Uncommon Schools

Manager, Talent Recruitment – Brooklyn Selection

New York, NY, United States

Sponsorship not specified$107k-$126kDetected 4 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementRecruitingHRPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.
We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Lead selection strategy and hiring execution across Brooklyn, ensuring schools are staffed effectively across instructional, operations, and specialized support roles.
Partner with school and regional leaders to understand hiring needs, staffing risks, and recruitment priorities.
Develop and adjust recruitment strategies based on hiring progress, candidate pipelines, and regional staffing goals.
Support complex and high-priority searches as needed to ensure strong hiring outcomes.
Manage and develop a team of Talent Recruiters through coaching, feedback, performance management, and professional development.
Build recruiter effectiveness and accountability through clear expectations, ongoing support, and development opportunities.
Serve as a strategic partner to Principals, Directors of Operations, Regional Superintendents, and other regional leaders throughout the hiring process.
Partner with school leaders to strengthen interview processes and ensure efficient, equitable hiring practices.
We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, human resources, people operations, school leadership, operations leadership, or a related field.
Experience managing hiring processes and partnering with multiple stakeholders to achieve hiring goals.
Experience using data to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform decisions.

Experience managing recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.
Experience supporting instructional, operations, or school-based hiring.
Ability to participate in moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, setting up materials or equipment, and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

The full compensation range for this role is $107,100-$126,000.
Typically, new hires who fully meet the qualifications and experience expectations for the role will start at or near $110,300.
Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications.
Compensation determinations consider relevant experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Additionally, because we value internal growth and tenure, current staff members are not subject to salary caps within this range.

Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
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.

Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
At Uncommon Schools, great teachers and school leaders change the trajectory of students' lives.
The Manager, Talent Recruitment - Brooklyn Selection plays a critical role in ensuring our Brooklyn schools are staffed with the exceptional educators and staff members who make that impact possible.
This role leads recruitment efforts across the Brooklyn region, partnering with school and regional leaders to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent while developing a team of Talent Recruiters.
The ideal candidate is energized by building strong partnerships, improving hiring systems, and helping schools meet their staffing goals in service of Uncommon's mission of preparing every student for college and beyond.
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

This listing is sourced directly from Uncommon Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.