College for Social Innovation Coordinator of Recruitment... Details

College for Social Innovation Coordinator of Recruitment...

Positively Partners - Boston, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Student Recruitment, the Coordinator of Recruitment & Enrollment Administration will play a critical role in reaching College for Social Innovation’s (CFSI) exciting and ambitious student enrollment goals.

The Coordinator will employ a variety of virtual and in-person tactics to help facilitate CFSI’s strategic management of the student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes. Primarily, they will help support a portfolio of college and university partnerships, including by supporting the administration of the alumni Ambassador program; conducting market research to strengthen a student-centered and evidence-informed recruitment and marketing strategy; and providing marketing and administrative support to improve our recruitment efforts and ensure efficient enrollment operations.

While specific tactics will vary according to organizational need and individual availability/preference, the Coordinator’s responsibilities will likely include overseeing a small remote campus; conducting market research; compiling and sharing findings with the recruitment/marketing and program teams to help us conduct authentic and effective outreach; participating in virtual and in-person recruitment events (e.g. information sessions, 1-1 chats, interviews, alumni panels); and working to establish strong relationships with students and campus champions, such as professors, deans and student groups, to promote our credit-bearing internships and education program.

This is a fantastic entry-level part-time opportunity for someone interested in the fields of recruitment and admissions, marketing, student affairs, or general higher education and nonprofit work. As a part-time role, hours will vary and much of the work can be done remotely. At the conclusion of the position term (May 2023) there is potential for the individual hired for this position to grow into a full-time role, depending on performance and interest.

There may be a need for occasional travel to college campuses and an opportunity to work from the CFSI headquarters when convenient and as arranged with your supervisor. Availability for occasional early evening work is preferred. For example, there may be a few evening info sessions throughout the semester. While a Boston-based location is preferred, strong candidates who are interested in a fully remote position will be considered. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

College Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Support organizational strategy to meet student recruitment and enrollment goals

• Will likely have responsibility for one remote campus and provide secondary support to a larger campus

• Collaborate with university partners to source qualified students and future change agents to participate in the Semester in the City (SITC) program

• Support campus ambassador (alumni) program, led by the Senior Manager of Student Recruitment

• Build and manage relationships with key individuals and groups on each campus, including faculty, staff, and students, to grow awareness and interest in SITC

• Organize and implement recruitment events (information sessions, panels, classroom presentations, interviews, etc.) and powerfully represent CFSI at university-sponsored events such as career fairs, clubs, and department meetings

• Involve current fellows and alumni in the planning and execution of recruitment campaigns

• In partnership with the Marketing team, review external-facing materials and support the creation of digital storytelling campaigns

• Do market research to inform best practices on improving yield and providing better access to high-impact learning programs like Semester in the City for all students.

Administrative Support

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including data entry and the drafting, editing, and revision of admissions communications

• Manage the movement of each student through the admissions process, including scheduling interviews, sending reference communications, and creating and sending admissions letters

• Manage the recruitment and admissions calendars

• Create Salesforce reports as needed to aid in the execution of communications and strategic initiatives

Admissions and Enrollment

• Support student communication from initial introduction to SITC through the application, admissions, and enrollment processes

• Support the recruitment team and internships team in the process of making mutually beneficial matches between enrolled students and internship placement sites

• Support “anti-melt” efforts to improve retention/yield across the enrollment process

QUALIFICATIONS & MINDSET

• 1-2 years of professional experience, possibly in the recruitment or admissions space preferred. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

• Embodiment of CFSI’s core values of an optimistic mindset, curiosity, teamwork, purposeful effort, and kindness and generosity

• Experience with Salesforce preferred; strong attention to detail required

• Ability to follow set data entry procedures, organize a work flow

• A results orientation with a demonstrated ability to maintain a commitment to goals in the face of obstacles

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an engaging communication style

• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; eagerness to work towards closing the opportunity gap and recruiting a pipeline of students from all backgrounds

• An ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and operate effectively with colleagues in a collegial, yet demanding, work environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary commensurate with experience; $17 - $18 per hour for 15-25 hours a week, for a term extending to May 15th, 2023.

• Commuting Reimbursements (up to $25/month) and reimbursement for costs when asked to travel to partner campuses

• Access to regular and ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities internally and ability to leverage organizational resources to seek additional development opportunities externally.

Please direct any questions to Ariel Lepito, Senior Manager of Student Recruitment, at ariel.lepito@collegeforsocialinnovation.org.

College for Social Innovation (CFSI) brings together colleges and social sector organizations to create fully-credited experiential learning opportunities that are meaningful, accessible, and life-changing. Our college students, referred to as Social Innovation Fellows, build skills, a digital portfolio, and a professional network that helps to position them to become the next generation of problem solvers for humanity’s tough challenges. Students are placed in a semester-long internship (400 hours) and also take skill-building and reflection classes twice a week as part of a diverse “Semester in the City” cohort.

College for Social Innovation is now completing a two-year pilot of its Semester in the City program, having enrolled almost 100 students from six colleges and universities and achieved strong initial results. We are looking to further build an innovative and unique educational experience that can add value for students and their home colleges while building a bigger, better, and more diverse talent pipeline for the social sector.

In the next three to five years, we look to create a nationally recognized curriculum and instructional delivery model that generates strong results while growing to serve 350+ students per year and preparing for potential growth beyond Boston. Ultimately, we aim to build a movement to make it common for millions of college students - representing the full diversity of the nation - to gain access to careers in the fast-growing social sector. During their Semester in the City, Fellows participate in well-structured and academically-accredited internships where they learn from real-world experiences, build relationships with mentors, and build personal, professional and academic skills.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

College for Social Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. National Service Alumni (i.e. Military, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.