What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Recruitment and Retention - Human Resources position at Millard Public Schools?
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Anticipated start date: 8/2026
Title: Director of Recruitment and Retention
Reports to: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources
General Summary: Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of
Recruitment and Retention collaborates with all hiring managers and building administration throughout the District
to develop and implement strategic long-range recruitment plans that support the Mission of Millard Public Schools
(MPS). This position provides leadership in developing and executing human resources strategies in support of the
overall strategic direction of MPS; specifically in the areas of talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
Essential Functions:
1. Works with hiring managers and building administrators to develop and implement proactive and creative
recruitment strategies/tools to attract, recruit, and attain highly preferred job candidates.
2. Assists in interviewing, selecting, and assigning teachers, paras, professional/technical and other assigned
staff members.
3. Responsible for meeting established recruitment goals and objectives while maintaining and developing
attrition and succession plans.
4. Assists the Director of Personnel in the areas of evaluating and dismissing teachers, professional/technical
staff, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodial/maintenance, food service, substitute teachers and other
assigned staff.
5. Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Student Teaching Program and collaboration with Student
Education Academy Program.
6. Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Substitute Teacher Program as well as long-term substitute
teacher placements.
7. Attends and/or coordinates recruitment functions such as job fairs, career days and/or other events to find
qualified candidates for all job classes.
8. Develops and maintains relationships with all Department Managers/Principals.
9. Attends all Board of Education and Cabinet Meetings.
10. Assists with Human Resources department reporting obligations.
11. Coordinates the selection and assignment of summer school staff.
12. Assumes other responsibilities delegated by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.
Length of contract: 12-month
Qualifications:
- Education Level: A doctoral degree from an approved institution with a major in educational administration or the accepted equivalent is preferred; a six-year specialist degree is required.
- Certification or Licensure: A Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
- Experience desired: Three years experience in recruiting, interviewing, assigning, and evaluating people.
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