[2023 - 2024] KIPP NC Selection Manager - Talent Acquisition

Company Description

Organizational Overview

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of culturally relevant curricula that are grounded in research, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development lead by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:

Pursue Excellence - 

We uphold high standards for our staff, and are committed to providing the necessary resources, training, mentorship and feedback to help each staff member not only meet, but exceed, expectations. We believe excellence is a habit and a sustained pursuit, not an endpoint.

Build Knowledge - 

We offer our educators robust school-based, regional and external professional development opportunities, before the start of and during the school year, designed to empower them with the latest teaching strategies and technology integration techniques. School Leaders and a statewide teacher development team provide professional coaching for school-based staff and foster collaborative learning, encouraging the exploration of effective teaching strategies and best practices.

Fight Injustice -

As a staff, we dismantle the white supremacy within our institution and deepen our own learning and understanding of anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) through providing organization-wide regular workshops designed to holistically guide us through the redesign of our workplace culture through the lens of liberation. Additionally, we train and prepare our educators to deliver culturally responsive curricula that respect learners' cultures and prior experiences, and acknowledge and value the legitimacy of different cultures, not just the dominant culture of a society. 

Spark Joy - 

We believe in publicly and privately acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our staff, and recognize exceptional individuals across the region. We also understand the importance of fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We organize monthly school-based staff outings to provide an opportunity for our team to unwind, socialize, and engage in activities that promote camaraderie and a sense of community.

Rise Together - 

We create space for our region to assemble and celebrate all successes - a space in which we strengthen community by embracing each other’s unique identities, and honoring the contributions that will allow us to lift as we rise in the years ahead. We believe Team always beats Individual. 

Job Description

Who You Are

You are a talent professional who is passionate about creating equitable hiring experiences so that the best person is always hired for open roles and providing excellent candidate and client experiences. You may have experience in the education sector, but no matter what,  you’re passionate about providing all children with access to wonderful educational opportunities and creating joyful spaces for them to thrive believing that hiring the best educators is the vehicle for doing that. You are part of a small niche of people who both love to talk to people and figure out what makes them tick and are detail oriented, having strong systems to keep yourself organized.  You’re motivated by helping others to find their next great career opportunity and are excited to partner with Principals to keep their schools staffed.  You’re data driven - you seek data to track your progress and make pivots in your work and ground your work in data with stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, then we highly recommend you apply to join the Talent Acquisition Team!

The Role

The Selection Manager is a project manager who manages the talent life cycle from application to pre-boarding and reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition.  They are responsible for all facets of the selection process, wooing candidates to take offers, candidate management, client management, and may sometimes need to participate in tactical outreach activities (i.e. cultivation calls, sourcing, and career fairs).  They have two client groups - the candidates and the Princip