Recruitment Manager

Description
Core Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Pipeline Building

Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, workforce programs, and aligned partners.
Support the development and maintenance of sustainable referral pathways
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.

Events & External Engagement

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.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

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.

Communication & Messaging

Deliver compelling presentations and messaging that clearly articulate The Marcy Lab School’s value proposition.
Ensure brand consistency across partner and recruitment communications.
Gather insights from partners and prospective students to refine outreach strategies.

Qualifications

Required

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.

What Success Looks Like

Partnership & Pipeline Support

Contributes meaningfully to expanding and maintaining high-quality external partnerships.
Supports the execution of recruitment initiatives that increase awareness and interest in The Marcy Lab School’s programs.
Ensures consistent follow-through with partners and maintains strong communication systems.
Demonstrates ownership of day-to-day pipeline health, partner engagement, and event execution.

Execution & Representation

Represents the Marcy Lab School professionally and effectively at events and partner engagements.
Successfully plans and executes recruitment events that drive engagement and prospective student interest.
Demonstrates strong follow-up practices that support application movement and enrollment efforts.

Team Contribution & Growth

Acts as a strong execution partner to the Senior Director, helping operationalize recruitment strategy and drive consistent results.
Uses data and feedback to refine outreach efforts over time.
Identifies opportunities to improve systems, expand partnerships, and strengthen recruitment outcomes.