Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across five major areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

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The Role in Brief:

Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator

The Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for internal and external candidates and stakeholders, communicating with them throughout the full life cycle of the recruiting process. We are seeking candidates with an interest in recruiting and human resources to join this fast-paced, high-volume, team-oriented environment.

This role is located in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the interview process; respond to candidate questions, provide updates on next steps in the process and market the firm as appropriate
• Schedule and facilitate interviews and assessments (phone, onsite, Zoom based) for candidates; solicit feedback from interviewers following interviews
• Manage correspondence and communication with both interviewees and interviewers
• Maintain and audit the integrity of recruiting databases; maintain recruiting trackers and reports, identify trends
• Process and monitor new hire reimbursements
• Welcome and escort external candidates onsite on day of interview
• Work closely with and assist the recruiting team with overall recruiting goals
• Attend weekly team meetings in person or via Zoom
• Participate in special projects such as recruiting initiatives and team campaigns

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Attention to detail
• Proven to be organized and task-oriented
• Interest in HR subject matter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing empathy and diplomacy
• Experience in personalized customer service
• Experience being successful in a team environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities

Ideal Qualifications:

• Leadership or internship experience
• Ability to take initiative and proactively provide suggestions, offer solutions
• Proven ability to communicate effectively by e-mail and phone with internal and external customers
• Ability to manage self to goals and deadlines
• Experience handling confidential information
• Experience in a recruiting environment
• Experience working in a CRM or ATS
• Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise.

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service or fitness activities (up to 10 hours a month each)
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Phase Back to Work program for employees returning from parental leave
• Infertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living
• Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy
• Benefits kick in day one, see the full details here.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.