Alliance Defending Freedom · 2 hours ago
Blackstone Recruitment Operations Specialist
Lansdowne, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAlliance Defending Freedom is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending religious freedom and free speech. The Blackstone Recruitment Operations Specialist will manage logistical details related to recruitment for the Blackstone Legal Fellowship, ensuring a smooth application process and supporting applicants throughout their journey.
Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and implementation of the Blackstone application campaign in close coordination with the Recruitment Operations Team, ensuring all aspects of the campaign are tested and operational to start accepting student applications
Serve as the primary operational support for applicants navigating the technical backend of the system, including document uploads, profile amendments, and submission issues
Review, audit, and update Reliance reporting dashboards, such as Step Status, Letters of Recommendation (LORs), Master Application, and Acceptance Status, at key intervals identified by the Director of Recruitment
Develop and manage the Master Application Spreadsheet as a central record of applicant status, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all stages of evaluation
For international applicants, create secure, individualized folders documenting each step of their application journey; provide administrative support in generating visa letters in compliance with relevant immigration guidelines
Systematically upload and verify applicant transcripts, ensuring completeness of application files prior to committee review
Monitor LOR submission status through regular audits and provide assistance to applicants or recommenders when uploading documentation
Partner with the Recruitment Operations Team in finalizing the cohort on Decision Day, offering strategic and logistical support
Collaborate with the Recruitment Operations Team to finalize the content and tone of acceptance, waitlist, and denial communications
Ensure all correspondence is timely, accurate, and reflective of the Fellowship’s professional and relational ethos
You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work with a high-energy team
An exceptional communicator with a high-level of professionalism
Results-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to 'getting stuff done' with minimal support and direction
Strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to interface with all levels internally and externally in the broader legal community
Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to stay organized
Preferred
Prior experience in Recruiting Operations or College Admissions would be a plus, but not required
Benefits
100% covered medical and dental insurance
Medical and dependent care reimbursement
Paid disability
Long-term care
Life insurance
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Paid time off
12 paid holidays each year
Company
Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal organization committed to producing religious freedom, free speech, marriage, and family
Founded in 1994
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jeffrey Ventrella
Senior Vice-President, Strategic Training
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