Senior Manager, Recruitment and Staffing

Position Type:
Division of Talent & Labor Relations/Senior Manager

Date Posted:
7/17/2024

Location:
Camden City School District
(High-Needs School)
Camden City School District

Senior Manager, Recruitment & Staffing

In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager of Teacher Recruitment and Staffing will play a vital role within the Recruitment and Staffing Team (RST). Collaborating with team members and reporting to the Senior Director, this individual will lead various talent initiatives. The Senior Manager may also oversee management responsibilities and supervise at least one team specialist, ensuring that Camden City School District's schools and central office are fully staffed with high-quality, mission-driven employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 4 years of work experience in recruitment, talent strategy, human resources or comparable field
• At least 2 years of management experience
• Demonstrated history of successful project management in a fast-paced environment
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Talent Acquisition

The Senior Manager will be responsible for a critical teacher hiring portfolio, for which s/he will:

• Adopt and implement a comprehensive teacher recruitment plan, with a focus on hard-to-fill teachers (SPED, ESL, Bilingual, etc.) and diverse teachers
• Develop and implement online recruitment strategy for teacher candidates
• Partner with senior District leaders to design and implement recruitment strategies to meet talent needs )
• Develop and lead rigorous and effective selection processes to hire high-performing teachers
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of licensing regulations and changes in educational policies.
• Develop and support recruitment initiatives to expand the diversity of candidate pipelines
• Provide a positive hiring experience for candidates
• Support and refine on-boarding processes to ensure new hire engagement and efficient pipeline movement
• Train hiring managers on use of selection tools, application system, and candidate communication
• Ensure onboarding processes are efficient and structured to engage and retain teacher candidates

Pipeline Development

The Senior Manager will develop hiring pipelines between the District and neighboring universities to increase the the number of candidates who are eligible for hire in hard-to-fill positions (i.e. Bilingual, ESL, SPED, Math and Science)

Teacher Retention

The Senior Manager will adopt a data-driven strategy to retain teachers and increase their engagement and commitment to District employment. Be an active contributor to an inspired and dynamic team culture that is optimistic, results-oriented and driven by a sense of urgency.

Talent Partnership

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with executive leaders, principals, and hiring managers to grasp staffing needs and deliver recruitment support aligned with professional development and retention strategies.
• Act as a strategic workforce planning partner in cross functional teams, analyzing staffing trends, forecasting future needs, and creating proactive recruitment plans to meet gaps and changes in staffing requirements for designated client groups.
• Conduct comprehensive job analyses to understand role demands and assist talent partners in crafting precise job descriptions that attract suitable candidates and set realistic expectations.
• Utilize HR technology solutions (e.g., Applicant Tracking Systems) to streamline processes, improve data management, and enhance the recruitment experience for candidates and hiring teams. Produce reports on recruitment metrics and outcomes; Provide training for hiring managers on the use of selection tools, application systems, and candidate communication.
• Subject matter expert in HR management and best practices, participate in professional development opportunities, and implement process enhancements to elevate recruitment efficiency and efficacy.
• Ensure alignment of hiring and selection practices with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as school district policies, throughout the recruitment and selection lifecycle.

Preferred Skills:

• At least 3 years working in a high needs school district.

Analytics

• Collaborates with team leaders to proactively analyze data trends, identifying opportunities to improve staff retention, reduce absenteeism, and optimize candidate pipeline movement.
• Supports staffing and HR decisions by utilizing advanced data analysis techniques.
• Leads the development, reporting, and evaluation of recruitment and onboarding data to enhance performance, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
• This list offers a snapshot of responsibilities but is not comprehensive. Successful candidates may also be assigned additional duties by the Supervisor or designated authority.

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Excellent project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Establish and maintain rapport with district staff, community stakeholders, and local partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop a vision and inspire others to achieve shared goals
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Creative sourcing and pipelining experience, including the use of social media
• Exceptional speed and quality of work with a proven ability to consistently contribute in a fast-paced changing work environment
• Ability to influence strategy and provide mentoring and counseling to internal clients
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges; comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students; specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic Web browsers and searches
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education

CORE VALUES

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values:

Respect and Humility

We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.

Evidence-based

We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.

Communication & Collaboration

We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.

Solutions-oriented

With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY

• Senior Director, Recruitment and Staffing

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Salary Range:

• Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience

Employment Period

• Twelve-month, non-tenurable position

Union Affiliation

• Non-affiliated

(Pending availability of funds and State Superintendent's approval)

CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER