About Us
Stride Funding is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent, while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) Our innovative platform meaningfully connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent to drive mutual benefit—using accessible education financing as the thread. We like to think of ourselves as more than a fintech; we’re a catalyst for economic mobility.
A Forbes Fintech 50 company, portfolio company of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management — the largest HR organization out there!) and recipient of “Startup of the Year” by StartUp Boston, Stride is driven by our commitment to social impact and innovation. We are reshaping the future of the workforce one opportunity at a time. Join us on our journey to give power to learners and unlock fulfilling careers that drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
What We Need
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Campus Recruiter/Campus Partnerships Manager to help us build strong relationships with key academic institutions and ultimately pack the top of the student funnel for our Employer-Sponsored Student Loan Programs. This role will focus on campaigning to schools and creating partnerships with universities to ensure a steady pipeline of students for our programs, fulfilling student volume to drive success for our employer clients.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and Execute School Outreach Campaigns: Develop and execute targeted recruitment campaigns aimed at key academic institutions to attract students to our employer-sponsored loan programs.
- Build Relationships with Schools: Establish and nurture strong relationships with academic institutions, career services, and student organizations to create robust student pipelines.
- Manage Lead Generation Process: Manage all stages of the lead generation process from schools, from initial contact through conversion, using both digital and traditional recruitment channels.
- Represent Employer Clients: Represent employer clients in meetings with academic institutions and career services teams, tailoring recruitment campaigns to meet clients’ workforce needs.
- Serve as Liaison: Serve as a liaison between employer clients and academic institutions to align recruitment strategies with workforce requirements.
- Collaborate on Sales Materials: Work closely with marketing, partnerships, and compliance teams to create engaging materials that resonate with schools, including emails, newsletters, and presentations.
- Monitor Market Trends: Monitor and analyze market trends and feedback from schools and employers to continuously improve recruitment approaches.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and product development, to align recruitment strategies with company goals and ensure a seamless experience for schools.
- Track Campaign Performance: Track recruitment campaign performance and school engagement metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize conversion rates.
- Provide Support: Provide ongoing support and communication to academic institutions throughout the recruitment process to ensure they are informed, engaged, and motivated to participate in our programs.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Talent Acquisition, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in campus recruiting or selling to universities with a focus on academic partnerships—ideally with an established network of campus relationships.
- Strong understanding of academic recruitment tools, career services platforms, and social media for recruitment.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, applicant tracking software, and email marketing platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building relationships and persuasive messaging.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to tailor recruitment campaigns to meet the specific requirements of employer clients’ workforce needs.
- Proven track record of representing employer clients in campus recruitment efforts.
- Experience in developing and executing targeted campus recruitment campaigns.
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passionate about education and the role it plays in career development.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Competitive cash and equity compensation
- Attractive incentive compensation structure
- Health benefits (health & dental), 401k
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible PTO policy
- Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team.
If you are a highly driven individual with a passion for technology, and you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in revolutionizing the workforce solution industry and making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide. Apply now to be a part of our growing team!
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Stride is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
