Associate, Recruitment & Admissions - job 1 of 2

The Associate, Recruitment & Admissions at Per Scholas is responsible for cultivating a pipeline of applicants through outreach and enrollment processes. Key duties include managing social media marketing, conducting presentations, processing applications, and maintaining data within Salesforce to track recruitment and admissions goals.

To qualify for the Associate, Recruitment & Admissions role at Per Scholas, you should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, coupled with strong skills in communication, project management, and data management. While not mandatory, prior experience in admissions or a background in IT is a plus.

The Associate plays a crucial role in connecting individuals with opportunities in technology through community outreach and recruitment efforts. By promoting Per Scholas' mission, the Associate helps uplift communities and foster diverse talent pools, making a significant impact on local employment in tech.

Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Google Sheets, Excel, and social media platforms is essential for the Associate, Recruitment & Admissions position. These tools aid in effective data management, tracking analytics, and executing marketing strategies, which are crucial for this role.

An ideal candidate for the Associate, Recruitment & Admissions role at Per Scholas is someone who possesses strong communication skills, a passion for technology, and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups. Organizational skills and a strategic mindset are also vital for successfully managing outreach and admissions processes.

In your answer, highlight any previous experience you've had with community engagement and outreach initiatives. Discuss specific strategies you've used to build relationships and connect with target communities, and emphasize the importance of these relationships in achieving enrollment goals.

Talk about processes you’ve established in past roles, including specific milestones, outreach efforts, and how you would leverage data management tools like Salesforce to track progress and adapt strategies as needed to ensure targets are met.

Share your familiarity with Salesforce and any relevant experience you've had using it for tracking and managing data. You can also explain how you would approach learning the system if you're not already an expert.

Select a specific example from your past experience where you implemented marketing strategies that resulted in increased awareness or participation. Discuss the methods you used, such as social media campaigns, community events, or partnerships, and the results you achieved.

Discuss your approach to building relationships with candidates, such as active listening, being personable, and providing timely updates. Mention how these practices facilitate a positive experience and lead to successful enrollments.

Reflect on qualities such as empathy, adaptability, or strong organizational skills. Explain your reasoning and share how you embody this quality through your work ethic and interactions.

Describe a compassionate approach to customer service and communication. Emphasize the importance of empathy, explaining possible next steps for the candidate, and how to connect them with alternative opportunities.

Mention your familiarity with data tracking tools and analytics methods. Discuss the importance of understanding trends in admissions data and how you would identify patterns to refine recruitment strategies moving forward.

Share your passion for enabling others to succeed and for contributing to the tech industry. Talk about how your personal values align with Per Scholas' mission and how that drives your work every day.

Discuss strategies you've employed in previous roles to ensure diverse candidate pools, such as outreach to underrepresented communities or adjusting messaging to be more inclusive. Highlight how you see this aligning with Per Scholas’ mission of equity and opportunity.