Own placement outcomes for a portfolio of college students and graduating seniors, with a focus on high-wage, career-aligned roles
Activate and leverage employer opportunities sourced through Corporate Relations, ensuring strong alignment between role requirements and student readiness
Serve as a talent agent for students, proactively matching candidates to opportunities and advocating on their behalf with hiring partners
Identify gaps in role availability or alignment and provide feedback to Corporate Relations to inform employer engagement strategy
Ensure a consistent and high-quality pipeline of opportunities for students by maximizing conversion across existing employer partnerships and channels
Student Readiness & Placement Execution
Actively coach and guide students through the job and internship search process, including resume development, interview preparation, and application strategy
Ensure students are fully prepared for competitive hiring processes and employer expectations
Monitor application pipelines and drive follow-through, ensuring no missed opportunities
Support students through offer negotiation, decision-making, and onboarding readiness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Corporate Relations to align on employer engagement strategy and job pipelines
Collaborate with Student Success and program teams to ensure alignment between student readiness and market opportunities
Provide insights to internal teams on hiring trends, employer expectations, and skill gaps
Data, Tracking & Outcomes Management
This role is deeply outcomes-driven and requires disciplined tracking of progress and results. The Associate II will use data not only to report on outcomes, but to actively manage pipelines, identify gaps, and adjust strategy in real time to ensure placement goals are met.
Track and manage key placement metrics including applications, interviews, offers, internships secured, and full-time placements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM or workforce systems
Use data to driv
Additional Information
Position Overview
Road to Hire is entering a critical phase in its evolution as we scale to support 200+ college graduates annually in securing high-quality, career-launching roles. The Associate I, Workforce Pathways, will serve as both a strategic driver and hands-on executor of student placement outcomes.
This role is responsible for ensuring that Road to Hire college talent successfully transitions into high-wage careers through internships and full-time employment. Acting as a "talent agent" for a portfolio of students, this individual will actively source opportunities, build strong employer relationships, and drive students through the full placement lifecycle from preparation to application to offer acceptance. This is a high-accountability, high-impact role with a clear focus on measurable outcomes: internships secured, full-time placements, and long-term career trajectory.
Reporting Structure: VP, Advancement (leader of the Workforce, Innovation, and Network team)
Location requirements: Must live in the greater Charlotte region; R2H follows a hybrid work model with in-office requirements Tuesday-Thursday and in-person meetings as required, and some evenings for organizational or stakeholder events.
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to Road to Hire's mission. You will directly shape whether students successfully translate their education into meaningful, high-paying careers.
Your work will not only impact individual lives but also strengthen employer partnerships and regional talent pipelines, ensuring that opportunity is accessible, attainable, and sustainable for the students we serve.
Road To Hire · Charlotte, NC