Specialist, Student Affairs and Recruitment

APTA • Alexandria, VA

1d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Student Affairs and Recruitment executes APTA’s student recruitment and engagement implementation, operations, and engagement to drive growth, retention, and value for APTA members and student recruitment. This role executes student affairs strategies within the Advancement department, ensuring achievement of organizational, department, and program priorities and goals.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in postsecondary or graduate student recruitment or pathways program management
• Experience in student recruitment implementation, or project management within a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization preferred.
• Bachelor's preferred
• K-12 student recruitment or college/career advising experience
• Experience in partnership management and volunteer relations
• Proficiency in public speaking, strong presentation skills
• Experience with database management
• Experience with virtual and in-person event planning
• Experience working with Centralized Application Services preferred
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Project management skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Partnership management
• Volunteer/ambassador recruitment and management
• New ambassador onboarding
• Member engagement group oversight
• Event management
• Resource development and management
• Hub/Community creation and management
• Prospective applicant database management and communication
• Website content management
• Volunteer communication management
• Annual calendar management and developmental input

Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• generous retirement contributions
• travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level