Recruitment and Admissions Manager-Raleigh, NC

NPower is a national nonprofit that leverages an evidence-based model to foster economic mobility through best-in-class skills training and industry-recognized certifications for military-connected individuals and young adults to thrive in the digital economy. Our strength lies in supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds through pivotal life transitions. We offer a unique approach that combines rigorous, free training with trauma-informed support services, career readiness skills, and job placement assistance. NPower also provides paid learning experiences with corporate and nonprofit organizations, with 85% of graduates securing full-time employment or continuing their education. NPower is transforming life trajectories while strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and serving as a solution to the tech talent shortage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Admissions

• Developing and maintaining relationships with young adults, veterans and workforce development agencies and community-based organizations for the purpose of recruitment
• Respond to and follow up on recruiting leads, messages, emails and other correspondences
• Present NPower Program and teach introduction classes to feeder organizations and
• Attend job fairs, conferences, and other networking events
• Generate leads through the extensive use of social media
• Schedule and interview candidates for the Program
• Ensure that assessment results have been followed up with appropriate training
• Work with local NPower offices to coordinate recruiting efforts
• Collect and file necessary paperwork and documentation for each candidate

Program Administration

• Participate in regional and office events such as orientation, graduation, site visits, mock interviews, etc.
• Provide support as needed to employer services and social support services
• Input and maintain student information in Salesforce
• Provide management with Salesforce reports as needed
• Assist with data collection and tracking- including income, education status and program surveys
• Assist with professional development of students
• Assist Program Director with managing office, classroom and staff
• Manage office inventory
• Provide feedback for Staff Evaluations when required
• Handle all disciplinary actions for students including meetings for warnings, performance agreements, and suspensions. Assist Program Director with dismissals and withdrawal process, documentation, and meetings when required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

At minimum one of the following must be met:

• A two-year degree with 4 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: workforce, recruitment/admissions or training and development experience
• A four-year college degree with 2-3 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: workforce, student recruitment, admissions or workforce training and development experience
• experience with young adult workforce development programs a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able to travel throughout the state (approximately 25%)

Skills Needed:

• A passion for helping people grow, develop themselves, and better their lives and their community
• A professional role model with the ability to motivate students to actively participate and engage in learning professional skills and develop habits that meet the needs of internship partners and employers
• Strong business development, interpersonal and communication skills with excellent attention to detail/follow through
• Well-organized, motivated individual, with excellent communication (oral, written, and listening) skills
• Experience with public speaking
• Technology background and experience with Salesforce (preferred)
• Must be detail orientated, have excellent follow through, and work well in team-based, entrepreneurial, and diverse environment
• Experience conducting analytical research and creating reports
• Experience in one or more of the following fields helpful but not required: workforce development, recruiting, education, youth development, human potential, human resources, IT staffing, or social services