JOB DESCRIPTION
Recruitment Operations Manager
DIVISION: Office of Human Resources GRADE: 133
DEPARTMENT: Talent Management WORK DAYS: Annual
REPORTS TO: Executive Director (Talent Management) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: At-Will DATE: 5/30/2021
Our Mission: Through a caring culture of equity, trust, and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for
college, career, and life.
Our Vision: A high-performing school district where students love to learn, educators inspire, families engage,
and the community trusts the system.
Our Guiding Principles: Equity in our approach to decision making, Ethics to demonstrate our integrity,
Engagement with our school community, and Excellence in everything we do.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Recruiting Manager is responsible for identifying and attracting top talent for all APS positions by coordinating
and implementing recruitment, retention, and employment programs to ensure low turnover and availability of
qualified applicants to meet District operating needs. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify top-level
talent through a variety of sourcing/recruiting techniques and will proactively source passive candidates using
internal/external networking, university partnerships and a variety of current social media strategies. This is a highly
visible position that requires the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and
external clients.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• N/A
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years of professional level experience in Human Resources or K-12 education.
• Previous experience with university partnerships and teacher quality preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Skilled in the use of social media platforms.
• Proven ability to support/interact with senior-level management.
• Knowledge of teacher competencies and ability to identify high quality teachers based on resumes, assessments,
and interviews. •Experience in a role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively across multiple departments
and levels with a minimum of direction or supervision.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Leads the delivery, execution, and assessment of recruitment initiatives that enable the acquisition of top talent for
all APS positions.
• Collaborates closely with the talent management team to design and manage the implementation of talent
identification strategies, while ensuring alignment with strategic plan objectives.
• Oversees the student teacher program.
• Oversees the efforts to brand the Atlanta Public Schools in alignment with the district Talent Management strategy.
• Collaborates with the HR Training & Communications Manager and the Communications Department at APS to
develop internal and external branding for programs, rollout programs, initiatives, and communications to
stakeholders.
• Creates and maintains annual recruiting plans to ensure the District is hiring the best possible talent for both current
and future roles.
• Serves as talent acquisition subject matter expert through full cycle recruitment along with the development and
implementation of comprehensive recruitment plans.
• Builds and executes talent strategies that strengthen our recruiting culture and candidate experience.
• Manages effective delivery of cycle recruitment and selection services including: ongoing communication with hiring
managers through the recruitment process, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and assessing candidates.
• Identifies, trains, and builds capacity of internal staff to assist with recruiting events and online interviews.
• Works closely with talent management team to continuously improve procedures, systems, and policies related to
recruitment and retention.
• Sets activity and recruitment goals for talent management, and provides accountability structure and key
performance indicators, such as time-to-fill and teacher effectiveness measures, to ensure transparency and success.
• Meets regularly with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with district talent strategies and success measures.
• Develops collaborative relationships with peers, subordinates, and leadership in order to facilitate open,
constructive communication.
• Develops and implements a search strategy to identify active and source passive candidates.
• Develops and implements the strategy for campus and experienced recruitment advertising & postings that utilizes
the latest recruitment marketing concepts including search engine optimization.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of department culture, organizational
strategy, and talent profiles to deliver on the hiring needs of the schools/departments.
• Conducts in-depth screens and assesses potential candidates for level of interest, qualifications, and compensation
requirements, and converts hard-to-find passive talent through an understanding of the district.
• Uses innovative sourcing and marketing/branding techniques to engage both active and passive candidates.
• Develops a schedule and represents the District for recruiting purposes at identified networking and industry events,
job fairs, conferences, etc.
• Stays apprised of all laws and regulations within the appropriate jurisdictions as they relate to recruitment and
selection.
• Partners with the IT function to implement desired technological changes and upgrades which affect recruitment
and selection activities.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular
business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative
of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event
of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the
requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be
understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at
wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower
head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work
independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level
essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to
process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks
in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage
stress.
Remote Work Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person
working environments.
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or
national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment
practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is
not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working
conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or
remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
