Director, Talent Placement & Program Operations
Remote
Talent Placement & Program Operations – Talent Placement & Program Operations /
Full-time /
Remote
The Opportunity
The Talent Placement and Program Operations team plays a key role in supporting fellows, alumni, and corporate partners through two core functions: Talent Placement and Program Operations. Focused on efficiency and effectiveness, the team enhances organizational operations by facilitating talent engagement and role placement initiatives to drive successful outcomes for both candidates and partners. Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration, the team ensures continued growth and success in a dynamic economic environment.
The Director, Talent Placement and Program Operations is responsible for managing the partner pipeline strategy to support recruitment efforts across specific industry segments. This leader collaborates with the partnerships team to understand hiring needs and ideal candidate profiles, curates a list of suitable candidates for selection, and advocates for candidates throughout the hiring process. Additionally, the Director works closely with Career Pathway Advisors (CPAs) to ensure alignment on role requirements, support candidate sourcing, and prepare candidates for interviews.
This role also involves partnering with the programs and alumni teams to ensure alignment between candidate interests and partner hiring needs for both internships and full-time roles. The Director will collect insights from partners and candidates to advise both groups on best practices for success in the hiring process. By facilitating strong placements, this role contributes to partner satisfaction and long-term success for candidates.
Work You’ll Do
Pipeline Management:
- Possess a deep understanding of specific industry segments, including key players, trends, and emerging opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the partnerships team to better understand partner needs, priorities, and desired fellow/alumni profiles.
- Evaluate the skills, experiences, and aspirations of fellows/alumni to match them effectively with partner roles, ensuring alignment and fit.
- Help ensure an overall 90% placement rate for 2000+ fellows by matching them to good-fit partner roles within assigned industry segments.
- Ensure alumni are being networked with partners in accordance with open roles for experienced talent.
Strategic Planning
- Demonstrate a commitment to achieving placement targets and driving positive outcomes for both partners and fellows, measuring success through key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive partner pipeline strategy, identifying potential opportunities and areas for growth.
- Utilize data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of placement strategies, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment, adjusting strategies and priorities as needed to meet changing partner needs.
Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including programs and partnerships to ensure seamless execution of placement initiatives.
- Effectively communicate with internal teams and partners, conveying insights, recommendations, and feedback in a clear and concise manner.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
- Handle additional tasks essential for role efficiency and team success as needed
What You Have
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in project management and with a track record of successful execution within cross-functional teams and/or a matrix organization
- Experience in corporate recruitment across entry-level and experienced roles a plus
- Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and prioritize tasks to achieve goals in a timely manner
- Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives to achieve organizational outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exhibited ability to use data in decision-making
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to build relationships and lead without authority to achieve shared goals
- Ability to work with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, in a cross-functional environment
- Excellent presentation, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
Inspiring Work
-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause
-Quickly see measurable impact from your work
-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT
-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice
Community
-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours
-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)
Professional Development
-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners
-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns
Benefits Package
-Health and dental insurance
-Workplace flexibility
-Paid holidays
-Transit benefits
*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only
About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)
MLT is a national nonprofit committed to expanding economic opportunities and building a more inclusive economy. For over 20 years, MLT has provided enterprising young people with a proven playbook for economic mobility and has partnered with the world’s leading employers to help them recruit the best talent from all backgrounds, develop their next generation of leaders, and create cultures of fairness where all employees can thrive. Learn more at mlt.org.
COVID Statement
MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.
Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
