Fast Facts

City Year is seeking a Campus Recruiter to engage and cultivate prospective AmeriCorps members from 10+ college campuses in Columbus, OH. This hybrid role involves developing recruitment strategies, building relationships, and supporting candidates through the application process.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include engaging with students and alumni, conducting presentations and recruitment events, managing candidate pipelines, supporting applicants through the application and interview process, and collaborating with team members for successful candidate transitions.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong relationship-building and communication skills, experience in recruitment or program coordination, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Familiarity with CRM systems is preferred.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience in education or nonprofit sectors, the ability to engage diverse groups, and a passion for national service. Flexibility to travel within the designated portfolio is required.

Location: This position is primarily based in Columbus, OH, with a hybrid work model allowing remote work on non-campus days.

Compensation: $55000 - $55000 / Annually

Application Instructions

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.

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Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Position Overview

Campus Recruiters are responsible for generating interest and cultivating a pool of candidates within their designated portfolios to apply to serve as AmeriCorps members. As Campus Recruiters, you will represent City Year’s mission to prospective candidates, building strong relationships with all students, campus leaders, and other stakeholders. You will play a critical role in creating pipelines of talent by developing and executing recruitment strategies, supporting candidates through the application process, and fostering a commitment to national service.

Campus Recruiters are location based and work within the Corps Talent Acquisition Campus Recruitment Channel, reporting to a Campus Recruitment Director. Each recruiter’s portfolio contains 10+ college campuses that focus on the highest producing historical schools and are proximate to the local City Year site.

This position is located in Columbus, OH. Recruiters prioritize being on campus 2-3 days per week to develop a deep network of on campus relationships as well as to generate leads and applicants through direct outreach. Recruiters will be able to work from home and the City Year Columbus office on non-campus days. Due to the travel requirements, a valid Driver's License is required. The salary for this role is $55,000.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Candidate Outreach and Engagement

• Develop and execute strategies to engage groups of students and alumni from colleges and universities within your designated portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, including career services, faculty, and student organizations.
• Deliver engaging presentations, host tabling events, and participate in career fairs to promote the AmeriCorps member opportunity.

Candidate Cultivation

• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective candidates, nurturing interest in City Year and the AmeriCorps member role.
• Conduct 1:1 informational meetings and respond to candidate inquiries to provide personalized support and information.
• Identify high-potential candidates and offer tailored coaching to help them navigate the application and interview process.

Opportunity for All

• Serve as a champion of inclusion for all within the recruitment function, ensuring that recruitment processes offer opportunities for all
• Ensure recruitment, admissions, and retention efforts reflect City Year’s commitment to educational opportunity and the advancement of those furthest from opportunity.

Application and Interview Support

• Guide candidates through the application process, offering clear communication on timelines, expectations, and requirements.
• Prepare candidates for interviews by conducting mock interviews, sharing best practices, and setting expectations for AmeriCorps service.
• Engage in candidate interviews year-round to stay informed about candidate experiences and continuously refine the interview process.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient transition of candidates once they are selected for interviews or invited to serve.
• Support recruitment campaigns, events, and initiatives to amplify City Year’s reach and impact.
• Provide regular updates to the Recruitment Director, or sites as requested, on recruitment progress, challenges, and insights.

Data and Process Management

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in CRM and applicant tracking systems, ensuring timely follow-up and communication.
• Provide feedback on recruitment strategies to enhance candidate experience and conversion rates.
• Passion for national service and commitment to fostering a strong AmeriCorps cohort.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, or program coordination, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of groups, including students, campus partners, and community leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver compelling messages in both group and individual settings.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and projects, meeting deadlines with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, applicant tracking systems, or related tools is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel within your designated portfolio as needed to support recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Passion for national service and commitment to fostering a strong AmeriCorps cohort.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, or program coordination, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of audiences including students, campus partners, and community leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver compelling messages in both group and individual settings.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and projects, meeting deadlines with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, applicant tracking systems, or related tools is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel within your designated portfolio as needed to support recruitment efforts.

Note from the hiring manager: Don’t have all the qualifications listed? Don’t worry about it. If you’re interested, I’d love for you to apply so I can learn a bit more about why you might be the perfect addition to our team!

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will. 

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.