Director Of Recruitment And Retention
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 85000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department of EducationThe Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents. |
Director of Recruitment and Retention
| Job Location: |
Address: Educator Recruitment and Retention Section
Phoenix AZ 85007
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $80000 - $85000
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 10/13/25
| Job Summary: |
Work with the Institution of Higher Education (IHEs) Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and stakeholders to develop effective sustainable and scalable systems and partnerships to positively impact the educator including teachers and administrators pipeline and educator retention.
Supervise staff
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.
| Job Duties: |
Work cooperatively to develop facilitate and monitor effective systems based on data and research to increase the pool of effective teachers in high need Arizona schools and districts. Develop facilitate implement and monitor initiatives that support educator recruitment and retention strategies and other initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Under the direction of the Deputy Associate Superintendent for Educator Preparation Certification and Educator Recruitment and Retention supervise Recruitment and Retention staff including the K-12 Military Liaison Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program a Data Analyst who works directly with Arizona workforce data as well as a specialist who supports statewide recruitment and retention systems in various capacities.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Student Achievement and Educator Excellence Directors as well as with other units throughout the agency.
Provide technical assistance statewide.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge in:
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 15
Certification of teachers and administrators in Arizona
Education/training concepts and techniques
Concepts and techniques of managing people by objective
Change management
Continuous improvement
Supervisory experience
Applicants must have a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
A Masters degree in Education a related field or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required
Applicants must have supervisory experience
Skills in:
Systems analysis interpretive and research
Observation
Decision making
Problem-solving
Time management
Communication
Lead
Consult Training
Teach adult learners
Active listening
Excellent customer service and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient to advanced computer (Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel) skills
Ability to:
Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and respect for confidentiality
Prioritize tasks and develop workflow so that deadlines are met
Complete all job responsibilities in a timely manner
Lead a diverse team manage change and lead continuous improvement to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders
Draw accurate inferences from quantitative qualitative and situational data
Accurately assess a variety of situations and select the best option for action
Synthesize varying data and information
Exercise initiative and good judgement to make quality decisions within the scope of assigned authority
| Selective Preference(s): |
Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Knowledge of Human Talent Management systems and procedures
Education law and an understanding of the Arizona K-12 and post-secondary systems
Teaching and/or administrative experience at the K-12 and/or higher education level(s)
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
| Contact Us: |
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
