What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor Acquisition Specialist position at JAM Teaching and Consulting?
Company Description JAM Teaching and Consulting, founded by educator and advocate Julia Mahowald, focuses on helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through personalized support. With extensive teaching and consulting experience, the organization specializes in advocacy, school placement, and individualized strategies tailored to each learner. JAM uses a holistic, relationship-driven approach to partner with children, families, and schools, emphasizing collaboration and understanding. The team’s tutors bring deep expertise that ensures tailored support and lasting impact for the students and communities they serve.
Role Description The Tutor Acquisition Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and recruiting qualified tutors who align with JAM’s mission and standards of excellence. Day-to-day activities include posting and managing job listings, reviewing applications, conducting initial screens or interviews, and coordinating with leadership on hiring decisions. The Specialist will build and maintain relationships with local schools, universities, and community organizations to develop a strong pipeline of tutor candidates. Additional responsibilities include maintaining candidate records, supporting onboarding processes, and collaborating with team members to ensure tutors are matched effectively with students and programs.
Qualifications
- Experience with talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in education or tutoring environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse candidates and partners.
- Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple openings, timelines, and candidate interactions.
- Comfort with basic technology tools, applicant tracking systems, and virtual communication platforms.
- Understanding of or interest in K–12 education, tutoring, and family-centered support services.
- Ability to work in a hybrid setting, collaborating in person in North Chicago, IL and remotely when needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and non-discriminatory practices in hiring and working with families and educators.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.