications when searching for jobs. The survey results suggest that employers should consider revising their job descriptions to make them more realistic and transparent.Symplicity's 2023 survey also asked students about pay transparency

PR Newswire
May 25th, 2022
Symplicity Corporation partners with Global Business School

Symplicity® Corporation, the global leader in student employability, wellbeing, and success, is excited to announce its newest partnership with GBSB Global Business School in Malta, Spain and online.

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2022
Symplicity Corporation partners with London South Bank University

Symplicity® Corporation, the global leader in student employability, wellbeing, and success, is excited to announce its newest partnership with London South Bank University!

TAtech
Dec 6th, 2021
Symplicity Corporation acquires Orbis Communications

Symplicity Corporation, the global leader of student employability and engagement solutions and an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Orbis Communications, the most trusted experiential learning solution for post-secondary institutions in Canada.