Coordinator, Application Screener (Part-Time, Temporary)

About Alliance College-ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director, Staffing, the Coordinator, Application Screener will apply Alliance’s selection criteria to review initial applications for eligibility for school site roles and conduct phone interviews with prospective candidates to learning more about their credentials and previous experience, and assess their readiness to work for Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. This is a part-time position, expected to spend up to 20 hours per week on assigned duties, with expected work hours Monday through Thursday from 2 pm - 7 pm. The role is anticipated to last until June 30, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities

Application Review

• Monitor the applicant tracking system in Workday for newly submitted applications
• Review written applications for minimum qualifications based on Alliance’s selection criteria
• Schedule phone interviews with prospective candidates
• Conduct initial phone interviews with prospective candidates, taking detailed written notes
• Correspond with candidates to review and gather credential information
• Provide weekly updates to the Director, Staffing on screening progress
  
  

Training and Operations

• Attend all training regarding the selection process for the school year
• Communicate with the Director, Staffing regarding changing trends in the applicant pool
• Complete reports in a timely manner
• Provide support to the Staffing Team throughout the candidate screening process
  
  

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL

• Have experience using Google Suite
• Understanding of Applicant tracking systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, agile, and organized
• Previous teaching experience or experience with recruitment and selection is a plus
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) is required; a college degree is preferred.
• Prior experience as an application or phone screener is preferred.
  
  

WORK LOCATION

This position will work virtually in the greater Los Angeles area, with occasional travel to school sites or the Alliance Home Office.

Compensation

$24.05 - $33.70

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.