Manager, Recruitment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to enhance applications and guide candidates through the admissions journey.

• Organize and execute events, hold individual meetings, and support campaign objectives along with candidate engagement.

• Establish and maintain personalized relationships with potential candidates.

• Assist candidates throughout the application process while enriching their understanding of educational opportunities.

• Make informed decisions at various stages of the Teach For America selection process and application pipeline.

• Set visions and directions for emerging campus market schools.

• Create strategies for stakeholder engagement and empower alumni and corps members to advocate for the TFA movement.

• Collaborate with teams to evaluate campaign data, pinpoint gaps and opportunities, and devise solutions.

• Identify and source high-potential leaders, developing outreach strategies accordingly.

• Recognize campaign levers such as partnerships with career services and social impact summits.

• Customize communications based on candidates' motivations and interests.

• Initiate and foster relationships with network partners and external stakeholders.

• Take part in selection, confirmation, RT-wide events, and team meetings.

• Stay updated on partner-region educational environments and community needs.

• Adapt to evolving team, regional, and organizational requirements.

• Draft and send follow-up emails to prospects in emerging markets.

• Analyze campaign data in collaboration with the direct manager and Recruitment Manager - Internal.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive campaign and prospect data within the internal CRM.

• Enhance Teach For America’s brand presence within each market.

• Manage resources in accordance with employee policies and expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.

• Strong preference for Teach For America alumni status and/or experience in low-income schools.

• Prior recruitment experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in planning, executing, and designing strategies.

• Experience in creating and leading initiatives such as in-person events and campus partnerships.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

• Expertise in building and nurturing relationships across diverse groups.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in one-on-one settings, small groups, and large-scale events.

• Capability to customize messaging for various audiences.

• Commitment to personal and professional growth, feedback, and development.

• Ability to identify opportunities and barriers within strategies and adjust plans with flexibility.

• Working hours aligned with Eastern Standard Time are required.

• Occasional travel will be necessary during peak recruitment periods.

• Some evening and weekend work will be expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training.

• Continuous coaching.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Full-time staff role availability.

• Seasonal positions and summer training programs offered within the organization.