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Recruitment Coordinator - Topeka Public Schools USD 501

    Recruitment Coordinator

    Reports To: Director of Certified Personnel

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

    Qualifications:
    Degree in business, human resource administration, education 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 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.

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    Job Posted Until 10/27/23