Job Description

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

RECRUITMENT PIPELINE

• Recruit candidates using a variety of outreach strategies including cold sourcing (ie- LinkedIn)
• Support the KIPP Columbus Referral Program
• Get investment from current staff members to support in recruitment efforts (ie- Recruitment Ambassadors)
• Support the representation of KIPP Columbus at career fairs and other recruitment events and assist in organizing events hosted by KIPP Columbus
• Strengthen partnerships with organizations including: universities and graduate school programs, organizations that are education-focused, and teacher prep programs 
• Develop relationships with prospective candidates to encourage them to apply

CANDIDATE SCREENING

• Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens with prospective candidates
• Monitor the progress of prospective candidates through the recruitment process, including timely communications from school leaders and hiring managers
• Maintain and manage detailed records of candidates through Smart Recruiter and various applicant tracking systems
• Create and get investment for competency-based hiring with the Head of Schools and hiring managers
• Create and modify rubrics and interview guides, at the direction of the Director of Recruitment

CANDIDATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Create a strategy around candidate experience in the interview process, in alignment with the Director of Recruitment
• Act as a point of contact for candidates throughout their interview process with KIPP Columbus
• Build upon KIPP Columbus’ employer brand to set up new hires for success with a realistic understanding of the day-to-day job responsibilities
• Manage the communication with new hires to ensure matriculation and a smooth on-boarding process

RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

• Strategically plan for the immediate vacancies and projected vacancies
• Work with school leaders and hiring managers in best practices in retaining their staff
• Provide support to KIPP Columbus school leaders and hiring managers during in-person interview days, including managing candidate logistics, sharing interview notes, and performance tasks with hiring managers
• Assess seat/vacancy clarity based on conversations with hiring managers
• Work with hiring managers to get clarity on how new hires are performing to better inform hiring strategy

OTHER RECRUITMENT TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay updated on trends in education and recruitment, and bring fresh and innovative ideas to the work
• When possible, seize opportunities to interact directly with students, families, or staff members to build connections at the school level and to contribute to the success of our schools and programs
• Serve as a thought partner for teammates and partners across the organization
• Develop and maintain operational systems to manage complex projects and report progress across to key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum of 2 years of successful, full-time, experience in recruitment or hiring 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in K-12 urban education
• A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and the school network
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (creating spreadsheets, reports, and presentations)
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students
• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy)

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.  

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCLOSURE

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.