About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

For more information, visit our Careers page.

The Role in Brief:

Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator

The Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for internal and external candidates and stakeholders, communicating with them throughout the full life cycle of the recruiting process. We are seeking candidates with an interest in recruiting and human resources to join this fast-paced, high-volume, team-oriented environment.

This role is listed as Entry-Level Recruiting Coordinator for posting purposes; the official and internal title of this hire is expected to be Recruiting Associate to align with EAB business norms.

This role is located in Richmond, VA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the interview process; respond to candidate questions, provide updates on next steps in the process and represent the firm as appropriate
• Schedule and facilitate interviews and assessments (phone, onsite, Zoom based) for candidates; solicit feedback from interviewers following interviews
• Manage correspondence and communication with both interviewees and interviewers
• Maintain and audit the integrity of recruiting databases; maintain recruiting trackers and reports, identify trends
• Process and monitor candidate reimbursements
• Monitor and respond to team inboxes, supporting positive and equitable candidate experience
• Work closely with and assist the recruiting team with overall recruiting goals and process optimization
• Attend weekly team meetings in person or via Zoom
• Contribute to special projects such as recruiting and Talent/HR initiatives, events, and campaigns

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Attention to detail
• Proven to be organized and task-oriented
• Interest in HR and Recruiting subject matter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing empathy and diplomacy
• Experience in personalized customer service
• Experience being successful in a team environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities

Ideal Qualifications:

• Leadership or internship experience
• Ability to take initiative and proactively provide suggestions, offer solutions
• Proven ability to communicate effectively by e-mail and phone with internal and external customers
• Ability to manage self to goals and deadlines
• Experience handling confidential information
• Experience in a recruiting environment
• Experience working in a CRM or ATS
• Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $40,000 - $42,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

Benefits:

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.