Democracy Prep Public Schools

Talent Acquisition Manager

Democracy Prep Public Schools$85K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in education or talent acquisition focused on urban schools
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences
  • Experience in high-performing charter schools preferred
  • Data-driven approach to recruitment processes

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with school leaders to assess and plan talent needs.
  • Adapt and execute tailored application and selection processes for schools.
  • Track candidates and ensure timely follow-up through the hiring process.
  • Manage high volumes of resumes and screenings for optimal candidate fit.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
  • Quickly coordinate candidate interviews across school portfolios.
  • Implement a creative outreach strategy for recruitment efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 403B matching program
  • Parental leave policy
  • Provision of a smartphone and laptop to employees
  • Opportunity to engage in professional development and centralized events
Full Job Description
Who You Are:
  • An enthusiastic teammate with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
  • An organized, data-driven self-starter who can handle competing priorities.
  • A strong communicator who builds relationships quickly and adapts communication style according to audience.
  • An educator with prior urban teaching experience and a working knowledge of the high-performing charter school space.

What You'll Do:
  • Work in concert with school leaders to assess short and long-term talent needs and game plan on how to efficiently fill those needs.
  • With your manager, adapt and execute our application and selection process to meet the needs of each individual school, resulting in a thorough interview process that instills confidence in our hiring managers in their hiring decisions.
  • Use organization systems to track candidates and ensure timely follow-up in each step of the hiring process.
  • Utilize team tracking systems with fidelity.
  • Manage a high volume of resumes and phone screens to find mission fit and skilled applicants for our scholars with a specific focus on school-based operational screening and teacher screening for the middle and high school levels.
  • Enact a best in class candidate experience from time of first contact until they exit the talent acquisition and interview process, ensuring that all candidates feel supported and excited about Democracy Prep.
  • Leverage your organization skills to quickly coordinate candidate interviews for your portfolio of schools and for centralized hiring.
  • Develop and execute a cold outreach strategy for vacancies within portfolio of schools.
  • Collaborate with the full Talent Acquisition team to identify needs and develop creative solutions to fill all openings.
  • Support outreach initiatives as determined in partnership with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Managing Director of Talent Acquisition. This includes consulting on content for ads, newsletters, and recruiting posts.
  • Track hiring against school staffing budget and partner with school leaders to ensure they have the oversight and support they need to hire within their allocated budget.
  • Support people team and organization-wide strategic initiatives. This support includes but is not limited to the creation of communication templates that support overarching team priorities, the implementation of larger people team systems, and the participation in Central Office events and professional development.

Compensation

Salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 commensurate with your experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403B matching, parental leave, a smartphone, and a laptop.

About Democracy Prep Public Schools

Democracy Prep Public Schools is a network of charter schools that provides students with a rigorous and comprehensive education. The organization was founded in 2005 by Seth Andrew and is headquartered in New York, New York. Democracy Prep Public Schools operates schools in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. The organization's mission is to prepare students for success in college and in life, and to empower them to become active and engaged citizens. Democracy Prep Public Schools has been recognized for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to social justice.
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Founded
2005

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