Recruitment Programs Manager

American University•Washington, DC

15h•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary: The primary responsibility of the Recruiting Programs Manager is to oversee and implement all aspects of the Office of Career & Professional Development’s (OCPD) recruiting programs, networking events, and career fairs. Other major responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of employer outreach strategies, assisting with employment outcomes data collection, and supporting students. Essential Functions: 1.) Recruitment Program Management & Employer Engagement Manage all recruitment programs, career fairs and networking events. Develop program initiatives and analyze recruitment trends. Ensure that OCPD’s employer policies are consistent with industry standards. Track and report data related to employers’ involvement in recruiting, student employment, and hiring outcomes. 2.) Job Board Management & Employer Relations Oversee data entry for jobs board, including training student workers on data entry, and reviewing and approving postings. Interface with employers using the Symplicity Recruit CRM and other tools to post jobs. 3.) Strategic Partnerships Establish new relationships and enhance existing relationships with key private and public sector employers to increase employer participation at programming events, create job/internship opportunities, and connect with WCL alumni and other employers. Conduct in-person visits at the employers’ offices to better understand organizations, work environments, hiring needs and industry trends. Solicit postings for jobs board. Share knowledge with OCPD’s career counseling team. 4.) Employment Outcomes & Student Survey Management Support collection of employment outcomes survey required for ABA Accreditation and rankings. Design and implement student surveys to gauge student needs and satisfaction with recruitment programs and other services. 5.) Other Duties as Assigned Support operations of OCPD and WCL by participating in hiring, on committees, and other data management projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience in sales, marketing, recruiting program, or relationship management required.
Demonstrated ability to learn CRM and other contact management software required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience interacting with employers in the private and public sectors, strongly preferred.
Prior work experience in the legal field and working with program management and administration desired.
Strategic planning, project management and event management experience preferred.
Familiarity with databases and contact management systems, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Symplicity, and comfort with statistical reporting and analysis preferred.
Demonstrated ability to network and create relationships with employers from a broad range of employment sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all recruitment programs, career fairs and networking events.
Develop program initiatives and analyze recruitment trends.
Ensure that OCPD’s employer policies are consistent with industry standards.
Track and report data related to employers’ involvement in recruiting, student employment, and hiring outcomes.
Oversee data entry for jobs board, including training student workers on data entry, and reviewing and approving postings.
Interface with employers using the Symplicity Recruit CRM and other tools to post jobs.
Establish new relationships and enhance existing relationships with key private and public sector employers to increase employer participation at programming events, create job/internship opportunities, and connect with WCL alumni and other employers.
Conduct in-person visits at the employers’ offices to better understand organizations, work environments, hiring needs and industry trends.
Solicit postings for jobs board.
Share knowledge with OCPD’s career counseling team.
Support collection of employment outcomes survey required for ABA Accreditation and rankings.
Design and implement student surveys to gauge student needs and satisfaction with recruitment programs and other services.
Support operations of OCPD and WCL by participating in hiring, on committees, and other data management projects as needed.