ActivateWork

Nonprofit recruiting & coaching firm is seeking an experienced Recruitment and Admissions Manager to join their team!

WHAT WE DO

ActivateWork is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent. Traditional hiring processes leave valuable talent out. We help employers solve talent gaps by finding promising candidates in underrepresented communities and preparing them to excel in new careers.

Our proprietary behavioral screening process, rigorous skills training, and 12 months of on-the-job coaching prepare our learners to be valuable new hires, with a one-year retention rate 36% higher than the industry average. And with an average starting wage of more than $22/hour, our model is one of few proven to launch people to lasting economic freedom.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Manager of Learner Recruitment & Admissions to play a vital role in cultivating a diverse pipeline of applicants and leading both our outreach and enrollment efforts. In this position, you will champion ActivateWork’s mission to advance economic opportunity and connect traditionally underrepresented Coloradans to meaningful IT careers through community engagement, digital outreach, and partnership development.

As a key player in enhancing the student experience, you will manage and help to refine our recruitment processes and strengthen our brand as a respected and sought-after IT training program in the Denver metro area. Your work will directly contribute to empowering individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring they have access to the skills and resources needed for success in the tech industry.

Note: This role is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in our Denver office.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Learner Recruitment & Community Evangelism:

  • Manage a rigorous outreach and recruitment process, meeting admissions and enrollment targets each cycle.
  • Build and nurture relationships with partner organizations to maintain a strong pipeline of candidates and foster long-term collaborations.
  • Attend community networking events to enhance ActivateWork’s visibility and attract prospective students interested in IT and technical careers.
  • Deliver presentations and host off-site information sessions to engage potential candidates.
  • Collaborate with leadership and marketing consultants to run effective recruitment ads on digital channels and ensure timely updates to marketing materials.
  • Align recruitment strategies and processes with grant funding streams (e.g. WIOA, SNAP, Prosperity Denver Fund, etc.)

Admissions & Enrollment:

  • Manage the candidate application process, including coordinating information sessions, scheduling and conducting phone screens and interviews, and administering technical assessments.
  • Communicate effectively with candidates, quickly building rapport and verifying the successful completion of necessary onboarding requirements.
  • Refer candidates to supportive services or alternative programs as needed.
  • Partner with Learner Success Team to lead class kickoffs and help coordinate graduations.

Data Management:

  • Accurately input and maintain data for all stakeholders (applicants, students, volunteers, community organizations) in Salesforce, ensuring consistency and timeliness.
  • Create and present reports to monitor progress and outcomes against site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
  • Utilize Salesforce analytics to analyze data trends, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategic recommendations to optimize resource allocation and recruitment efforts.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION

Professional Qualifications

  • +3 years of experience in recruitment, communications, marketing, student affairs, or similar fields. Experience in admissions in a nonprofit or college environment a plus.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, and project management tools.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow through on tasks and proactively identify solutions to problems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
  • Understanding of business needs and talent sourcing.
  • Solid evaluation and data management skills.
  • Experience with social media marketing is preferred.
  • Background in IT or a willingness to learn about technology is preferred.

Personal Characteristics

  • You thrive in a dynamic, creative environment and are passionate about our mission, believing in equitable access to well-paying careers and the importance of diverse talent.
  • You enjoy working across teams and are proactive in getting things done while promoting a collaborative team environment.
  • You are data-driven, results-oriented, and focused on driving social change.
  • You have a flexible work style, capable of both teamwork and independent tasks.
  • You communicate effectively and are tech-savvy, learning new tools quickly.
  • You are detail-oriented, organized, and excel at time management.

WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING

  • Expected annual salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 based on experience.
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Simple IRA – employer matching up to 3%


ActivateWork provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements. ActivateWork complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ActivateWork will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law

ActivateWork expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of ActivateWork employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.


EEO Statement
ActivateWork provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, ActivateWork complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.



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