Job Description

This role is responsible for developing and executing outreach strategies to source teachers, instructional leaders, Summer Teaching Fellows, and operations staff for our five K -11 schools in Camden, NJ.  They will ensure a strong pipeline of candidates by managing relationships with key universities and organizations both locally and nationally (including HBCUs and HSIs); attending in-person and virtual career fairs and events; managing communications with key organizations and leveraging recruitment tools to headhunt and identify strong potential candidates.

• Implement on-campus and virtual recruitment events and initiatives (career fairs, information sessions, panels, professional learning, etc.)
• Use recruitment tools (applicant tracking systems, resume databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, spreadsheets, OneNote, etc) to source high-quality talent
• Write creative and compelling communications to promote career opportunities to target audiences and move partners to action (professors, faculty, AmeriCorps staff, mission-aligned organizations, etc.)
• Identify, establish, develop,and maintain strong relationships with local and national organizations that provide high quality and diverse talent for our schools
• Strengthen communication and relationships with school leaders and Selection recruiters to assess short and long-term talent needs and trends

Qualifications

• Passionate dedication to the mission of Uncommon Schools, and drive to build a high-quality, diverse workforce at Uncommon to better serve our students, families, and communities
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate goals, strategies, projects, and initiatives
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Proven ability to take multiple perspectives to solve challenges in real-time
• Ability to utilize data to inform practices and build short-term and long-term goals
• Ability to collect and apply input from managers or team members to achieve strong results
• Ability to self­-reflect and self-assess workstreams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic, ambitious environment

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with recruitment tools (Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)
• Experience as a recruiter in another organization OR experience working in education
• Experience in a people-related, customer service field (campus tour-guide; sales)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Will be required to carry and set up large scale event and career fair backdrops and an assortment of recruitment collateral and swag. Will be provided with an additional carry-on suitcase specifically for Recruitment collateral
• When carrying swag only, recruiter will be required to use public transportation. 
• Set up for events in schools (requires some moving of furniture)
• Will require the use of stairs if the school or event space doesn’t have an elevator

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• 30% Travel nationally
• 40% Travel locally - throughout the greater Camden and NJ/Pennsylvania area

Additional Information

OUR PEOPLE ARE WHAT MAKE US UNCOMMON. It’s important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent.  Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.

COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION: The starting compensation for this role based in Camden, NJ is between $60,600 to $71,300 and generally, we expect that qualified candidates in this location will be made an offer between $60,600 and $64,200. The starting pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. Because we value staff staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students._  As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability_.