Stephanie Holman, M.Ed 🦄

Recruiting Scope: Intel, Defense and National Security sectors. Clearance Expertise: Well-versed in recruiting for positions requiring Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph clearances. Technology Focus: Recruiting across key areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, AI/ML, software engineering, and DevSecOps. Leverage Specialized Networks: Utilize niche databases and industry-specific platforms to identify and engage top-tier cleared candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline for government and defense contracts. Strategic Recruitment Execution: Design and implement tailored sourcing strategies that address the complexities of hiring in the cleared space, boosting outreach and candidate engagement. Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with cleared professionals, cultivating trust that leads to successful placements in high-stakes, mission-critical roles

Lead targeted recruitment efforts within the Intelligence Community, specializing in sourcing and placing candidates with TS/SCI, CI Poly, and Full Scope Polygraph clearances. Cultivate relationships with intelligence professionals, understanding their unique skill sets and career goals to match them with high-impact roles in the cleared space. Implement strategic sourcing initiatives, utilizing industry-specific platforms, referrals, and direct outreach to attract top talent with advanced security clearances. Coordinate with program managers and security personnel to ensure a seamless recruitment process, aligning candidate qualifications with the specific needs of classified projects. Drive recruitment campaigns focused on hard-to-fill roles, leveraging your expertise in the Intelligence Community to overcome challenges and secure top candidates. Conduct detailed security clearance assessments during the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with stringent Intelligence Community requirements. Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive recruitment pipelines, particularly for positions requiring the highest levels of clearance. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security clearance processes and changes within the Intelligence Community, ensuring compliance and alignment with recruitment strategies. Champion a consultative approach to recruitment, providing expert advice to both candidates and hiring managers on navigating the complexities of the cleared space within the Intelligence Community.

Lead recruitment strategy for student success initiatives across 41 campus centers on military installations in 21 states, targeting outreach to active duty military, veterans, and spouses. Collaborate with admissions and academic departments to develop and implement recruitment campaigns that attract students aligned with the institution’s success goals. Oversee the selection process for student success programs, ensuring that the best candidates are recruited and supported to thrive in their academic and personal growth. Build partnerships with high schools, community colleges, and community organizations to create a robust pipeline of prospective students committed to success and retention. Develop and manage recruitment events such as open houses, orientation sessions, and campus tours, aimed at engaging prospective students and highlighting student success resources. Implement data-driven recruitment strategies, analyzing trends and outcomes to continuously refine approaches that boost student enrollment and retention.

Drive recruitment efforts for top talent in community relations, ensuring a strong team that can effectively engage with the San Antonio community. Develop and implement strategic recruitment campaigns, leveraging local networks and partnerships to attract candidates with a deep understanding of community needs. Lead the hiring process for key positions within the San Antonio operations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and community engagement goals. Foster relationships with local universities and organizations to build a pipeline of future community relations professionals and interns. Coordinate recruitment events and outreach activities, representing the organization at job fairs, community gatherings, and networking events to attract high-quality candidates. Cultivate a strong employer brand in the San Antonio area, positioning the organization as a leading place to work for those passionate about community relations and development. Analyze recruitment data and trends to continually refine and improve hiring strategies, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent in community relations.

Design and implement comprehensive training programs for new campus center staff, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed to effectively recruit and engage students. Develop and lead professional development workshops aimed at enhancing the recruitment techniques and strategies of campus center staff and student leaders. Mentor and coach team members on best practices in recruitment, helping them grow into effective recruiters and ambassadors for the campus center. Collaborate with HR and academic departments to create tailored training modules that align with the specific recruitment needs of the campus center. Establish a continuous learning environment where staff are encouraged to develop new recruitment skills and stay updated on the latest trends in student engagement. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs related to recruitment, making adjustments to improve outcomes and better meet the needs of the campus center. Create a pipeline of trained student recruiters by developing a leadership program that trains and empowers students to take an active role in recruiting their peers for campus center activities and roles.

Lead the recruitment and selection process for campus center staff, ensuring a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to student engagement and success. Develop strategic partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, and external stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts for campus center programs and events. Oversee the recruitment of student leaders and volunteers for campus center activities, fostering leadership development and community involvement. Implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract a wide range of students to participate in campus center programs and utilize its resources. Collaborate with HR and marketing teams to create compelling job postings and recruitment campaigns that align with the campus center’s mission and values. Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires, providing them with the resources and training needed to thrive in their roles within the campus center. Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to meet staffing and participation goals for the campus center.