Talent Sourcing Coordinator

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Team at KIPP Texas is looking for a Talent Sourcing Coordinator to play a pivotal role in attracting, recruiting, and selecting a diverse and high-quality workforce. This position is responsible for building a robust pipeline of educators, school leaders, and other school-based staff through strategic digital and in-person recruitment outreach. The goal is to develop and execute campaigns that identify, attract, and engage candidates who align with KIPP Texas's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Digital Recruitment Campaigns

• Create and maintain accurate job postings for an assigned portfolio of positions.
• Implement targeted digital recruitment campaigns across platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake to attract top talent.
• Partner with the Manager, Talent Acquisition Projects to utilize social media marketing for employer branding and candidate engagement.
• Develop and maintain talent pools and pipelines through consistent outreach and relationship-building.
• Implement email and SMS campaigns to nurture passive candidates and re-engage past applicants.
• Track and analyze digital sourcing metrics to refine strategies and improve campaign effectiveness.

On-the-Ground Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Represent KIPP Texas at career fairs, university recruitment events, and networking functions.
• Collaborate with talent recruiters to organize regional and school-based recruitment events.
• Participate in engagement opportunities with pipeline partners, including universities and alternative certification programs.
• Engage with local communities and professional groups to promote career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment collateral.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with recruiters to understand hiring priorities and craft recruitment strategies.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts through marketing materials and testimonials.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure sourcing channel success and optimize campaigns.
• Maintain accurate prospect candidate records within the CRM and ATS.
• Support recruiters by sourcing high-quality talent leads and driving applicant conversion rates.

Team Member Contributions

• Champion KIPP Texas's mission and core values.
• Model the Talent Division's culture of high performance, inclusion, and belonging.
• Build a network of engaged stakeholders across the organization.
• Serve as an expert in sourcing and recruitment practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may change based on network needs.

Accountabilities

• 93% staffed for all schools by the first day of school.
• 94% hired (for known vacancies) by the first day of leader onboarding.
• Prospect conversion rates.
• Net promoter score on candidate experience survey.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or associate’s degree with 2 years of equivalent experience in talent recruitment or a similar field.
• 1-2 years of work experience in education, non-profit, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Passion for advancing KIPP Texas’s mission.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated record of success.
• Self-starter with a record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to align stakeholders and manage conflict.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Hybrid work – reports to the central office or schools three days a week.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move about inside and outside the school; attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions virtually and in person.
• Travel: Minimal travel to other school sites or regional offices.
• Additional Requirements: Reliable transportation needed for travel between campuses; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

What KIPP Texas Offers

• Starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with experience and internal equity.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including virtual physician visits.
• High deductible health plan with HSA option.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• 457 Roth and 403b retirement plan options.
• Employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.