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 Unitys mission-driven approach from first contact through enrollment. As a key member of our Career Edge Sustainable Education Business Unit (SEBU), youll 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 Unitys 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 Unitys 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.
Requirements:
Do you have the skills?
Preferred:
Location:
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, Unity @ Pineland, and Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed, and Unity Environmental University employees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the institutions needs.
Although at Unity Environmental University Enterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings, or work temporary assignments at any Unity Environmental University location.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include: