Outreach and Recruitment Manager

Position Information

Working Title Outreach and Recruitment Manager

Brief Position Overview The Outreach and Recruitment Manager leads outreach marketing and recruitment efforts for the Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses program housed at Great Falls College. This position develops and maintains a strong pipeline of qualified business applicants through presentations events information sessions direct outreach and strategic partnerships to support full enrollment in three annual cohorts across a four-state region Montana Idaho Wyoming and Arizona. This position is based in Great Falls Montana with periodic travel required throughout the region. The position is grant-funded with no current end date for the grant.

Position Number TBD

Department Office of CEO

Dean Division

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester If other specify From date If other specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual Salary Salary range of 55000 to 65000 annually commensurate with experience education and qualifications

Contract Type MUS If other please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement The Outreach and Recruitment Manager plays a key role in building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified small business applicants for three annual cohorts of the Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses program. This full-time position works closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategic marketing outreach and recruitment initiatives including hosting information sessions delivering presentations attending events and conducting direct outreach to business owners. The manager also develops and strengthens partnerships with chambers of commerce business associations Community Development Financial Institutions CDFIs and other organizations to expand program awareness encourage participation and support full cohort enrollment across the programs service region.

Duties and Responsibilities Generate and maintain a robust business applicant pipeline to meet or exceed grant-mandated enrollment goals for three cohorts annually. Manage the full recruitment process from initial contact to completed application with timely follow-up and consistent communication. Conduct outreach through regular phone calls virtual meetings and in-person engagements providing guidance and support throughout the application process. Track outreach activities measure yield from events and communications and report metrics to the Executive Director and program partners. Deliver personalized follow-up to ensure prospective business applicants feel informed encouraged and valued.

Required Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills Associate degree or 2-5 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint and willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce and Zoom. Excellent verbal communication skills and a confident friendly presence. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and comfort with problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills Bachelor degree in related field. Experience in program support event planning or classroom management. Experience in using CRMs or outreach databases training can be provided.

The Successful Candidate Will The successful candidate will Work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrate a passion for supporting rural communities and helping small businesses grow. Be a natural connector with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine enjoyment of relationship-building especially by phone. Possess cultural awareness and the ability to connect authentically with diverse audiences.

Special Requirements This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job.

Physical Demands To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements