Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

17h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Overview Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college-preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves 4,500+ students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. 80% of students come from low-income households. 98% are African American or Latino. The mission of Friendship Public Charter School (FPCS) is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. As a member of the Recruitment Team, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting FPCS recruitment and staffing initiatives. The Coordinator is highly skilled in recognizing best-in-class talent that demonstrates critical teacher and leadership competencies and is able to effectively screen candidates with reference to the organization’s mission, expectations, and needs. Furthermore, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator exudes a strong commitment to the students we serve and is passionate about ensuring that ALL of our children are exposed to a staff of exemplary education professionals. Please note the salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000

Requirements

Experience in the role preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Highly personable with a strong customer service mindset
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
Tech-savvy and comfortable working within systems
Comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization
A multitasker who is comfortable wearing many hats!

Nice To Haves

Experience with iCIMS and recruiting software tools
Working knowledge and interest in social media tools

Responsibilities

Identify and recruit highly skilled professionals committed to serving in an urban setting, demonstrate proven effectiveness, and subscribe to the organization’s overall mission and educational philosophy
Support the recruitment of top talent for the organization
Collaborate with the People Team to ensure the accurate and timely staffing of instructional vacancies
Act as an FPCS representative at recruitment-related events such as interview days, fairs, and networking events to target and engage with ideal candidates as needed
Engage with prospects in a manner that provides critical information about FPCS teacher and staff expectations
Manage and coordinate appropriate steps in the selection process for assigned candidates
Conduct assigned phone interviews to effectively screen candidates based on key values and skill-related indicators
Maintain a sense of urgency in recruitment efforts to effectively meet staffing needs and targets on time
Maintain a strong partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to meet the overall staffing needs of the organization
Identify and recruit highly skilled professionals committed to serving in an urban setting, demonstrate proven effectiveness, and subscribe to the organization’s overall mission and educational philosophy For the following roles:
Instructional Assistants Pre-screening and identifying qualified candidates for the talent Associates/Managers
Security Officers Pre-screening and identifying qualified candidates for the talent Associates/Managers
Food and Nutrition Associates and Supervisors Office of Extended Learning
AGL - Assistant Group Leaders
GL - Group Leaders
Extended Day Coordinator
Maintain and update job postings on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and external job boards
Schedule phone, virtual, onsite interviews, and group interviews
Monitor, update, and manage job descriptions and job postings
Track, monitor, and update candidate information in the ATS
Track, monitor, and update talent acquisition key performance indicators
Drive and uphold recruiting processes for vacant positions
Drive sourcing efforts and build talent pipelines for key roles
Drive candidate engagement strategy, communicating with active and passive candidates
Participate in marketing and communication planning with the goal of strengthening the organization’s brand and reach
Monitor and update talent acquisition newsletter listserv
Participate in ad-hoc recruiting projects
Provide general administrative assistance as needed
Own and assist with prep-work related to interview days and webinars, which will include, but is not limited to:
Resume folder updates/uploads
Bulk messaging to candidates regarding details around next steps and events
Other duties as assigned