Senior Director of Growth and Recruitment

Senior Director of Growth and Recruitment

Coro California (Coro) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on cultivating the next generation of diverse leaders through hands-on, collaborative, cross-sectoral learning. With programs for youth, recent college graduates, established professionals, and executives, Coro develops leaders at all stages of their lives and careers. Graduates leave Coro with a deeper understanding of how their communities and organizations work, the leadership skills to contribute to its success, and a network of engaged alumni to help them reach their goals. Coro California formed through the merger of Coro Southern California (established in 1957) and Coro Northern California (established in 1942), uniting the two legacy organizations into a single statewide entity to amplify impact and grow opportunities for leaders across the region.

Reporting to the Vice President of Growth, the Senior Director of Growth and Recruitment plays a central role in advancing Coro California’s mission by ensuring programs attract, select, and onboard diverse, high-potential participants, advancing Coro X business development initiatives, and helping strengthen alumni and community connections. The role requires collaborating across Coro teams and partners to ensure operational excellence, organizational alignment, and a culture of continuous improvement.

This position sits at the intersection of business development, participant recruitment, and alumni engagement, connecting Coro’s statewide programs, partners, and talent pipeline to strengthen visibility, reach, and impact.

Success in this role will be measured by program recruitment metrics, participant diversity, and growth of new business opportunities. As Coro California evolves, this role may assume additional duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and consistent with organizational needs and applicable law.

Your Opportunity for Impact

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Program Recruitment and Enrollment

• Lead recruitment strategy and execution for a portfolio of Coro programs, ensuring the attraction and enrollment of diverse, high-potential participants.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including outreach, selection, and onboarding, to meet organizational targets.
• Represent Coro at events and forums to strengthen visibility, build relationships, and expand applicant pipelines.
• Evaluate and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency, outcomes, and participant experience.
• Oversee recruitment data tracking and analysis to inform strategic decision-making and reporting.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of this function.

Coro X Business Development and Sales Operations

• Advance Coro X business development efforts by identifying and cultivating new client relationships and partnership opportunities.
• Manage RFP processes, proposals, and follow-up activities to drive business growth and client conversion.
• Support strategic marketing and communications to promote Coro X offerings and expand visibility.
• Enhance sales operations systems and workflows for consistency and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of this function.

Community Engagement and Alumni Relations

• Partner with internal teams to strengthen alumni and community engagement initiatives across Coro programs.
• Lead planning and coordination of events and communications that deepen connection and participation among alumni and partners
• Use data to measure engagement, track outcomes, and guide strategy.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of this function.

Organizational Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and efficiency in recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Contribute ideas and feedback that strengthen processes and systems.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of this function.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

Key Competencies

• Strategic and Relational Leadership: Passionate about developing people, building authentic relationships, and modeling Coro’s values and culture.
• Recruitment and Business Development: Experience in recruitment, admissions, sales, or business development, with a focus on engaging diverse audiences and driving results.
• Revenue Mindset: Demonstrates ownership over financial performance by identifying opportunities for growth, stewarding resources responsibly, and aligning decisions with organizational sustainability.
• Systems Thinking and Operational Design: Skilled in creating and refining workflows that enhance efficiency, consistency, and alignment across programs and teams.
• Project and Time Management: Thrives managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail.
• Execution and Accountability: Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset, consistently following through on commitments, delivering high-quality outcomes, and taking ownership for achieving goals.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Proficient in leveraging data to guide strategy, evaluate outcomes, and utilize tools such as Salesforce for tracking and analysis.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Inclusive & Values-Aligned Practices: Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, values-driven practices that reflect Coro’s mission and culture.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Success Measures

Performance in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Achievement of recruitment and enrollment targets across programs.
• Increased conversion rates from prospect to participant.
• Growth in client engagement and partnership development metrics.
• Expansion of alumni participation and community activation.
• Consistent use of data and tracking systems to measure and report outcomes.

Position Logistics

This is a full-time role based in San Francisco, CA. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience. Coro benefits include medical, dental, 401k match, and a generous PTO policy. This position is classified as exempt.

Coro has a hybrid work policy with employees expected to work in-person from their regional office every Wednesday and on-site as needed for program, development, and event-related activities. Regular travel within the region and occasional statewide travel may be required to support in-person programming and events.

Coro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or religious practice, please contact us at ejavey@coronorcal.org.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and communities across our region.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Ready to take the next step?

To apply, please complete this application form. You must sign into the application form using a valid Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you can sign up for a free one here. Only applications submitted through the application form will be considered.

If you are moved forward after submitting an application, our process will involve a multi-step interview process.

Applications will be reviewed as received, with priority given to those received before November 30, 2025.

Coro benefits include medical, dental, 401k match, and a generous PTO policy. This position is classified as exempt. This is a hybrid role, ability to travel to San Francisco office is required.