Director of Recruitment for Career Edge

The Opportunity: Unity Environmental University seeks a dynamic, outcomes-driven Director of Recruitment for Career Edge to lead enrollment growth of Unity’s 90-Credit Applied Bachelor’s programs. This strategic role drives revenue through both direct-to-student recruitment and innovative B2B partnerships, while ensuring every prospective student experiences Unity's mission-driven approach from first contact through enrollment. As a key member of our Career Edge Sustainable Education Business Unit (SEBU), you'll develop data-informed recruitment strategies aligned with our multi-start academic calendar, build employer partnerships and articulation agreements, and lead a team of recruiters in delivering exceptional prospect experiences. Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 Day to day responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution Design and execute comprehensive annual and term-based recruitment strategies with specific enrollment goals by program, market segment, and start date Define priority audience segments and collaborate with marketing teams to align value propositions with our sustainability mission Optimize recruitment funnels using ROI data and conversion analytics to maximize enrollment outcomes Partnership Development Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic employer partnerships that generate qualified leads and cohort opportunities Develop and maintain articulation agreements with feeder institutions in collaboration with the Academic, Student Success, Marketing, and Organization Effectiveness teams Set partnership targets, track ROI, and ensure mutual value creation for all stakeholders Operations & Student Experience Serve as primary liaison between Career Edge SEBU and Education Enterprise units (Marketing, Financial Aid, Student Success) to ensure seamless processes Oversee efficient credit transfer and pre-evaluation processes to accelerate time-to-offer Align all recruitment activities with Unity's multiple starts annual calendar and maintain the accuracy of pre-enrollment materials Lead Management & Technology Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle management in Salesforce Education Cloud, including lead-source taxonomy and attribution modeling Build comprehensive dashboards, forecast to goals, and deliver weekly progress reporting with actionable insights Maintain data hygiene standards and ensure compliance with consent and privacy regulations Meet or exceed SLA response targets for all prospect communications with greater than 90% adherence Team Leadership & Development Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters Provide team with program briefs, talk tracks, and ongoing training to improve conversion rates Foster a collaborative culture that embodies Unity's service orientation and environmental mission Outreach & Events Lead high-impact recruitment events and omnichannel outreach campaigns Activate alumni networks and student ambassadors for referral programs Lead external communications and media for the Career Edge SEBU Appear on camera and engage across social media with confidence, working closely with Marketing to plan content and adhere to brand and compliance guidelines. Collaborate with academic leadership to showcase applied learning and career outcomes.