Kap 2026-2027 - Manager Of Admissions - Reformers Academy
Reformers Academy
Virginia, US
On-site
Manage admissions cycle
Design and improve admissions systems
Evaluate candidate strengths and alignment
The Manager of Admissions will design, run, and continually improve the systems that power our application, interview, and selection processes for all three RA fellowships
Job Summary
The Manager of Admissions will design, run, and continually improve the systems that power our application, interview, and selection processes for all three RA fellowships.
You will assess ideological alignment, evaluate candidate strengths and growth areas, track cohort composition, and help ensure each class reflects the mix of skills, experience levels, and geographic representation needed to strengthen our policy networks.
As RA grows, this position represents half of a newly split function—giving the Manager of Admissions the opportunity to build scalable systems, introduce new tools and processes, and help define what excellence in admissions looks like for a fast-moving, impact-oriented organization.
Matching Summary
The Manager of Admissions will design, run, and continually improve the systems that power our application, interview, and selection processes for all three RA fellowships.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage admissions cycle
Design and improve admissions systems
Evaluate candidate strengths and alignment
Coordinate 100+ interviews per cycle
Build state-by-state recruitment pipelines
Professional applicant communication
Nice-to-have
Systems-builder mindset
Impact-oriented organization
Continuous improvement
Challenging the status quo
Key Requirements
3+ years of experience in admissions, recruiting, talent selection, or project management
Familiarity with policy ecosystems
Experience conducting structured interviews
Knowledge of Airtable, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar CRM platform