Recruitment Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, workforce programs, and aligned partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring strong communication and alignment.
• Develop and maintain a structured system to track partner engagement and outcomes.
• Strengthen and deepen existing partnerships to improve engagement and applicant conversion.
• Represent the Marcy Lab School at college fairs, high school visits, workforce events, and community gatherings.
• Plan and host internal and external recruitment events (info sessions, open houses, partner briefings).
• Support yield-focused engagement efforts to convert applicants into enrolled students.
• Execute and continuously improve targeted recruitment strategies across key audiences and communities.
• Partner with the Senior Director to inform and refine recruitment strategy based on on-the-ground insights and data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Admissions, Marketing, and Student Success to align outreach efforts with enrollment priorities.
• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics and adjust strategy to improve application and enrollment conversion.
• Contribute to enrollment forecasting and growth planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, admissions, partnership development, outreach, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success building and managing external partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while driving toward measurable goals.
• Data-informed and results-oriented mindset.
• Preferred: Experience in education, workforce development, nonprofit, or youth-serving organizations.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and recruitment tracking tools.
• Experience planning and executing recruitment events.
• Passion for expanding access to opportunity and advancing educational equity.