Recruitment Manager

Title:  Recruitment Manager

Reports To:  Director of Certified Personnel

Position Purpose:  To recruit- support- and retain qualified certified and classified employees.

Qualifications:

• Degree in education- business- human resource administration- or a related field;
• 3 years experience in recruiting and training professional employees. (A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to develop recruitment strategy- utilize effective selection methods- and develop programs for employee retention may be substituted for education.)

Essential Duties: 

• Identify and utilize recruitment sources;
• In partnership with the Communcations department- develop recruitment materials to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions and to present a positive image of Topeka Public Schools as an employer;
• Establish relationships with universities- colleges- professional associations- and employment centers for access to candidates for District vacancies;
• Screen applications to identify high potential candidates;
• Conduct interviews and provide feedback on potential candidates to district administrators;
• Organize- communicate- and manage recruitment events;
• Conduct background and reference checks;
• Organize and deliver orientation training for new employees.
• Support certified employees with training and professional development. 

Knowledge/Ability/Skills:

• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of employment law in the areas of screening and selection of employees.
• Ability to identify new recruitment sources and non-traditional pathways to increase certified hires.
• Ability to load/unload- transport- and set up recruitment materials and displays.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)- with the ability to interact effectively with candidates and employees- from leadership to entry-level.
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced- dynamic environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel 25% or more of the time- depending on the time of year.  Evening and weekend work is required.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word- with proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and automated application software systems.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to:  sit- stand- walk- speak- hear- use hands and fingers- reach with hands and fingers- bend- stoop- and lift objects up to 20 pounds.  This job requires the employee to occasionally stoop and kneel.  Visual ability requires mono-vision and color vision- close vision- distance vision- depth perception- and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must have the ability to operate and/or travel in a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time.

Terms of Employment:

12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education dependent on level of education and experience.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Classified Specialty employees.

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