Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

Remote, Los Angeles or Philadelphia preferred

Our country's education and workforce systems are inequitable, failing to meet the needs of our most marginalized citizens. Historically, workforce education has led to low-wage jobs disconnected from ongoing higher education, which has created significant barriers for career advancement. At the same time, traditional higher education has increasingly become unaffordable for Americans from lower-income backgrounds while also lacking direct connection to the labor market.

The consequences of these systemic failures are dire.

At Propel America, we believe a better system should and can exist. We believe high school graduates shouldn’t have to choose between forestalling income and accruing significant debt while pursuing a traditional college degree or forestalling education and mobility for low-wage, entry-level work with few opportunities for advancement. Propel is building that better system - a Jobs-First Higher Education - that allows young adults from low-income backgrounds to access an affordable and efficient pathway to a good job that serves as a springboard to a choice-filled life.

By working backward from the needs of established employer partners, Propel America:

• Partners with employers to assess talent needs, create relevant training programs, and hire diverse, local talent for their in‑demand roles.
• Recruits, guides, and supports young adults (18-26 years old), particularly those from low‑income backgrounds, through a blended, technology‑enabled career accelerator inclusive of a suite of products and supports (including career exploration, cohort learning, one‑on‑one coaching, etc) to ensure fellows have what they need to be successful in their job interview, persist in the workforce, and a plan for ongoing education and career advancement.
• Partners with training and higher education organizations to offer in‑demand credentials that allow young adults to earn college credits

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As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will oversee the regional admissions process for prospective Fellows, ensuring an equitable and mission‑aligned selection and enrollment experience. You will implement recruitment and admissions strategies, analyze applicant data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with regional and program leaders to ensure applicant readiness and strong pathway alignment.