Talent Recruiter - Rochester

About the role

Talent Recruiter at Uncommon Schools is responsible for attracting and engaging talented educators and school-based professionals. This role involves building strong candidate pipelines, guiding candidates through the hiring process, and creating an outstanding candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Talent Outreach & Candidate Recruitment
• Lead outreach strategies to attract diverse, high-quality candidates for various roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective candidates through proactive outreach and ongoing engagement.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for candidates, introducing them to Uncommon Schools' mission, culture, and career opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local and national colleges, universities, professional organizations, and community networks to expand candidate pipelines.
• Candidate Assessment & Experience
• Review resumes and assess candidates' experience and qualifications to identify those who align with role requirements and school needs.
• Advance qualified candidates through the recruiting process while providing timely communication and support.
• Deliver a welcoming, organized, and engaging experience from initial outreach through application.
• Clearly communicate role expectations and answer candidate questions throughout the recruiting process.
• Partnership & Collaboration
• Partner closely with principals, school operations leaders, instructional leaders, and other stakeholders to align recruiting efforts with hiring priorities.
• Collaborate with Talent Recruitment colleagues to develop outreach strategies and share ideas for attracting strong candidates.
• Support recruiting events and selection activities, including immersion days and other hiring events, as needed.
• Provide recruiting support across additional hiring workstreams during periods of increased hiring activity, staff leave, or other business needs.
• Data, Operations & Continuous Improvement
• Track recruiting progress and use data to identify trends, monitor pipeline health, and adjust outreach strategies.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and workflows throughout the hiring process.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and increase efficiency.
• Contribute to special projects and other Talent Recruitment initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• 1–2 years of relevant recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, education, nonprofit, operations, or relationship management experience.
• Experience building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and providing excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using data to monitor progress and inform decisions.
• Ability to travel to recruiting events, schools, and partner organizations as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience recruiting for education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers or school leaders throughout the recruiting process.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruiting or managing multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Familiarity with building relationships with colleges, universities, or professional organizations to support recruiting efforts.

Physical Requirements

The Talent Recruiter must be able to stand or walk for extended periods during recruiting events. They should also be able to set up recruiting materials and carry items weighing up to 20–40 pounds when attending career fairs and hiring events.

Compensation

The full compensation range for this role is $63,800–$75,100. Typically, new hires who fully meet the qualifications and experience expectations for the role will start at or near $67,600. Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications. Offers near the top end of the range are reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the qualifications, bringing extensive experience and specialized expertise beyond what is listed.

Compensation determinations consider relevant experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Additionally, because we value internal growth and tenure, current staff members are not subject to salary caps within this range.

Benefits

• Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO.
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

Work Environment

Uncommon is an in-person organization, with a commitment of at least three days each week at our Rochester office with travel.