Recruitment Manager

Company Description

KIPP Public Schools is a non‑profit network of college‑preparatory, public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. Our schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students in Baltimore City. KIPP Baltimore was founded in 2002 with the opening of KIPP Ujima Village Academy middle school. In 2009, KIPP Harmony Academy was launched, and they now collectively serve more than 1,500 kindergarten through eighth grade students each day.

Both schools are operated by KIPP Baltimore, whose mission is together with families and communities, to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—with college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In addition to the high‑quality academic opportunities that students receive while attending KIPP Harmony Academy and KIPP Ujima Village Academy, KIPP Baltimore also makes a long‑term investment in our students both while they are at KIPP schools and beyond through the KIPP Forward program. KIPP Forward supports and guides students to gain admission to college‑preparatory high schools and supports them on pathways to post‑secondary success.

KIPP Baltimore is part of a non‑profit network of 255 college‑preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.

KIPP Baltimore seeks a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead anti‑bias and anti‑racist recruitment efforts to attract talent. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Recruitment Manager will partner with leadership and staff across KIPP Baltimore’s schools and programs to attract great campus and regional professionals to KIPP Baltimore. KIPP Baltimore is looking for a motivated and self‑directed individual who will execute high‑volume searches aggressively and effectively using their creativity and resourcefulness.

This includes developing new approaches for driving KIPP Baltimore's recruitment success.

• Use a variety of outreach strategies, including cold‑sourcing candidates – i.e. Linked In, Handshake
• Supporting the KIPP Baltimore Referral Bonus Program
• Getting investment from current staff members to support recruitment efforts (i.e. – Recruitment Ambassadors)
• Create, launch and manage strong marketing and social media campaigns
• Support the representation of KIPP Baltimore at career fairs and other recruitment events and assist in organizing events
• Strengthen partnerships with organizations (including):
  • Universities and graduate school programs
  • Organizations that are ed‑focused/tutoring
  • Teacher prep programs (i.e. – TFA, City Alliance)
  • Baltimore City Public Schools Human Capital Team

• Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens with prospective candidates
• Monitor the progress of prospective candidates through the recruitment process, including timely communications from school leaders and hiring managers
• Maintain and manage detailed records of candidates through our ATS and various applicant tracking systems
• Create and get investment for competency‑based hiring with the Chief Academic Officer and hiring managers
• Create and modify rubrics and interview guides

• Create a strategy around candidate experience in the interview process
• Act as a point of contact for candidates throughout their interview process with KIPP Baltimore
• Build upon KIPP Baltimore’s culture to set up new hires for success with a realistic understanding of the day‑to‑day job responsibilities
• Manage the communication with new hires to ensure matriculation and a smooth onboarding process

• Strategically plan for the immediate vacancies and projected vacancies
• Work with school leaders and hiring managers on best practices to create a strong start for new hires
• Provide support to school leaders and hiring managers during in‑person interview days, including managing candidate logistics, sharing interview notes, and…