Recruitment Manager, Bay Area

Job Title: Recruitment Manager, Bay Area
Functional Team: Recruiting
Job Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: CA-Exempt
Location: Hybrid in Bay Area
Desired Start Date: September 2, 2025
Direct Supervisor: Director of Recruiting, California 

Who We Are
COOP is building a diverse movement of upwardly mobile first-generation college grads overcoming underemployment through digital skills and peer connections. We want to reignite our nation’s promise of upward mobility for those who strive to achieve a brighter future for themselves and their families—to ensure the American Dream is a reality for all. We connect un-/underemployed first-gen college graduates to one another—within cohorts and across “generations” of cohorts. By growing their peer professional networks, members of our community achieve upward economic mobility by building the skills and connections they need for the careers they deserve.

Our intervention for underemployed graduates has produced compelling wage outcomes for thousands of first-generation and low-income grads in New York, California, Illinois, and Florida.  Within 12 months of program completion, three in four COOP alumni are fully employed.

Learn more about COOP Careers’ here: 

• https://coopcareers.org/mission
• https://coopcareers.org/impact

Our Workplace
COOP is an alumni-led organization where we bring our authentic selves to work every day. Over 60% of our staff members have been program participants which translates into a workplace that is mission-driven with deep connections to our community. Rooted in the core values that comprise our three pillars of Head, Heart, and Hustle, we approach our work with empathy, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose.

Our teams span across NYC, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. We come together virtually each month to create space for collective learning and professional development, and regionally in-person each month to build connections. We approach our shared mission of overcoming underemployment with resourcefulness and optimism while bringing fun to the challenge.

What You Will Do: 
The Recruiting Manager will support and execute fellowship recruitment and enrollment across the Bay Area, developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleges and community based organizations. The Recruiting Manager will lead a candidate-centered, efficient recruiting process.

Responsibilities: 

Managing Strategic Partnerships with College and Community Partners (50%)

• Manage 4-6 key university partnerships, coordinating virtual and in-person recruiting logistics, information sessions, career fairs, and other targeted engagement events to drive lead generation and conversion 
• Contribute to and implement school-specific strategies to create brand awareness through maximizing partnerships with college campuses and community-based organizations, while also sourcing new partners
• Develop deep relationships with career services, academic departments, student groups, and alumni associations
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet enrollment needs
• Maintain data integrity and perform ad-hoc reporting in Salesforce as necessary

Recruiting, Admission, & Enrollment  for COOP Flagship Program (40%)

• Execute Bay Area COOP recruiting strategy, drive conversion rates, and build relationships with future fellows 
• Utilize Salesforce to maintain candidate data and reporting
• Facilitate admission and enrollment of candidates in alignment with COOP’s organizational goals 
• Collaborate with the Recruiting team and Program Managers to create a smooth transition process from candidate to enrolled fellow
• Partner with the Marketing team to produce creative, marketing, and social media materials to expand brand awareness and reach
• Manage program applicant funnel and enrollment decisions for the Bay Area program tracks, which includes managing candidate communications and questions via email, phone, and SMS, facilitating group interviews and information sessions, and reviewing candidate application materials and eligibility documents
• Support enrollment, compliance, and data integrity for the Randomized Control Trial (RCT) 

Special Projects (10%)

• Contribute to national and regional cross-functional projects, including referral campaigns, national social media projects, pipeline analysis and performance evaluation, and admitted fellow engagement campaigns  
• Support the Strategic Pilots team with launching Bay Area pilots 

Who We Need

Required Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong knowledge of English language (spoken, written, read) sufficient to carry out the activities described in this specification
• Strong project management skills 
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence others 
• Strong facilitation skills 
• Experience with Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides and Word/Google Docs
• Reliable source of transportation and ability to regularly travel to college campuses across California up to 4x per month (may fluctuate with business need) 
• Availability to work some evening hours, up to 6 days per month depending on business need

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Experience with Salesforce is beneficial, but not required
• Knowledge of or experience with COOP is helpful but not required
• Previous experience in recruitment, enrollment, or talent acquisition at scale preferred but not required 

Who You Are

• Mission Driven & Equity Mindset - Belief in COOP’s mission and actively inquires about relevant diverse perspectives, including among stakeholders, and engages others in this inquiry
• Workload Management  - Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Communication - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; Ability to confidently and comfortably engage in public speaking, addressing both virtual and in-person audiences of 100+ with positivity and enthusiasm
• Collaboration - Ability to work well cross-functional and influence and manage stakeholders, laterally and vertically; roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
• Growth Mindset - Comfortable with learning new technologies and platforms; Ability to self-teach and look for the answers to presenting challenges

• Base Annual Salary: $68,640 (salary is non-negotiable) 
• A generous and flexible vacation policy, including paid holidays and office closures for Wellness Weeks during the last week of December and first week of July 
• 100% employer-funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you (80% employer-funded coverage for dependents)
• Flexible spending account benefits (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• 401(K) retirement plan and 4% employer match - eligibility to participate after one year of service

Hybrid Working Policy
COOP’s hybrid workplace strikes a thoughtful balance between at-home flexibility and in-person chemistry. Regular shared experience in person (structured and spontaneous) will enhance collaboration, strengthen existing relationships, and forge new ones within and across teams. Intentional, casual, and joyful moments together will infuse our culture with the sense of community that makes COOP unique and powerful and will collectively push us toward our shared purpose. 

Currently, all COOP team members are working remotely and attending a once-a-month in-person coworking and team-building day at our co-located space in lower Manhattan (Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003) for NYC team members and in San Francisco (Swissnex, San Francisco Pier 17, The Embarcadero Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111) for Bay Area team members or a mutually convenient coworking location for our Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami team members. 

Residency Policy
All employees must reside within commuting distance (approximately two hours) of a COOP Program site located in the following cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Bay Area, and within the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, NJ or NY.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
COOP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We seek to build a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.