Director of Recruitment for Career Edge

Unity College•New Gloucester, ME

44d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Unity Environmental University seeks a dynamic, outcomes-driven Director of Recruitment for Career Edge to lead enrollment growth of Unity's 90-Credit Applied Bachelor's programs. This strategic role drives revenue through both direct-to-student recruitment and innovative B2B partnerships, while ensuring every prospective student experiences Unity's mission-driven approach from first contact through enrollment. As a key member of our Career Edge Sustainable Education Business Unit (SEBU), you'll develop data-informed recruitment strategies aligned with our multi-start academic calendar, build employer partnerships and articulation agreements, and lead a team of recruiters in delivering exceptional prospect experiences. Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of progressive experience in recruitment and/or sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
Proficiency with Salesforce and/or working CRM knowledge and analytics.
Leadership and supervisory experience.
Exceptional relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills; ability to influence across academic and administrative units.
Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
Great time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities.
Good skills in word processing, spreadsheets and computerized database systems.
Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the University.
Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous and well poised.
Valid Maine Driver's License with a good driving record.
Ability to travel regularly and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Proven ability to design and execute data-driven recruitment plans across multiple program portfolios and start dates.
Salesforce user with end-to-end lead-lifecycle management experience in an analogous B2B/B2C setting
Demonstrated success engaging adult learners (place-bound, working professionals) in online applied bachelor's programs.
Demonstrated success creating and closing B2B employer partnerships and developing articulation agreements with colleges/universities.
Experience in sustainability, environmental sciences, or mission-aligned sectors; familiarity with outcomes-focused, online education.
Knowledge of state authorization considerations and best practices in undergraduate enrollment

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution
Design and execute comprehensive annual and term-based recruitment strategies with specific enrollment goals by program, market segment, and start date
Define priority audience segments and collaborate with marketing teams to align value propositions with our sustainability mission
Optimize recruitment funnels using ROI data and conversion analytics to maximize enrollment outcomes
Partnership Development
Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic employer partnerships that generate qualified leads and cohort opportunities
Develop and maintain articulation agreements with feeder institutions in collaboration with the Academic, Student Success, Marketing, and Organization Effectiveness teams
Set partnership targets, track ROI, and ensure mutual value creation for all stakeholders
Operations & Student Experience
Serve as primary liaison between Career Edge SEBU and Education Enterprise units (Marketing, Financial Aid, Student Success) to ensure seamless processes
Oversee efficient credit transfer and pre-evaluation processes to accelerate time-to-offer
Align all recruitment activities with Unity's multiple starts annual calendar and maintain the accuracy of pre-enrollment materials
Lead Management & Technology
Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle management in Salesforce Education Cloud, including lead-source taxonomy and attribution modeling
Build comprehensive dashboards, forecast to goals, and deliver weekly progress reporting with actionable insights
Maintain data hygiene standards and ensure compliance with consent and privacy regulations
Meet or exceed SLA response targets for all prospect communications with greater than 90% adherence
Team Leadership & Development
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters
Provide team with program briefs, talk tracks, and ongoing training to improve conversion rates
Foster a collaborative culture that embodies Unity's service orientation and environmental mission
Outreach & Events
Lead high-impact recruitment events and omnichannel outreach campaigns
Activate alumni networks and student ambassadors for referral programs
Lead external communications and media for the Career Edge SEBU
Appear on camera and engage across social media with confidence, working closely with Marketing to plan content and adhere to brand and compliance guidelines.
Collaborate with academic leadership to showcase applied learning and career outcomes.