Location: Remote, Flexible Work Opportunity (Approximately 30 hours per week) 

Company Overview: Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) is a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in higher education. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. As a remote team, we prioritize results and reliability and offer a flexible work environment and long-term income opportunity. 

Role Overview: We are seeking a strategic thought partner to join our team as a Project Manager and Recruitment Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. Working closely with the Managing Partner and Managing Director, the successful candidate plays a pivotal role in managing the organization and executing search projects to successful completion as well as directing research and outreach efforts to generate quality candidates. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Provide analytical and administrative oversight for short and long-term strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, services, and technologies

• Direct, manage, and monitor research and outreach associates to ensure the generation of a sufficient number of high-quality applicants 

• Manage multiple search projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion
• Develop search support materials, including timelines, advertising recommendations and quotes, and evaluation and screening tools
• Create and maintain reports in applicant tracking software and Excel, providing insights into search statistics and recruiting efforts 

Team Collaboration: 

• Attend weekly management meetings with Managing Partner and Managing Director 
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Partner, search associates, and other team members to achieve project goals
• Serve as technical liaison for the applicant tracking system

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently 
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills 
• Strong technical skills and highly proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite
• Self-directed, proactive learner with the ability to work independently with minimal direction
• A highly collaborative team member  
• Strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement   
• A passion for developing innovative solutions to drive business success  
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to process implementation
• Deadline-focused with the willingness to follow up to achieve goals on time 
• Adaptable with ability to pivot and multitask to accommodate changing priorities 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior recruiting experience 
• Familiarity with the higher education sector 

Additional Requirements: 

• Reliable and secure equipment, including computer, internet, and phone