New Leaders Inc

Role Description The Director, Recruitment, National Aspiring Principals Fellowship® will drive and manage the daily execution of recruitment efforts for New Leaders’ National Aspiring Principals Fellowship program. This role requires hands-on leadership in developing and managing pipelines, tracking performance metrics, ensuring collaboration with marketing, partnerships, and admissions teams, and refining processes to optimize recruitment operations. The Director will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and KPIs and provide data-driven insights to enhance recruitment performance and outcomes for the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship program. The Director, Recruitment, National Aspiring Fellowship Program® reports directly to the Senior Executive Director, Marketing & Communications. Specific Responsibilities - Oversee the recruitment pipeline for the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship® Program, ensuring prospective students are effectively engaged and supported throughout the application process. - Create and oversee workflows for managing leads, inquiries, and applications to ensure high-quality service and support to prospective students. - Plan and execute recruitment events, including webinars, virtual fairs, and in-person info sessions. - Represent New Leaders at conferences, industry events, and strategic partner meetings. - Lead the development and execution of communication strategies, including email and digital campaigns, social media outreach, and content creation. - Collaborate with the admissions team to create a seamless handoff process from recruitment to enrollment. - Conduct individual outreach and follow up with candidates to assess their fit for our candidate profiles. - Coordinate recruitment efforts across multiple programs, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding. Performance Monitoring and Reporting - Monitor daily and weekly recruitment metrics to assess performance. - Identify trends and gaps in recruitment performance and adjust strategies in real-time. - Regularly report on recruitment outcomes to stakeholders. - Oversee the use of CRM systems and other technology platforms to enhance recruitment efficiency. - Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements. Team Leadership - Oversee the management, mentoring, training, and evaluation of the National Aspiring Fellowship Program recruitment team. - Utilize appropriate metrics to ensure accountability and results. - Serve as a motivating leader and team builder. - Collaborate with colleagues to support cohesion in the overall recruitment strategy. - Model organizational values and demonstrate integrity and professionalism. - Set and communicate clear performance expectations. - Monitor progress toward goals and proactively address performance challenges. - Support professional growth and development through regular feedback and coaching. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required. - Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience. - A minimum of 3 years of experience in the higher education and/or online learning industry. - A minimum of 3 years of experience in admissions or student enrollment services. - Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across a variety of backgrounds. - Belief that every student can achieve high levels of academic excellence. Additional Skills and Qualifications - Knowledge of the online higher education sector. - Robust process and project management skills. - Strong command over CRM platforms (including HubSpot and Salesforce). - Exceptional interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and organizational skills. - Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines. - Fluency in all Microsoft Office Applications. Time Commitment This role requires some work to be scheduled during evening or weekend hours. Physical Requirements The employee's routine activities involve sitting, talking, and hearing, as well as using hands for tasks such as typing and handling objects. Benefits - Medical plan options, dental care, and vision. - 401K plan for eligible employees. - Generous paid-time-off (PTO) benefits.