Recruitment Coordinator 2

Coordinates recruitment activities to acquire qualified and successful candidates for the Houston Independent School District. Fosters strong relationships with campuses, departments, and sourcing contacts to establish and maintain healthy talent pipelines. Strategically leverages data to develop and execute a recruiting strategy that identifies top talent, positively impacting student learning for the district. Executes special projects that have significant operational or organizational impact. Supports administrative staff.

1. Develops and executes recruiting plans for the district, using both traditional and innovative sources and methods to attract new talent.
2. Manages ongoing program talent pipelines (e.g., Student Teaching, Alternative Certification Recruitment, University Partnerships, etc), as assigned. Compiles program sourcing data to aid management reporting and promote new strategies to strengthen pipelines.
3. Works closely with HR Talent Coordinators, school and division leaders, department leaders, and others to ensure that campus and department vacancies are filled timely. 
4. Leverages and establishes positive ongoing relationships with university/college administrators, community organizations, and other sourcing contacts to secure quality talent for the district.  
5. Cultivates candidate relationships, leveraging lead generation strategies and utilizing a customer relationship management database throughout the job search process to attract a pool of high-quality talent.  
6. Provides differentiated support and guidance to principals, hiring teams, and department/division hiring managers to aid hiring decisions that best meet specific campus or department needs.
7. Documents and analyzes the results of each recruiting effort, identifies trends in data, and recommends changes in recruiting strategies as needed.  
8. Assists with leveraging and maintaining sourcing platforms such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, University Job Boards, etc.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
 

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.
Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.
Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL  CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.