Witt/Kieffer Inc.
Associate, Education
About this role
We are mission-driven to advance wellbeing across the Quality of Life ecosystem through impactful leadership. Come join us! ## The Role The Associate’s primary role is to manage the initial candidate identification and development process. As a vital member of the search team, you will have the ability to network with professionals and assist them in achieving their career objectives in organizations committed to improving the quality of life, assess a candidate’s skills against a client’s needs, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm. Work will be conducted in a remote environment. This position offers a base salary of $70,000 to $80,000.In addition to base salary, this role offers a semi-annual bonus opportunity under a production-based incentive program. With no cap on earnings, the plan provides meaningful earnings to reward strong contributions to business and revenue growth.Salary within our ranges is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. WittKieffer offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurances, and generous paid time off. ## Responsibilities
- Develop potential candidates through active networking within a wide range of organizations.
- Use your understanding of diversity to identify and network with multicultural leaders.
- Conduct preliminary phone screen evaluations of candidates.
- Communicate position profile to potential candidates.
- Assess a candidate’s skills against a client’s needs through a telephone interview.
- Conduct reference checks on presented candidates.
- Work closely with lead consultants as well as Research Delivery/Operations. The Associate will be expected to accomplish the following in the first 12 months:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the full search process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role a WittKieffer associate plays in the search process.
- Carry a full search load (approximately 10 searches).
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately assess potential candidate eligibility through telephone screening.
- Be seen by others as collaborative.
- Live the WittKieffer values.
- Gain a firm understanding of the industry their practice operates. ## Candidate Profile Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s strongly preferred.
- 3+ years' experience in executive search, research capacity, or recruitment or industry related experience.
- Significant previous experience and skill working with computer systems, databases, email, etc.
- Strong assessment skills.