SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Manager, Recruitment

New York, New York, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$66k-$76kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

Execute comprehensive recruitment and pipeline strategies aligned to organizational goals by identifying and cultivating sources to attract high-quality applicants.
Oversee admissions process by reviewing student applications, recommending candidates for interviews, and facilitating team deliberation sessions to finalize scholar selection.
Ensure a smooth and equitable admissions process from application through acceptance.

Recommend and implement innovative approaches to strengthen recruitment outcomes.
Build new relationships and manage existing relationships with school and community partners.
Plan and deliver recruitment presentations, workshops, and information sessions.
Maintain thorough documentation of all outreach and engagement efforts to ensure team alignment.
Manage event logistics for Interview Days and other recruitment initiatives.
Recommend and implement improvements to data and systems each cycle to ensure efficient and effective practices.
Maintain accurate program data to inform Scholar support and program planning.
Generate weekly reports to support Program Managers in Scholar advising.
Track and analyze intervention efforts to support continuous improvement in 9th grade Scholar success.
The Manager, Recruitment leads the execution and continuous improvement of a strategic, data-driven recruitment and admissions cycle.

Bachelor's degree required.
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization or company.
Experience working directly with youth required.
Demonstrated track record of successfully executing recruitment processes, with experience using online recruiting and data management tools, including Salesforce.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to clearly and effectively present content in a public forum, engage in active listening, and command the attention of large groups of students.
In-person attendance is required for all
In-person attendance is required for all Saturday programming dates at the following locations (subject to change):
100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor's degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates.

Demonstrated passion for closing the opportunity and academic achievement gap for students at the high school and college level.
Data-driven and results-oriented, with an unquestionable commitment to high quality work.

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

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