Assistant Director, School Talent Recruitment

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Big Shoulders Fund is looking for an Assistant Director, School Talent Recruitment

About Big Shoulders Fund:

Big Shoulders Fund is an independent tax-exempt charitable organization that serves inner-city schools which provide a values-based education for children, thereby contributing to stronger communities. We serve students in 92 schools in the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. Each school is a vital resource for students, families, and communities, with research showing that when a Big Shoulders Fund school closes, the surrounding area experiences an increase in violence and a decrease in social cohesion.

For more than thirty-four years, Big Shoulders Fund has helped Chicago’s children achieve their dreams through access to high quality education. We accomplish this by investing more than $20 million annually in scholarship support and enrichment programming for students; operational improvements for schools; cultivation of talent pipelines for school personnel from new teachers through veteran principals; and professional development and support for educators and leaders – all with the goal of not just strengthening schools, but whole communities, while preparing students for life- long success. A recent survey of a sample of alumni of Big Shoulders Fund schools showed African American alumni graduated from college at a rate more than twice the national average and Hispanic alumni graduated at a rate more than three times the national average.

Location: Chicago, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience: professional- 4 years (Preferred)

Position Overview:

The success of Big Shoulders Fund is dependent on excellence and leadership in classrooms and schools throughout the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. The Assistant Director, School Talent Recruitment is charged with setting a bold vision and direction for an ambitious campaign which will find and inspire extraordinary, diverse individuals – who are committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality, values-based education – to teach in one of the 92 schools which is supported by the Big Shoulders Fund. The Assistant Director, School Talent Recruitment will also help to build a pipeline of talented leaders to assume other leadership roles in schools (such as the principalship) as well as roles on the Big Shoulders Fund staff.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Note: THIS LIST WILL LIKELY EVOLVE AND CHANGE OVER TIME)

Drive Teacher Recruitment-

Analyse the recruitment landscape to clearly articulate, design and implement the communication, engagement and marketing strategies necessary to ensure the long-term success of a recruitment campaign on college campuses and within a professional portfolio.
Work with the Director, Academic Programs and Enrichment to identify the goals and benchmarks which will define campaign success from inception through completion.
Effectively plan and execute well-attended events which inspire and compel participants to apply for teaching roles within our network.
Meet individually with prospects to understand their qualifications and any barriers more deeply they may have/perceive to teaching in our schools, and to inspire them to apply.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and networks to maximize outreach efforts and promote a strong organizational brand which will ultimately ensure campaign success.

Support Recruitment of Leaders and Staff-

Partner with the Director, Academic Programs and Enrichment & the Director, Leadership & Scholar Support to support the recruitment of school leaders and additional members of school teams
Partner with the Senior Director, People and Leadership to support the recruitment of Big Shoulders Fund staff members
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Academic Programs and Enrichment.
This role requires availability to work some evenings and weekends for Big Shoulders Fund events. Candidate should also expect some travel, local and non-local, for the purposes of recruitment.
As a member of Big Shoulders Fund staff, the Assistant Director, School Talent Recruitment will attend and support the facilitation of fundraising events, service days, and other programs that further the mission of Big Shoulders Fund through its outreach to donors and schools.

Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
4+ years of professional experience, with experience in non-profit or education settings preferred
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with data management and/or analytics, data reporting, organizing and managing data systems
Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM/data management system a plus
Appreciation for the benefits of a Catholic education for students, families and communities; familiarity with Catholic schools in Chicago and/or Northwest Indiana a plus; experience with education in urban environments a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (e.g., experience with large datasets, knowledge of formulas and their applications)
Commitment to excellence with strong organizational ability and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work on several projects concurrently while meeting deadlines
Strength in establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability and desire to work effectively within a team
High degree of responsibility, initiative, and professionalism
Highly motivated and adaptable with a strong work ethic; operate with honesty, integrity, and a positive attitude
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
Background/ability in program management preferred
Commitment to and passion for improving access to high-quality, values-based education options for all children
Availability to work some evenings and weekends for Big Shoulders Fund events