Recruitment Specialist

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist

Location: Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) 3215 Cuming St. Omaha NE 68131

Reports To: Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12 month / Exempt

Salary Schedule: Specialist 5 S0492E Starting Salary: $110203 per year

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive recruitment program to meet current and future staffing needs while promoting diversity equity and inclusion within the workforce. Key responsibilities include identifying and attracting qualified teachers staff and administrators through strategic recruitment efforts outreach initiatives and partnerships with higher education institutions local organizations and business partners. Under general supervision the Recruitment Administrator uses datadriven decisionmaking to monitor progress toward hiring goals adjusts recruitment strategies as needed and ensures compliance with district policies and employment laws. Strong skills in sourcing and building trusting relationships with candidates are essential.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Implements successful recruitment strategies to attract qualified teachers and staff for all positions in the Omaha Public Schools. Devises strategies to engage prospects and drive interest in applying to the District and moving to the Omaha area. Assists in implementing the Districts Recruitment Plan.
• Plans organizes and attends a variety of recruitment events in identified local Midwest and occasionally nationwide locations.
• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting higher education institutions community services employment agencies media internet sites and internal referrals. Builds awareness disseminates information and promotes the opportunities and benefits of teaching and working in the District.
• Maintains current job postings and district information on external platforms including local regional and national websites and applications.
• Develops strategic marketing and communication outreach protocols to engage active and passive job candidates increase mass visibility and communicate the employment brand. Responds to candidate inquiries in a timely manner with positive and engaging content.
• Develops social/print media selects appropriate schoolspecific marketing materials and/or modifies materials to match specific audiences. Maintains an organized inventory of all recruitment materials. Submits requests for additional materials as needed.
• Provides clear best practices training instructions assignments and/or directions to recruiters and assistants as needed to assist with events and initiatives.
• Develops/Uses data tracking systems to capture and evaluate the effectiveness of individual strategies and the overall recruitment campaign; recommends adjustments as needed.
• Uses the Applicant Tracking System to implement recruitment strategies track candidates monitor available positions and study job descriptions/qualifications.
• Assists with both short and longrange planning and implementation for the improvement of the recruitment strategic plan and processes.
• Establishes and maintains strong positive working relationships with hiring administrators and department supervisors to identify creative recruitment strategies for hard to fill positions and support effective candidate management tactics.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to promote career pathways.
• Reviews industry trends best practices and recruitment data to respond to requests for information prepares reports develop training/presentations and communicate the current landscape of candidate pipelines and external market conditions.
• Develops relationships with current and future clinical practice students to entice interest in Omaha Public Schools and provide support leading up to during and after orientation to promote opportunities to join our staff.
• Supports the onboarding of new staff by providing clear communication and event support to ensure the transition to Omaha Public Schools is efficient and positive. Serves as a backup for classified orientation as needed.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor(s) and other Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors Degree in education human resources business administration psychology or other related elds of study required. Masters Degree preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP certification preferred.
• Minimum of two to five years of proven experience as a recruiter for multiple positions and hard to fill jobs in various industries including education operations medical government or technical some of which has been in a large organization required.
• Skilled use of traditional and nontraditional as well as passive and active recruitment strategies. Experience utilizing social media websites and mass media to assist with the development of branding and marketing for vacancies.
• Knowledge of the Nebraska Department of Education requirements for securing a teaching license in Nebraska preferred.
• Knowledge of District structures schools and communities preferred.
• Knowledge of opportunities available in the District and Omaha community.
• Knowledge of local state and federal laws rules and regulations related to the recruitment and selection of employees. Knowledge of human resources practices employment and labor laws required.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) Human Resource Information Systems (ERPs) resume databases and professional networks.
• Effective oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish credibility build trust and develop positive relationships with team members candidates business/higher education partners leadership and other professionals.
• A creative mindset to develop engaging content for graphics print materials presentations website pages advertisements and internal announcements.
• Experience with event planning networking and relationship building required.
• Detailoriented with the ability to collect interpret and summarize quantitative and qualitative data to provide regular reports to the leadership team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and successfully manage the daily workload.
• Exhibits excellent work ethic professionalism cultural sensitivity discretion judgement and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds including ethnic age gender educational and socioeconomic groups.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Teams Word PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of all Microsoft Office products strongly preferred. In depth knowledge of data mining and internet research required.
• Follows the standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Outgoing and selfmotivated with a strong desire to excel at meeting the goals for District success and student achievement.

Special Requirements:

• Must hold a valid drivers license that allows the Recruitment Administrator to legally operate a motor vehicle and must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• Ability to work extend hours (including evenings and/or weekends on occasion) especially during the months of JulyNovember and FebruaryApril due to the recruitment and hiring season.

Travel:

• Frequent travel within metro area will be Regular travel outside of metro area will be required including overnight travel. The majority of overnight travel will be for university events as dictated by the career services schedule each semester.

Equipment:

This position may require the ability to use projection equipment SMART boards iPads and basic oce equipment such as computers copiers and scanners. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Works in standard oce and school building environments.
• Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
• Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work Ability to bend kneel stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors during recruitment events.
• Additional demands may be required upon request from the

Interrelations:

• Will be working under the direction supervision of department administration to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to stakeholder needs while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external stakeholders in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• For schools to operate eectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a fulltime exempt certied position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.

Verication of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).

Execution and delivery to OPS of an Administrator Contract presented by OPS.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political aliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director for the Oce of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. ()

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority