Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography because we believe all children have the right to a high-quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allow us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,500 students.
Our Core Values
- Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
- Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
- Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
- Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance
Find more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles, viewing this peek inside our schools, or reading some stories about our students and educators.
About The Opportunity
As a member of the Prospect Schools People Team, our mission is to ensure that we are attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people to serve our students and families.
Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, the Recruitment Specialist manages the full-cycle recruitment experience. Meeting with hiring managers, posting jobs, conducting phone screens, scheduling in-person interviews, being on-site and conducting interviews, completing reference checks, and extending offers - all are within the purview of this job. Ensuring that all prospective candidates of Prospect School receive an exceptional recruitment experience that centers around our core mission and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of this critical role.
Who You Are
- You are a ‘people person’ with strong written and verbal communication skills
- You take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and are dedicated to meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders throughout the hiring process
- You can interface well with candidates and employees at all levels
- You are a self-starter with a high sense of urgency and professionalism
- You enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced organization
- You are capable of developing & executing action plans
- You have a strong intuition with critical listening skills
- You are incredibly detail-oriented, with a keen eye for attention to detail
- You support a positive team environment in which members participate, respect, and cooperate to receive the desired results
- You plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results
What You'll Do
- Full cycle recruitment: Meet with hiring managers, post jobs, conduct phone screens, schedule in-person interviews, be on-site to conduct interviews, lead hiring days, complete reference checks, and extend offers
- Create actionable next steps from your meetings with hiring managers, act upon those next steps promptly; keeping all parties informed
- Maintain speedy and warm communication (email, Gchat, phone) with candidates, hiring managers, teammates, and any other customer
- Build and maintain a robust and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates to effectively minimize the time required to fill open positions, in addition to keeping a pool of potential candidates "warm" and engaged
- Listen and respond effectively to customer questions; resolve customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respect all internal and external customers
- Ensure all recruitment processes are followed and associated systems are updated and accurate
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Proven track record (2 or more years) in full life cycle recruiting
- Experience leading behaviorally-based interview techniques; strong candidate assessment skills.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse, Vidcruiter, etc)
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in the Google Suite.
Compensation And Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days in office, including Mondays)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on the date of hire and hours worked per week
- 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
- Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
- Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
Salary
Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from
$71,000-$91,286.
