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Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

This role is responsible for developing and executing outreach strategies to source teachers, instructional leaders, and operations staff for our five K-12 schools in Camden, NJ.  They will ensure a strong pipeline of candidates by managing relationships with key universities and organizations both locally and nationally (including HBCUs and HSIs); attending in-person and virtual career fairs and events; managing communications with key organizations and leveraging recruitment tools to headhunt and identify strong potential candidates.

• Implement on-campus recruitment events and initiatives (career fairs, information sessions, panels, professional learning, etc.)
• Use recruitment tools (applicant tracking systems, resume databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, Mailchimp, and spreadsheets) to source high-quality talent
• Write creative and compelling communications to promote career opportunities to target audiences and move partners to action (professors, faculty, AmeriCorps staff, mission-aligned organizations, etc.)
• Identify, establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with local and national organizations that provide high quality and diverse talent for our schools
• Strengthen communication and relationships with school leaders and Selection recruiters to assess short and long-term talent needs and trends

Qualifications

• Passionate dedication to the mission of Uncommon Schools, and drive to build a high-quality, diverse workforce at Uncommon to better serve our students, families, and communities
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate goals, strategies, projects, and initiatives
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Proven ability to take multiple perspectives to solve challenges in real-time
• Ability to utilize data to inform practices and build short-term and long-term goals
• Ability to collect and apply input from managers or team members to achieve strong results
• Ability to self­-reflect and self-assess workstreams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic, ambitious environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with recruitment tools (Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)
• Experience as a recruiter in another organization OR experience working in education
• Experience in a people-related, customer service field (campus tour-guide; sales)

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree required

Physical Requirements 

• Will be required to carry and set up large scale event and career fair backdrops and an assortment of recruitment collateral and swag. Will be provided with an additional carry-on suitcase specifically for Recruitment collateral
• Set up for events in schools (requires some moving of furniture)
• Will require the use of stairs if the school or event space doesn’t have an elevator

Travel Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have consistent access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to travel regularly to career fairs, college campuses, and other recruitment events within the region
• Willingness to drive to between Camden Prep schools as part of outreach initiatives

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. [same for all roles]

Compensation 

Compensation for this role is between $60,600 to $71,300. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $64,200. 

Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off
• 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.