This role supervises the outreach strategy for our 24 schools in New York City and org-wide Leadership, which includes instructional and operations roles. They are responsible for training, developing, and managing two Talent Recruiters. They will support strengthening our local and national partnerships by creating and managing the implementation of current and new recruitment initiatives as well as providing support at career fairs, facilitating professional development sessions, and providing coverage as requested.

They will support all regions with the Summer Teaching Fellowship recruitment strategies and manage our Campus Ambassador Program Additionally, they will serve on the Recruitment and Outreach Leadership Teams to support the Sr. Director of Talent Recruitment and Director of Outreach in establishing the org-wide strategy, vision, and goals for all 5 regions.

• Oversees talent attraction for instructional, operations, and staff in Brooklyn including serving as Recruitment subject matter expert and stewarding the talent recruitment strategy

• Cultivating a positive team culture and collaborating with ET Leaders to develop targeted professional development for Talent Recruiters

• Leads Summer Teaching Fellowship selection and outreach as well as the Campus Ambassador Program recruitment vision and strategies across all 5 regions, which includes management of 6 regional recruiters who support and coach 35 on-campus CAs and Uncommon alumni

• Develop, build, and strengthen new and existing national and regional relationships to attract quality teachers, operations, and Leadership staffing

• Coordinating the Marketing and talent vendor relationships (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Textio, SeekOut, Symplicity, etc.) 

• Assess data to adjust team-wide outreach strategies, support recommendations, and drive outreach decisions

Experience Requirement

• 7+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of Recruitment experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• 2+ years of people management
• Familiarity with Recruitment tools and platforms (Handshake, Symplicity, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, TFA Connect)

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required

Travel Requirements 

• 30% National Travel
• 40% Regional Travel (NYC metro area)
• 30% Local Travel

Work Location & Schedule

• Reports to Home Office in Downtown Manhattan 3 days per week
• Working hours are 8am - 6pm 
• Expected to host and attend events outside of standard business hours (i.e., after 5 pm and some weekend obligations)

Our people are what make us uncommon. It’s important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent.  Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.

Compensation for this position: Candidates who meet all job description requirements will likely receive an offer of $95,200-$100,800. The starting compensation for this role is between $95,200-$112,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates will need significant experience beyond the job description requirements. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members. 

Other Benefits:

• 19 days of paid time off in addition to three weeks of paid winter and summer org-wide holidays
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development  
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Financial planning & wellness
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• 529 college savings program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
• Financial  planning tools and assistance
• Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts, pet care insurance
• Paid leave of absence 
• Fully paid parental leave
• Fully paid medical leave
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.