What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiting) position at Novastar Prep Tutoring?
Novastar Prep is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiting) to strengthen our nationwide tutor pipeline and bring in exceptional educators from a wide range of backgrounds. This role focuses on proactive recruiting; finding great tutors, engaging them, and guiding them through a clean and organized hiring process. This is a fully remote role with no travel required.
Role Overview
You will focus on sourcing and recruiting tutors across a wide range of academic disciplines, with an emphasis on high-caliber candidates from top universities, graduate programs, and subject-matter expert communities. You will own the recruiting pipeline end-to-end, ensuring a clean, efficient, and positive candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Recruit tutors across K–12 core subjects, AP/IB, SAT/ACT, writing, STEM, foreign languages, elementary specialization, and enrichment subjects.
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Proactively source candidates from top universities, graduate programs, competitive majors, and experienced educators.
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Develop and maintain sourcing channels through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, Handshake, university job boards, academic societies, and teaching forums.
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Manage the full recruiting cycle within the ATS, including resume review, phone screens, documentation collection, interview scheduling, next-step communication, and onboarding coordination.
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Maintain accurate, detailed candidate notes and clean pipeline tracking so internal teams have full visibility at all times.
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Deliver a professional, organized, and positive applicant experience that reflects Novastar Prep’s standards.
Qualifications
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3 years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, university outreach, HR coordination, or a related field.
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Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, especially in education, human resources, or a related discipline.
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Strong familiarity with LinkedIn sourcing tools, job boards, and modern recruiting methods.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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High attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume pipelines.
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Genuine interest in education, academic excellence, and student success.
Why Join Novastar Prep
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$45,000 base salary
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Fully remote role; no travel required
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Clear structure, organized processes, and supportive leadership
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Opportunity to directly shape the quality of educators joining our programs
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Mission-driven organization focused on academic growth and student impact
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Health insurance reimbursement
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Retirement plan
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick leave
Salary : $45,000