Job Description

Key Responsibilities

[Hybrid Remote – approx. 40% in person 60% remote]

Are you someone who enjoys event planning, partnership development, recruitment strategy and implementing new systems? This role could be for you! Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, we’re looking for a dynamic and innovative Talent Acquisition Manager [Special Projects] to coordinate inaugural university partnerships and improve outreach and recruitment operations for our 8 schools in Philadelphia. You will have the chance to manage exciting realms of the work and impact student outcomes in meaningful ways. This role supports 3 main functions:

[1] General Outreach/ Event Planning & Execution

• Collaborate with the external impact teams to develop and execute an outreach strategy that builds brand awareness, maximizes exposure, and ultimately drives application volume. Venues to accomplish this work include (but aren’t limited to) --
• Marketing campaigns – creatively planning and managing marketing/social media calendar (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Other advertising venues (radio spots, magazine ads, etc.)
• Independently (and occasionally in collaboration with Marketing team) develop, clear, compelling, polished content for social media, website, internal/external communication.
• Consistently track and analyze data linked to outreach strategies, refining and adjusting our approach in response to data
• Research, register for, and serve as a team representative at local and national career fairs, hiring events, and university fairs
• Design, launch and lead internal and external recruitment events that lead to increased applicant volume and engage prospective teachers/staff members.
• Ensure all events are properly publicized and well-attended, and that all logistical information is clearly and effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders

[2] Teacher Pipeline: University Outreach & Strategic Partnership

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Talent, connect with student teacher programs and university/CBO partnerships, ensuring the successful implementation of the outreach strategy to enhance teacher engagement and pipeline opportunities
• Leads inaugural campus ambassador program recruitment implementation
• Leads internal employee ambassador program
• Develop, build, and strengthen new and existing national and regional relationships to attract quality teachers, operations, and Leadership staffing
• Develop, manage, and nurture relationships with students, educational institutions, and community partners to build a teacher pipeline across our 8 schools.
• Monitor and evaluate partnership/programming effectiveness, making adjustments as needed
• Leads recruitment of Liberty Teaching Fellows or Student Teachers
• Certification tracking support as needed to maintain teacher pipeline and development

**[3] Operations Management & Ad Hoc Recruitment **

• Maintain library of job descriptions, selection materials, internal policy, and all other team-critical documents
• Provide flexible “back end” support to recruiters during peak hiring season as needed – source new candidates, screen resumes, conduct reference checks, etc.
• Build relationships with new and existing external partners and regularly communicate available opportunities to them
• Support in posting new positions on all appropriate websites, monitor traffic, close postings when hires are made
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition

Qualifications

Qualifications & Credentials

• Commitment to the KPPS mission, a belief that all children have the potential to succeed and pursue their dreams, and a belief that strong talent is critical to student and school achievement
• Commitment to and demonstrated alignment to KPPS core values (Cultural Competence, Children First, Community, Ownership)
• At least 3 years of professional experience (recruitment experience preferred)
• Extremely innovative, outside of the box thinker!
• Deeply familiar with key social media marketing and general outreach strategies
• Ability to create external partnerships with key stakeholders to drive the work forward
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail
• Ability to project manage, juggle multiple projects and deadlines seamlessly
• Ability to communicate information to a variety of stakeholders clearly and effectively
• Results-oriented, flexible team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
• Personable and approachable; able to build rapport with candidates quickly and ensure a positive candidate experience
• Possess the confidence, grace and humility to advocate for new ideas, dotted-line manage senior peers, AND execute administrative tasks
• Bachelor’s degree
• Non-profit and/or education-related experience preferred
• Experience in event planning, recruitment, partnership development, marketing/communications, and/or social media/website management strongly preferred

Additional Information

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience. Ranging from $60,000 - $72,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package included, including 100% employer-paid health benefits for employees and their families, a 403b matching program, and access to free financial advising services

To Apply
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

To apply, visithttp://kippphiladelphia.org/join-our-team/apply-now/