Blackstone Recruitment Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our 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.

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