Affiliate Manager

ScholarshipOwl is the largest scholarship marketplace in the U.S., connecting over 14 million Gen Z students with private scholarships and the brands that power them. We are looking for a proactive, results-oriented Affiliate Manager to take ownership of our user acquisition through strategic partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily scouting and outreach to recruit new traffic partners using a mix of manual communication and automated tools.
• Improve user acquisition by identifying partners that align with our audience and deliver measurable growth.
• Perform daily reviews of partner performance metrics to identify when to scale winning campaigns and when to cut underperforming sources.
• Maintain high-touch engagement with partners through regular check-ins to assess performance, negotiate contracts, and pitch new collaboration opportunities.
• Take ownership of hitting key milestones, including establishing at least one new traffic source that generates $1,000 in monthly profit within your first 90 days.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in affiliate management with a proven track record of finding and bringing in new traffic partners.
• Hands-on experience with major affiliate tracking tools or networks such as Tune, Awin, Impact, or Affise.
• A proactive hunter mentality, motivated by growing numbers and passionate about traffic optimization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with spreadsheets to monitor data and articulate campaign mechanics.
• Clear, fluent English communication skills and professional presence for partner calls.

What we offer

• Mission-driven work helping students unlock education opportunities.
• Fully remote environment with a global team.
• High impact and ownership over traffic growth strategies.
• Unlimited PTO and a $200/month coworking budget.
• Continuous learning culture and annual company off-sites.