Talent Lead

This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, NY. Candidates outside of NYC will not be considered.

Who We Are:

The American higher education system is a beacon of innovation, opportunity, and transformation, shaping future leaders and advancing knowledge on a global scale. Yet, it faces unprecedented challenges - from rising costs to increasing demands for accessibility and relevance.

At CollegeVine, we’re on a mission to not only address these challenges, but also unlock new possibilities for operational efficiency, student success, and alumni advancement. We deploy safe AI Agents to drive real outcomes across campus and bring cutting-edge AI to the industry. Hundreds of universities trust us with the important job of communicating, advising, and helping millions of their constituents every single day.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a highly motivated and people-focused Talent Lead to join our team. This person will play a critical role in shaping our candidate pipeline and ensuring that every candidate has an outstanding experience, both virtually and in our NYC office. This role is based in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and leverage creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including direct outreach, events, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and agencies where appropriate.

• Drive our talent brand through creative marketing campaigns, outreach efforts, partnerships, and hosting/attending recruiting events.

• Serve as a visible brand ambassador for CollegeVine, representing our culture both internally and externally.

• Assess resumes and profiles to quickly identify top candidates who align with role requirements and company culture.

• Act as the first point of contact for prospective candidates, selling them on CollegeVine’s culture, mission, and growth opportunities.

• Own the in-office candidate experience in our NYC office, ensuring each visitor has a seamless and welcoming experience.

• Own the presentation of the NYC office as a recruiting and talent brand asset, showcasing it as a vibrant and inspiring place to work.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver a strong, qualified pipeline.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or employer branding.

• Strong track record in candidate sourcing and pipeline management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to connect with candidates across backgrounds.

• Passion for creating exceptional candidate experiences.

• Creative thinker with an eye for branding, events, and storytelling.

• Experience with ATS tools and recruiting platforms.

CollegeVine was originally founded in 2016 in Cambridge, MA and reaches over 20 million families annually in search of guidance. Our roots are in delivering near- peer mentorship at scale, which has since evolved to delivering lifelong guidance through AI and a vast professional network. We have raised over $66m in venture funding from dedicated investors such as Morningside Technology Ventures (Xiaomi, TikTok), the founding partner of 5Y Capital, Fidelity, University Ventures, and more. In 2020, after years of being a remote-friendly company, CollegeVine became a fully remote company centered on Eastern Time with a diverse cast of team members based predominantly in the United States, but also around the world.