Seasonal Academic Recruiter

Our mission is to provide best-in-class, immersive summer college enrichment experiences that perfectly balance curriculums curated by top tier universities in diverse fields of study, with opportunities for students to have fun, travel and explore new places with new friends.

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study. We are the industry trailblazers, applying nearly sixty years of learning, refinement and relationship building into what we do each day.

Simply put, our team is obsessed with summer and determined to help our students excel, building lifelong skills, embracing intellectual curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning. Our team members make a significant impact in the lives of students, and we take great pride in supporting them in every step of the journey – we roll up our sleeves and do what it takes to deliver the very best summer ever

The Seasonal Academic Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring exceptional academic staff—including Instructors, Teaching Assistants, Academic Coordinators, and Academic Deans—for our pre-college and gifted enrichment summer programs. This role is critical in ensuring that Summer Discovery programs feature engaging, hands-on, high-caliber courses taught by highly qualified educators.

Essential Functions:

• Recruitment Management: Oversee the entire recruitment process with your pool of candidates, from sourcing and screening to shortlisting and interviewing candidates in high volume.
• Sourcing & Outreach: Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to identify and attract top-tier academic talent, including current university faculty, graduate students, and experienced secondary school teachers.
• Targeted Recruitment: Specifically recruit candidates with expertise and experience across our core subject areas, which include Business, Entrepreneurship, STEM, Law, Psychology, Arts, and more.
• Screening and Vetting: Assess candidates for a passion for youth mentorship, experience with project-based learning, and the ability to implement a differentiated, intellectually stimulating academic environment.
• Candidate Evaluation: Perform reference investigations, and competency assessments to ensure the best fit for the role.
• Candidate Engagement: Manage communication with a diverse pool of candidates, ensuring a positive and informative experience throughout the hiring process.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track recruitment metrics and prepare comprehensive reports for weekly meetings.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of applicant and staff information.

Core Competencies:

• Interview Expertise: Adept at conducting a variety of interview types, including structured, competency-based, and behavior-based, with a strong ability to evaluate and identify the best candidates for each role.
• Selection Processes: Extensive hands-on experience with video and phone interviews, coupled with thorough reference checking to ensure a comprehensive and accurate candidate assessment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), leveraging these tools to streamline recruitment and maintain organized records.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling clear and persuasive interactions with candidates and hiring managers, and effectively conveying job expectations and company values.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to evolving situations, maintaining composure and effectiveness in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Productivity: Highly self-motivated and efficient, consistently achieving high productivity levels and delivering results in a dynamic and challenging work setting.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources,,Experience in Higher Education,, Psychology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a recruiter or in a similar HR role, with a demonstrated track record in full-cycle recruitment.

• Proven ability to manage the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates.

• Experience in high-volume recruiting in academics is preferred.
• Familiarity with the qualifications typically required for academic staff (e.g., Master's degree/PhD candidates, classroom teaching experience, and experience with gifted learners is a plus).
• A strong understanding of the pre-college, experiential learning, or academic enrichment landscape.
• Experience with various recruiting methods and tools, such as job boards, social media, and networking.
• Ability to work 30 hours per week 9-5 (EST)

$35-$40/ hr

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check

Summer Discovery embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.