School Recruitment Associate

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 hiring managers and Superintendent
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 manager during in-person interview days, including managing candidate logistics, sharing interview notes, and performance tasks with hiring manager.
Assess seat/vacancy clarity based on conversations with hiring manager.
Work with hiring manager to get clarity on how new hires are performing to better inform hiring strategy
Manage and develop the Recruitment Coordinator to meet key metrics and hiring goals.
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