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Alliance Defending Freedom

Blackstone Recruitment Operations Specialist

Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261

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Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations:

Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Team Overview As the Blackstone Recruitment Operations Specialist at ADF, you will be a vital part of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship Team. Blackstone Legal Fellowship is a summer program that brings together the best Christian law students from around the United States, trains them in legal theory and practice, equips them with the professional skills and networks to thrive in the legal profession, and inspires them to reimagine their careers as a way of serving God. In this role and team within ADF, you will report to the Recruitment Operations Manager and manage logistical details related to recruitment for our summer program activities.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development and Launch

Lead the creation and implementation of the Blackstone application campaign in close coordination with the Recruitment Operations Team, ensuring all aspects of the campaign are tested and operational to start accepting student applications.

Applicant Support and Technical Resolution

Serve as the primary operational support for applicants navigating the technical backend of the system, including document uploads, profile amendments, and submission issues.

Data Management, Reporting, and Institutional Benchmarking

Review, audit, and update Reliance reporting dashboards, such as Step Status, Letters of Recommendation (LORs), Master Application, and Acceptance Status, at key intervals identified by the Director of Recruitment.

Develop and manage the Master Application Spreadsheet as a central record of applicant status, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all stages of evaluation.

For international applicants, create secure, individualized folders documenting each step of their application journey; provide administrative support in generating visa letters in compliance with relevant immigration guidelines.

Transcript Collection and Review

Systematically upload and verify applicant transcripts, ensuring completeness of application files prior to committee review.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Oversight

Monitor LOR submission status through regular audits and provide assistance to applicants or recommenders when uploading documentation.

Class Selection and Decision-Day Coordination

Partner with the Recruitment Operations Team in finalizing the cohort on Decision Day, offering strategic and logistical support.

Decision Communications and Stakeholder Messaging

Collaborate with the Recruitment Operations Team to finalize the content and tone of acceptance, waitlist, and denial communications.

Ensure all correspondence is timely, accurate, and reflective of the Fellowship’s professional and relational ethos.

Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to work with a high-energy team

An exceptional communicator with a high level of professionalism

Results-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to “getting stuff done” with minimal support and direction

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels internally and externally in the broader legal community

Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to stay organized

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Recruiting Operations or College Admissions would be a plus, but not required

Pay & Benefits Alliance Defending Freedom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We do not disclose specific salary ranges. Benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Law Practice

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