Senior Talent Recruiter
About The Position
At Foundation Academies, excellent teaching drives scholar achievement. We are seeking a Senior Talent Recruiter (Partnerships & Pipeline) who loves meeting people, building community, and cultivating strategic partnerships that deliver a diverse, high-caliber pipeline of educators. This senior recruiter is a visible ambassador for FA; networking, hosting, presenting, and closing to ensure every instructional role is filled on time. You'll own external relationships (universities, HBCUs/HSPUs, CMOs, residencies, alt-cert providers, professional associations, community orgs, alumni networks, military/veteran pipelines, and fellowship programs) while also running full-cycle searches for priority roles. You are a connector, a persuasive storyteller, and a data-driven closer who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's required; Master's or HR/Talent certification a plus.
- 5-7+ years full-cycle recruiting with demonstrated success sourcing passive talent and closing hard-to-fill instructional roles (K-12 or mission-driven orgs preferred).
- Proven record building external partnerships that convert to hires; comfortable with public speaking and hosting events.
- Expertise with ATS (Greenhouse preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and modern sourcing tools.
- Exceptional written/verbal communication; bias-aware selection and commitment to DEI.
- Willingness to work some evenings/weekends during peak recruiting season; local travel (and occasional regional travel).
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and attention to detail skills.
- Strong organization and process skills.
- Successfully complete criminal clearance (fingerprinting) as required.
- Obtain medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing) as required by NJDOE.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing, Networking & Partnerships (40%)
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Closing (35%)
- Talent Brand, Events & Community Presence (15%)
- Systems, Data & Compliance (10%)
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership
Benefits
- Merit-based pay increases annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
- Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
- Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
- Regular strategic professional development and coaching
- Career advancement opportunities
- Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
- Windows-based laptop
- Regular team-building activities and outings
- 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
- 20 Paid vacation days
- A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
