Associate II, Workforce Pathways | Road to Hire

Road to Hire•Charlotte, NC

1d•$62,000 - $67,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Road to Hire is entering a critical phase in its evolution as we scale to support 200+ college graduates annually in securing high-quality, career-launching roles. The Associate I, Workforce Pathways, will serve as both a strategic driver and hands-on executor of student placement outcomes. This role is responsible for ensuring that Road to Hire college talent successfully transitions into high-wage careers through internships and full-time employment. Acting as a “talent agent” for a portfolio of students, this individual will actively source opportunities, build strong employer relationships, and drive students through the full placement lifecycle from preparation to application to offer acceptance. This is a high-accountability, high-impact role with a clear focus on measurable outcomes: internships secured, full-time placements, and long-term career trajectory. This role is central to Road to Hire’s mission. You will directly shape whether students successfully translate their education into meaningful, high-paying careers. Your work will not only impact individual lives but also strengthen employer partnerships and regional talent pipelines, ensuring that opportunity is accessible, attainable, and sustainable for the students we serve.

Requirements

4–7+ years of experience in recruiting, talent placement, workforce development, career services, or a related field
Demonstrated track record of successfully placing early-career talent into internships and/or full-time roles
Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with recruiters, hiring managers, or employer partners
Experience managing multiple candidates or stakeholders in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with both students and employers
High level of ownership and accountability for outcomes
Ability to operate with urgency and a bias toward action
Excellent coaching and communication skills
Strategic thinking paired with strong execution ability
Data tracking, pipeline management, and attention to detail
Deep commitment to expanding access to economic mobility and opportunity

Nice To Haves

Experience working with college or early-career talent populations
Background in workforce development, nonprofit, or higher education settings
Experience using CRM or recruiting platforms (Salesforce, Handshake, ATS systems, etc.)
Familiarity with high-growth or high-demand career pathways (e.g., tech, business, finance, operations)

Responsibilities

Own placement outcomes for a portfolio of college students and graduating seniors, with a focus on high-wage, career-aligned roles
Activate and leverage employer opportunities sourced through Corporate Relations, ensuring strong alignment between role requirements and student readiness
Serve as a talent agent for students, proactively matching candidates to opportunities and advocating on their behalf with hiring partners
Identify gaps in role availability or alignment and provide feedback to Corporate Relations to inform employer engagement strategy
Ensure a consistent and high-quality pipeline of opportunities for students by maximizing conversion across existing employer partnerships and channels
Actively coach and guide students through the job and internship search process, including resume development, interview preparation, and application strategy
Ensure students are fully prepared for competitive hiring processes and employer expectations
Monitor application pipelines and drive follow-through, ensuring no missed opportunities
Support students through offer negotiation, decision-making, and onboarding readiness
Partner closely with Corporate Relations to align on employer engagement strategy and job pipelines
Collaborate with Student Success and program teams to ensure alignment between student readiness and market opportunities
Provide insights to internal teams on hiring trends, employer expectations, and skill gaps
Track and manage key placement metrics including applications, interviews, offers, internships secured, and full-time placements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM or workforce systems
Use data to drive strategy, identify gaps, and continuously improve placement outcomes
Achieving defined internship and full-time placement targets across your student portfolio
Ensuring a strong, consistent pipeline of high-quality job opportunities that are proactive and not reactive
Driving high levels of student engagement, preparedness, and follow-through
Building and maintaining employer relationships that lead to repeat hiring and long-term partnerships where employers view Road to Hire as a trusted, go-to source for early talent
Students are competitive, confident, and well-prepared for hiring processes
Contributing directly to Road to Hire’s mission by translating education into economic mobility outcomes