Assistant Director

Note for Internal Candidates

While this role is visible on our external job board, internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Internal candidates will be prioritized in the review and selection process. If you are a current SEO employee interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply and continue your professional journey with us. 

Title: Assistant Director, Recruiting

Department: SEO Career & Alternative Investments

Report to: Director, Pathways

Compensation: $85,400 - $100,500

FLSA: Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time, Regular

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005

ABOUT SEO

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Recruiting Strategy & Applicant Attraction

• Lead the campus component of the overall recruiting strategy to attract a strong and diverse pipeline of talent that aligns to program goals.
• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Programs teams to understand program requirements, partner firm expectations, and applicant profile needs to ensure recruiting strategies are aligned to downstream placement goals.
• In partnership with Director, Pathways, manage strategies to publicize internship and full-time opportunities available through SEO's partner network to prospective and current program participants across both SEO Career and SEO Alternative Investments.
• Develop an AI/technology driven recruitment plan including identifying appropriate tools and services, designing use cases, and planning the approach to leveraging AI for sourcing candidates for SEO Career and partner roles.
• Analyze campus composition/geography to set individual campus strategies, set targets, and assign campuses to a team of recruiters.
• Develop and implement campus events strategy which may include informational sessions, professional development workshops and program-specific recruiting/enrichment events.
• Establish relationships with key leaders and campus partners to deliver recruiting initiatives, programs, and share/leverage best practices.
• Build external partnerships with diversity, student and industry specific organizations both through on campus contacts and through national conference opportunities.
• Understand business and competitive landscape to influence & shape future recruiting strategies.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics to influence data driven decisions and to share results/trends with stakeholders.

People Management

• Coach and manage a team of to execute on campus recruiting strategy by directing, motivating, and developing the team to hit recruitment goals.
• Foster a high-performance team culture grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and mission alignment.
• Develop team members' skills in candidate assessment, industry knowledge, and technology utilization.
• Perform other duties to be assigned in service of SEO Careers & Alternative Investments team objectives and SEO’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in human resource or high-volume campus/student recruitment. Previous experience in a professional services environment, recruitment agency, or in higher education/career services also applies.
• Strong people management experience.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Passion for SEO’s Mission: A deep curiosity and awareness of the barriers to entry and obstacles for career launch in Corporate America, and a dedication to closing opportunity gaps.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to set strategy for new programs and be comfortable with going beyond standard recruitment practices to acquire new students to the SEO Career & Alternative Investments programs.
• Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, use available resources, and make informed decisions. Proactive in identifying ways to contribute to SEO’s goals and mission by setting achievable goals, addressing problems head-on, preparing for contingencies, and identifying opportunities as they arise. 
• Project Management: Ability to develop strategic plans, break down issues, lead cross-functional teams, and navigate ambiguity.
• Communication: Comfort with verbal and written communication to diverse stakeholders, including email, chat, phone, and presentations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in working within a cloud-based environment, including using MS365 products, Box, Monday.com, and Excel.
• Flexibility to travel during peak seasons. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.