Talent Acquisition Manager - Special Projects

at  KIPP Foundation

[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:

[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 & 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