Senior Relationship Manager, Outreach & Recruitment

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Relationship Manager, Outreach & Recruitment

Department: Scholarship and Programs

Reports To: Director, Outreach and Recruitment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Are you passionate about connecting with students and helping them access life-changing educational opportunities? We’re looking for a dynamic, solution-oriented professional to join our Outreach & Recruitment team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative spaces, understands how to engage diverse audiences—including students during pivotal or challenging moments—and is committed to equity and access in education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Relationship Manager, Outreach & Recruitment is a key strategic leader responsible for national outreach and recruitment initiatives across UNCF programs, with an emphasis on increasing awareness and engagement in flagship opportunities such as the Fidelity Scholars Program. This role focuses on building and nurturing meaningful relationships with students, educators, and partners, while driving equity, access, and impact through data-informed, student-centered strategies.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement multi-state recruitment campaigns targeting high schools, colleges, counselors, and community-based organizations.
• Proactively identify and engage prospective applicants, focusing on increasing applications and participation in UNCF-funded programs.

Influencer & Partner Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain a national network of school counselors, educators, college administrators, and community partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison for strategic partners, creating alignment with UNCF mission and program goals.

Event Management & Facilitation

• Lead the planning and execution of national webinars, in-person recruitment events, campus visits, and community outreach programs.
• Represent UNCF at regional and national conferences and events to expand visibility and influence.

Content Creation & Marketing

• Develop and manage outreach materials including flyers, toolkits, scripts, email campaigns, and videos.
• Craft compelling and culturally resonant messages tailored to students, families, and key stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze application trends and outreach performance
• Prepare reports and insights for internal leadership and external funders on engagement, reach, and conversion metrics.

Travel: This position requires up to 50% travel across the United States to visit high schools, colleges/universities, community organizations.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Active listening and empathy
• Cultural awareness and storytelling
• Innovation and adaptability
• Project management and initiative
• Attention to detail and data analysis
• Collaboration across diverse audiences

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise one or more professional and/or administrative level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in outreach, recruitment, education, or community engagement
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as needed for organizational events and work commitments.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment
• Experience working with diverse populations, including high school and college students, educators, and community leaders

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Success Sharing

Salary Range: $76,700.00 To $80,500.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building.

To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Outreach and Recruitment Team, please visit: https://uncf.org/programs/uncf-outreach-page

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V