Manager of Admissions

Stand Together

Manager of Admissions overseeing the admissions process for fellows at Reformers Academy. Leading candidate evaluation and selection for policy reformers in a remote role.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the full admissions cycle for all three RA fellowships, from application launch through final cohort selection.
Design, refine, and improve admissions systems, workflows, and evaluation tools to ensure a consistent, high‑quality process as RA scales.
Maintain accurate, organized candidate data across Airtable and other platforms; ensure information is complete and ready for downstream placement.
Review applications, assess ideological alignment, and evaluate candidate strengths, experience, and growth areas.
Coordinate and schedule 100+ interviews per cycle; ensure interviewers have the materials and context needed to evaluate candidates effectively.
Track cohort composition to ensure a balanced mix of experience levels, skills, and geographic representation.
Partner closely with RA’s outreach team to build strong state‑by‑state recruitment pipelines and ensure a healthy mix of applicants for each fellowship.
Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, providing timely, professional communication and a strong candidate experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Attention to detail and accuracy in managing complex, multi-step processes.
Demonstrated ability to improve systems and workflows. A systems-builder mindset looking for ways to streamline, and/or automate.
Strong judgment and discernment, including the ability to evaluate ideological alignment, candidate strengths, and areas for growth with professionalism and nuance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with learning new technologies and data systems.
3+ years of experience in admissions, recruiting, talent selection, or project management involving complex administrative workflows.
Familiarity with policy ecosystems (state legislatures, think tanks, advocacy organizations, or government roles).
Experience conducting structured interviews or using evaluation rubrics.
Knowledge of Airtable, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar CRM platform—or a demonstrated ability to learn them quickly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage (RA covers 50%)
$1,800 HSA-like account for employee + $1,800 for spouse/dependent.
Unlimited PTO
Professional development stipend
Remote work flexibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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