Uncommon Schools

Uncommon Schools

Talent Recruiter - Outreach (Camden)

Camden, NJ, United States

Sponsorship not specified$66k-$78kDetected 4 days ago
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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.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with prospective candidates, sharing compelling information about opportunities at Uncommon Schools
  • Create thoughtful, tailored communications that encourage candidates and partners to take action
  • Partner with school leaders and regional teams to understand hiring needs and trends
  • Collaborate with principals and regional staff to support hiring across multiple schools
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective hiring strategies
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, organizations, and community groups to expand diverse talent pipelines
  • Plan and support recruitment events such as career fairs, information sessions, and panels
  • Maintain accurate candidate data across recruitment systems and tools
  • Support recruitment processes and events, including interview preparation and selection activities
  • As a Talent Recruiter (Outreach), you will play a key role in building strong, diverse candidate pipelines that support Uncommon Schools' mission.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences

Nice to have

  • Prior teaching experience, especially in K-12 settings, is strongly preferred and highly valued

Skills

  • Comfort using tools such as applicant tracking systems, spreadsheets, and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards)

Compensation

  • The full compensation range for this role is $66,000-$77,700.
  • Typically, new hires who fully meet all qualifications listed in the job description will start at $69,900.
  • Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications.
  • Compensation determinations consider relevant professional experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

  • 19 days of paid time off
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
  • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
  • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
  • Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts
  • A deep commitment to educational equity and alignment with Uncommon Schools' mission
  • We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
  • Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
  • Are you excited by the opportunity to connect talented people to meaningful work in education?
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience, such as recruiting, campus outreach, admissions, education, or community engagement

Company info

  • 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.

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