VP, People

About Campus

Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait.

At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.

The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us!

About the team

The People Team is dedicated to building a solid foundation that will fuel future growth while cultivating a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About the role

The Vice President, People will serve as a key member of Campus’s executive leadership team and a strategic architect of the company’s next phase of growth. This role is both visionary and operational; responsible for shaping the long-term people strategy that enables scale, drives performance, and deepens cultural impact across the organization.

As a strategic partner to the CEO, CLO, and senior leadership, the VP, People will define how Campus attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while building the infrastructure and leadership capability needed to sustain rapid growth. This leader will set direction across the full employee lifecycle, from organizational design and leadership development to engagement, culture, and total rewards, ensuring that people strategy is a core enabler of business success.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and scaling People functions within fast-moving, high-growth environments. They combine deep business acumen with a human-centered approach, serving as both a trusted advisor and culture catalyst.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Drive organizational performance by refining and executing a comprehensive talent and performance strategy that creates clarity, accountability, and sustained development across all levels.

• Forecast and shape workforce strategy through proactive planning, organizational design, and succession initiatives that anticipate business needs and enable long-term scalability.

• Elevate culture and engagement by designing programs that strengthen belonging, purpose, and connection, ensuring employees feel inspired and invested in the company’s success.

• Lead change and transformation by driving alignment, communication, and adoption across major organizational initiatives, ensuring stability and focus through growth and transition.

• Optimize people operations by overseeing HR systems, benefits, compliance, and total rewards with a focus on automation, scalability, and data-driven decision-making.

• Design scalable processes that balance operational rigor with a people-first philosophy, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all people programs.

• Advise and influence leadership as a trusted partner to the CEO, CLO, and executive team on organizational health and talent strategies.

• Inspire and mentor a high-performing People team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the function.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior/executive role and covering multi-site, operationally complex businesses (tech, hospitality, services, or retail preferred).

• You have a proven track record of leading and scaling people functions in a dynamic and fast-growing organization.

• You have a strong background in performance management, workforce planning, HR operations, and culture/engagement initiatives.

• You are skilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

• You have exceptional business acumen, data orientation, and ability to influence at the executive level.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

What you’ll get:

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($175,000 - $225,000) + equity grant

  • Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) match

• Fertility benefits via Carrot

• Flexible Time Away + paid holidays

• In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)

• A hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)

• Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!

• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where we’re located: Tribeca, NY

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship. However, we can support H-1B transfers and are able to sponsor TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens.