Manager ATDM Recruitment Admission
Manager ATDM Recruitment Admission
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About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research advanced learning economic development advanced manufacturing and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and breakthroughs create opportunity grow innovation power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.
About the Role
The Manager ATDM Recruitment & Admissions is responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of recruitment and admissions strategies to attract and enroll qualified applicants into IALRs specialized training programs. This role oversees the full admissions cycle supervises recruitment staff and works in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Admissions to ensure alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership datadriven decisionmaking and a proactive approach to outreach and operational excellence.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Recruitment & Outreach
- Lead and execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse and qualified applicant pools.
- Represent the program at career fairs high schools military installations community events and industry forums.
- Develop and manage prospective student engagement plans through targeted email campaigns virtual info sessions phone outreach and inperson visits.
- Oversee coordination of recruitment travel event logistics and team participation to ensure alignment with program goals and calendar.
- Cultivate relationships with external partners including schools community organizations and workforce agencies.
- Admissions Management & Operations
- Oversee the admissions process ensuring timely and accurate review of applications and related documentation.
- Supervise and mentor admissions/recruitment staff providing guidance and performance feedback.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for applicant communications data entry and followup.
- Monitor and manage application systems and databases ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Manage and oversee background checks drug screening processes and enrollment verifications in compliance with program policies.
- Partner with leadership to assess and refine admissions criteria timelines and applicant review processes.
- Data & Performance Analysis
- Analyze applicant trends and recruitment outcomes to guide continuous improvement.
- Develop and share regular reports on recruitment and admissions metrics.
- Identify and recommend strategies to improve applicant conversion rates and yield.
Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville VA.
The Ideal Candidate
Bachelors degree in Business Higher Education Communications or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 46 years of experience in admissions recruitment or a related field with at least 12 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
Proven ability to manage projects people and priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Proficiency with CRM systems Microsoft Office Suite and data management platforms.
Ability to travel for recruitment and outreach events; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in technical vocational or tradebased student recruitment.
Familiarity with Department of Defense training programs veterans services or workforce development initiatives.
Demonstrated experience using data to evaluate and optimize recruitment strategies.
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer a salary of $80000 $90000 plus applicable shift differential. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical dental and vision coverage with lowerthanexpected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
How to Apply
Apply online at Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
