Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

Lead Full Cycle Recruiting (60%) 

• Own the full cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance, including role scoping, sourcing strategy, and close; for a steady volume portfolio of non-technical roles across corporate, academic, and operations functions 

• Conduct structured intake meetings to define competencies, success profiles, and evaluation criteria and use that information to design thoughtful interview guides and candidate exercises aligned to agreed-upon scorecards  

• Drive strong close outcomes through effective candidate engagement and stakeholder alignment 

• Leverage automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline sourcing, screening, scheduling, and communication while maintaining high-quality candidate engagement 

• Proactively source, engage, and activate passive candidates through targeted outreach and relationship building 

• Monitor pipeline activity and hiring progress, sharing regular updates with stakeholders 

• Represent College Board's employer brand in every candidate interaction 

Recruitment Operations, and Process Excellence (20%) 

• Maintain accurate, timely candidate and requisition data in the ATS (Workday preferred) 

• Track and meet recruiting metrics including time-to-hire, offer acceptance, and candidate satisfaction, as well as funnel health metrics  

• Drive offer processes, including offer extensions, negotiations within established guidelines, and candidate closing 

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and hiring standards  

Advise Hiring Managers (20%) 

• Partner with hiring managers to calibrate expectations and refine role scope based on market conditions 

• Guide leaders through evidence-based hiring decisions and structured debrief processes  

• Influence hiring outcomes to ensure alignment with business priorities and long-term talent strategy  

• Educate hiring leaders on evolving recruiting tools and data insights to support faster, higher-quality hiring decisions 

About You 

• 3 to 5 years of full cycle recruiting experience, corporate and/or education recruiting experience preferred  

• Energized by the day-to-day work of recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing, and comfort working a steady, high volume caseload of similar roles  

• Strong ability to build productive relationships with hiring managers  

• Exceptional organizational skills and time management, with the discipline to keep pipelines, deadlines, and details precisely on track  

• Working knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, and confidentiality requirements  

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems; Workday experience preferred  

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team  

• A desire to grow as a recruiter through consistent, hands-on experience  

• Experience or interest in education or nonprofit environments is a plus, though not required  

• Willingness to travel 2 to 4 times per year to College Board offices or for business needs 

All roles at College Board require: 

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission driven work 

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively 

• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal 

• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input 

• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking 

• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success 

• Authorization to work in the United States 

About Our Process   

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.    

What We Offer 

At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. 

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation 

• The hiring range for this role is $56,000 - $100,000. 

• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. 

• We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. 

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. 

You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. 

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