Job Opportunities API

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 I