Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Perspectives Charter Schools Network - Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Human Resources
Description
Job Purpose
In partnership with Perspectives Human Resources department and school hiring managers the Recruitment & Retention Specialist (RRS) is responsible for staffing Perspectives five campuses with quality teachers. In addition, developing and maintaining a pool of readily accessible candidates through active sourcing, job fairs, and other initiatives. The RRS will also assist with COVID-19 tracking when deemed necessary.
Essential Functions
Sourcing & Selection

• Identifies and implements efficient recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, and needs of Perspectives.
• Manages actives job boards by posting positions, refreshing, and closing
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates

Recruitment and Retention

• Develop and maintain readily accessible candidate pipeline through active sourcing, job fairs and other initiatives.
• Create and implement teacher recruitment and retention strategies.
• Support hiring managers with the recruitment process

COVID-19 Tracking

• Assist Human Resources team with the collection and recording of COVID-19 tests and vaccination records.
• Call contacts of newly diagnosed cases
• Provide contacts with Perspectives COVID-19 guidelines and employee assistance program
• All other duties assigned

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Support and maintain employee engagement programs and initiatives that support Perspectives goals and culture of A Disciplined Life.
• Develop and communicate positive employee retention strategies and retention initiatives that foster and promote a positive community
• Coordinate any employee engagement events and activities

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ethical Practice
• Recruitment Experience
• Business Acumen with a sense of urgency, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point.

• Exhibits a strong commitment to ethos of Perspectives Charter Schools by thriving to live by 26 principles of A Disciplined Life®

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of recruitment experience in education or related field
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; Paycom ATS is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a school setting and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position may require additional hours outside of the times listed above and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel may be expected

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Summary: Perspectives offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, short and long term disability, life insurance, 403B, and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.
Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.