Watson Institute · 1 month ago
Associate Search Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yrWatson Institute is dedicated to empowering promising entrepreneurs and leaders from underserved backgrounds through transformative Fellowships. The Associate Search Manager will support recruitment efforts, build partnerships, and manage the selection process for prospective Fellows, while also facilitating immersive experiences and community support.
CleanTechEducationNon ProfitSocial EntrepreneurshipSocial ImpactSustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough research and mapping to identify key organizations, universities, incubators, community groups, and influencers in the assigned geography who can connect you to promising entrepreneurs
Build relationships with local nominators and organizations that can refer qualified candidates; attend their events, offer to present, and co-host info sessions (virtual or in-person)
Organize and lead virtual info sessions and recruitment events for the assigned geography; co-host events with local partners; present at community gatherings
Proactively identify and reach out to highly promising entrepreneurs through LinkedIn, network referrals, and personalized engagement
Attend community events, pitch the Fellowship, and represent Watson Institute in your region
Review and screen applications from the assigned geography
Conduct preliminary interviews with prospective Fellows
Manage the candidate pipeline in Salesforce for the assigned geography
Maintain communication with applicants
Report weekly on progress, challenges, and leads
Track recruitment metrics for the assigned geography
Support Fellows with travel and visa logistics
Facilitating sessions for the Fellows
Work alongside the Events Team to ensure all logistics are in place for the immersive experience
Attend and facilitate workshops to support the community and Fellows throughout the duration of the program. In addition they will need to plan Community Building sessions
Responsible for holding 1-on-1's with Fellows and connecting them to Watson Institute's Impact Ecosystem when particular expertise is observed to be helpful to the Fellow's growth
Support the Events Team with the successful execution of Basecamps and Summit
New responsibilities may develop as the Associate Search Manager position evolves
Qualification
Required
A deep-seated passion for building community and Watson Institute's mission to develop innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs to solve the toughest challenges facing the world
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A systems-oriented and highly organized approach to their work
Mandatory skills: Excel mastery, email wizardry, rapid follow-up, and data analysis
Facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire and draw out the best in a room during each of the workshops and events being facilitated
Experience working in recruitment in the space of higher education, accelerators, fellowships, or other programs supporting entrepreneurs - preferably in Asian markets
A natural inclination to build relationships and partnerships in recruitment communities in order to strengthen Watson Institute's presence. This includes hosting weekly webinars via online conferences and WeChat
Experience working with WeChat is required
Experience working with Little Red Note is required
The position requires full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce (or other CRM platforms) is a plus
Benefits
Annual Happiness Fund that increases with time and seniority
Unlimited vacations (3 weeks required vacation time per year)
Healthcare benefit via Thatch (ICHRA provider), where employees have the option to apply this amount towards their choice of medical plans, with the option to add vision and dental plans
Automatic 3% contribution to your retirement account
Company
Watson Institute
Watson Institute powers venture and career accelerators for next-generation entrepreneurs and leaders.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Techstars
2022-09-19Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Eric Glustrom
CEO and Founder
Andrew Lippi
Chief Operating Officer
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