10,000 Degrees: Director of Talent Recruitment & Onboarding
10,000 Degrees is seeking a Director of Talent Recruitment & Success, a crucial leadership role focused on building a strong team that connects “hiring” with “thriving.” This position holds significant influence across the organization and is responsible for designing the talent development strategy to secure and effectively onboard the key individuals needed to advance the mission. From the initial interaction with every candidate to the successful integration of new hires during their first 90 days, the Director oversees the entire talent lifecycle. This role aims to create a pipeline of ready-to-go professionals, making the organization’s mission an attractive opportunity for the best talent in the field.
About 10,000 Degrees:
10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.
Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Talent Pipeline Management
Partner with department heads to identify niche hiring needs and execute targeted recruitment strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and other resources.
Proactively develop and maintain a “talent bank” of pre-qualified candidates for mission-critical or high-demand roles to ensure zero lag time in hiring.
Serve as the initial screener and first point of contact for all incoming applications, ensuring every candidate meets rigorous standards for competency and mission-alignment.
Act as the internal client for the Marketing department, providing storytelling content, staff testimonials, and data to drive recruitment-focused social media and branding campaigns.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership to help define new roles, draft compelling job descriptions, and design engaging recruitment experiences that mitigate bias.
Use data insights to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
Campus & Community Leadership
Build and maintain deep partnerships with school campus career centers and their respective recruitment ecosystems.
Design and lead the organization’s presence at career fairs and networking events to ensure 10,000 Degrees is the employer of choice for recent graduates entering the social impact space.
Represent 10,000 Degrees at various community events, including fundraising and appreciation functions.
Onboarding & Talent Success
Develop and direct an intentional, comprehensive onboarding program that supports compliance and integrates mission immersion, organizational culture, and role-specific training.
Act as the primary point of contact for new hires during their first 3 months, coordinating structured check-ins to identify training gaps and ensure role alignment.
Partner with department heads to create individualized Success Roadmaps, ensuring new staff have the mentorship and resources needed to be fully autonomous and contributing by their third month.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5+ years experience in talent acquisition or people operations, with at least 2 years in a a leadership or strategic role
Mastery primary recruitment resources, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws
Demonstrated ability to translate organizational mission and culture into compelling recruitment marketing content
Proven ability to design training and orientation programs that measurably improve employee retention and engagement
Excellence in managing a high volume of applicants while maintaining a highly personalized and premium candidate experience
Deep familiarity of the regional talent market and college landscape in the regions that we serve
High level of professionalism, including excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications
Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative including the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and be self-reflective
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
This position requires some in-person presence and/or travel within the regions served.
Compensation
$115,000 - $135,000 / year
Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE
15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice
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