Recruitment Manager (TOT Teacher Corps)

$61,300 - $91,900/Yr

The Opportunity Trust - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO

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About the position

The Recruitment Manager for the Opportunity Trust will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive teacher recruitment plan aimed at addressing teacher shortages in partner schools. This role involves strategic planning to attract diverse and talented educators, managing recruitment events, and developing a teacher corps program. The manager will also support the development of school leadership pipelines and ensure that recruited teachers receive high-quality training and support.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract diverse and talented teachers for partner schools and the Opportunity Trust's new teacher corps.
• Leverage data-driven tools to identify gaps, patterns, and opportunities within the recruitment process and implement solutions to achieve hiring outcomes.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including local universities, teacher preparation programs, and community organizations.
• Lead and manage high-quality recruitment events, individual meetings, and other engagement strategies to attract prospective candidates.
• Inspire prospective teachers to join our movement by creating immersive and locally-rooted recruitment journeys, from lead generation to post-application engagement.
• Design and lead the launch of The Opportunity Trust's teacher corps, creating a program that addresses regional teacher shortages while providing high-quality preparation and ongoing support for recruited educators.
• Develop and implement a robust summer training program for newly recruited teachers, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with our broader mission to improve educational outcomes.
• Assist the Schools Team in managing the logistics around the development of our leadership pipeline, including maintaining detailed records of leaders, tracking touchpoints, and monitoring progress.
• Ensure consistent communication with leadership candidates, organizing outreach and ensuring candidates stay engaged throughout the pipeline development process.

Requirements

• Proven ability to design and implement successful recruitment strategies and manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building relationships across diverse networks.
• Passion for addressing teacher shortages and improving educational outcomes through innovative recruitment strategies.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and experience incorporating DEI best practices into recruitment efforts.
• 1-3+ years of experience in recruitment, program development, or education.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within or understanding the landscape of public education, particularly in urban school settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package with a starting salary range of $61,300 to $91,900.
• Flexible work environment.
• Passionate, mission-driven colleagues.