About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. AF has consistently been rated one of the top charter school networks in the country, and we are still learning and growing. The majority of our students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. We currently employ more than 2,000 staff — 47% of whom identify as Black, Latino/x, or Multi-racial — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn, NY; Providence, RI; and New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford CT.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community. At the core of our approach is the shared journey by our students and staff to fulfill our incredible potential. For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievement first.org.

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Associate Chief, Talent Recruitment to join our Talent team within commuting distance of our schools in New York, Connecticut or Rhode Island.

Your Impact

At Achievement First, we know recruiting and retaining top talent in the market is a critical factor in closing the achievement gap. Our ability to provide a high quality education to our students is only made possible through the talent and determination of our teachers, leaders, operations staff, and network teams. Overseeing our talent team, our Associate Chief of Recruitment will lead the ambitious effort to ensure our schools are fully staffed on day one for our students. Setting the vision for excellence, our Associate Chief of Recruitment will work closely with leadership to ensure a highly innovative recruitment strategy to drive hiring efforts across our 41 schools. Achievement First hires an average of 400 new team members annually across our network of 41 schools in teaching, leadership, support support and network roles, in order to accommodate current and new expansion efforts. In partnership with the talent leadership team and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and/or Chief Executive Officer, our Associate Chief of Recruitment will work to identify, create, and implement best in class recruitment and selection practices across our Achievement First Network.

Reporting directly to the Chief/Operating Team Member overseeing Talent, you will be responsible for:

• Partner with the Operating Team to design and implement an innovative and data-driven recruitment strategy that ensures our hiring goals are met, including but not limited to outreach and selection models, analysis of recruitment data, and a strategic marketing campaign
• Partner with the schools and the various leadership teams to develop a strong understanding of the overall recruitment needs, gaps, and challenges to continuously improve the recruitment strategy and create solutions
• Design a comprehensive and agile recruitment and selection strategy that is focused on Achievement First growth goals and strategic priorities
• Ongoing measurement, assessment and reporting analytics of the overall recruitment function performance with the goal of continuous improvement
• Establish and implement strategic external partnerships to improve selection of talent for immediate and long-term recruitment needs
• Create and execute vision for team communication, leadership coaching and relationship building that drives our talent team culture and strategy
• Oversee the entire Recruitment function, including being responsible for the learning, growth and career development of the members of Team Recruit
• Provide direct support and strategic guidance to members of Team Recruit
• Advise and execute network talent initiatives to ensure ongoing collaboration and innovation
• Actively engage as a member of the Talent/Human Resources Leadership Team
• Create processes and systems to regularly review and analyze quantitative and qualitative recruitment and selection data to identify areas of opportunity and strategize solutions

Skills You'll Have

All candidates for this position will foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and project management to ensure our Talent Recruitment team, like our schools, are setting a high bar in all areas and pursuing it relentlessly. All candidates must have at least 5 years of experience leading high-performing teams and knowledge and experience overseeing mission-driven recruitment and selection teams to be successful. Please note while there is some remote work, this is not a remote role.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience and a proven track record of leading a high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proven experience building, managing, and inspiring a team towards a common goal
• Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to identify talent as well as develop a talent pipeline within the organization
• Experience with data analytics and comfort using data to influence recruitment and selection strategy

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• High level of grit and determination coupled with a strong sense of humor
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Experience within K-12 education is ideal but not required

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $170,258 with no flexibility. Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

Apply by completing our online application form.

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