Manager of Talent Acquisition

Summary

Description

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The Manager of Talent Acquisition will play a critical role in ensuring that we are bringing in the strongest candidates to join our team. This team member will work closely with the rest of the Talent Acquisition Team to support creative recruitment efforts, oversee effective hiring processes, and utilize data.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Recruitment (10%)

• Support talent recruitment by: participating in recruitment events and career fairs, posting jobs and creating marketing campaigns, cultivating candidates through phone and in-person meetings, and other strategies as designated by the team.

Talent Evaluation/Hiring (90%)

• Set and execute on the vision and strategy for school-based hiring annually.

• Serve as a strategic hiring partner for a portfolio of schools and school-based leaders.

• Conduct application review, phone interviews, and support the hiring processes for a portfolio of positions.

• Create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of hiring systems and hiring data acquisition.

• Conduct data analysis for targeted intervention to ensure the team meets all pre-determined hiring goals.

• Work as a strategic partner with partner organizations that support hiring processes.

Additional Duties

As a member of the Home Office Team, you will participate in and support in the execution of:

• Home Office Events

• Network Wide Events

• Monthly School Support Asks

This may be a great role for you if:

• You are highly attentive to detail and committed to prioritizing the needs of DSST staff

• You are eager to learn the inner workings of a growing charter school network and love operating in an all-hands-on deck work environment

• You have strong communication skills and are comfortable giving and receiving honest feedback for continuous improvement

• You take the time to understand the process behind what you’re doing and try to find ways to streamline your work

• You have a service mindset and will do whatever you can to remove barriers and distractions for school staff to ensure they can devote all of their focus to serving our students

• You have a sense of urgency and strong time-management: You are passionate about doing whatever it takes to change the status quo of public education

• You are mission-driven: You have a desire to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kids – regardless of race, ethnicity, or income – have the opportunity to go to college

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

• At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience OR 2 years experience in education related talent acquisition

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly and is eager to serve our staff

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives

• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students 

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. 

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. 

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. 

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute. 

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. 

  • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. 

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.