Associate/Director of Recruitment for In-Person Education

The Opportunity:
The Associate Director/Director of Recruitment for In-Person Education at Unity Environmental University is a student-centered, mission-driven position responsible for generating enrollment into the Unity at Pineland program, a bold alternative to traditional residential education, built around immersive 5-week terms, hands-on field learning, and a radically flexible structure. Unity’s in-person model redefines what’s possible for modern learners, including those who have stopped out, are navigating life transitions, or are looking to reskill into green careers without the baggage of outdated systems. As the most affordable private institution in Maine, we believe that education should meet people where they are, and this role ensures it does. This role requires a strategic leader who understands hands-on, term-based programming and is eager to connect with students seeking alternatives to traditional campus life.
 

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
 

Day to day responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and supervise the in-person recruitment team.
  • Establish performance metrics, accountability structures, and staff development plans.
  • Manage recruitment budgets and ensure responsible allocation of resources.
• Design and execute inclusive recruitment strategies that increase enrollment and challenge conventional definitions of higher education.
  • Create recruitment plans informed by funnel data, market research, and trend analysis.
  • Identify and target new student populations aligned with Unity’s hands-on, flexible model.
  • Develop innovative outreach models (e.g., mobile recruitment, pop-up advising, workplace partnerships).
• Plan and oversee impactful recruitment events that showcase Unity at Pineland.
  • Lead Discovery Days and on-campus experiences designed to convert prospective students into enrolled learners.
  • Represent Unity at Pineland at high schools, transfer fairs, community events, and workforce development programs.
• Partner with Marketing to ensure messaging resonates with nontraditional and environmentally focused learners.
  • Build relationships with high schools, transfer pipelines, environmental organizations, and aligned community partners.
  • Collaborate with Student Success to ensure seamless handoffs for admitted students.
  • Coordinate with Advancement and Career Services to integrate recruitment and outcomes messaging.
• Use enrollment funnel analytics and Salesforce data to drive recruitment decisions.
  • Monitor student behavior trends and adapt strategies accordingly.

Do you have the skills?

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. 
• Associate Director: 1–3 years in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management.
• Director: 3+ years in admissions, with proven experience in recruitment budget oversight, and direct responsibility for developing recruitment plans and leading recruitment events
• Experience recruiting in modular, accelerated, or alternative education models.
• CRM proficiency required, with Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
• Territory management experience is strongly preferred.
• Preference for candidates from tuition-driven institutions.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding recruitment goals.
• Knowledge of the regional educational and workforce landscape.
• Proven supervisory experience, including oversight of staff, scheduling, and performance management.
• Passion for environmental education and Unity’s mission.
• Deep understanding of contemporary student populations—especially first-gen, adult, transfer, and environmentally conscious learners.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to travel, including evenings/weekends as needed.
• Ability to obtain a valid ME driver's license, and to maintain a clean driving record.

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, Unity @ Pineland, and Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
 

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed and Unity Environmental University employees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the institution's needs.

Although at Unity Environmental University Enterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.
 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
 

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance