Manager of Student Recruitment

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

CareerWise is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that creates life-changing opportunities for the youngest generation of America’s workforce.

We build industry-led, student-centered, modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and on-the-job learning providing flexible, alternative pathways to economic mobility.

We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace, charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition, workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model.

As a result, our programs have launched in multiple states, leveraging our institutional knowledge, technology, and infrastructure.

Who We’re Looking For :

We’re looking for someone who can champion participating in CareerWise youth apprenticeships in Colorado to both students and their schools and districts.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to who you are and you are intentional about embodying these values daily and embedding them in your work.

We have an awesome team of smart, fun people who roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! You thrive in a high energy, dynamic team like ours.

And we mean TEAM. We collaborate, engage in healthy debate, pivot quickly based on real-time learning, and jump in wherever our skills are needed.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, CareerWise Colorado (CWC), the Manager of Student Recruitment plays a crucial role in establishing and leading strategic partnerships between high school students, school districts and the CareerWise youth apprenticeship programs and services.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• STUDENT RECRUITMENT You will develop and own full life-cycle student-centered recruiting and engagement techniques to attract high-potential students to CWC youth apprenticeship opportunities.
• TALENT IDENTIFICATION You have a keen awareness of assessing apprenticeship opportunities and matching them with interested students to produce successful apprenticeship placements.
• COLLABORATION EXPERT Using your enthusiasm for youth apprenticeship and your excellent communication skills, you will create a culture of collaboration with school district partners where you will foster long-term partnerships and together, champion youth apprenticeship opportunities for students.
• DATA ANALYSIS You will manage and report youth apprenticeship participation data and outcomes. You can tell a story with the data to inspire students, schools, and districts to engage with CWC youth apprenticeship opportunities.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Key competencies to be successful in this role :

• You will oversee, supervise, and mentor team members
• You have a successful track record of relating with and influencing students in the secondary education age group
• You have a passion to drive the narrative about the benefits of youth apprenticeships with students and school leaders throughout the Denver metro area (and elsewhere in Colorado)
• Quickly builds rapport and gains trust with students, school leaders, and other community partners
• Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
• Lives out the CareerWise values and has a passion for the CareerWise mission and vision

Additional proficiencies :

• You must have previous supervisory and leadership experience (preferably in the education sector)
• You must also have previous experience creating, implementing, and owning student-centered strategic recruiting and engagement processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software (like Monday.com)
• Familiarity with CRM and / or other databases ( preferably Salesforce)
• Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to understand and interpret the multiple complexities of the evolving youth apprenticeship movement

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.

Location :

This role is based in Denver, Colorado. CareerWise staff typically work a hybrid work schedule with varying days in the office and other days remote.

Remote work is not guaranteed and the schedule must be approved by the supervisor. There may be occasions (possibly 1-3 times per year) for staff to gather together in person.

Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.

Compensation :

The starting salary range for this role is : $66,306 (min) - $82,219 (max) annually; this role is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA.

CareerWise offers a generous benefits package including group medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term disability, 100% vested 401k plan with a 3% employer contribution, and flexible time off.

Working conditions and physical requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing.

Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for use of standard office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity required for interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone and online video conference platforms (like Google, Zoom, MS Teams, Webex, etc.)

How to Apply?

We are excited to receive your application! Please upload a cover letter with your resume and let us know why you are interested in working at CareerWise along with what specific experience you have that uniquely qualifies you for this position.

Application Window :

CareerWise anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require CareerWise to shorten or extend the application window.

CareerWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at : [email protected]