Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

Position Title: District Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist

Position Type: Salaried/ Annualized/ Exempt

Pay Type: Refer to Jubilee's Compensation Manual in our Career Site. Base pay starting at $76,000

Position Hours: Full-time extended workdays, occasional Saturdays, and frequent travel

Length of Term/Employment: 223 workdays / At-will

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: San Antonio, Texas (District Office)

Performance Goals: Your success is measured by the quality of the staff in our classrooms and the speed with which we find them.

• 90% annual new hire retention
• Average 45-day Time-to-Fill (TTF)
• 90% or above candidate experience satisfaction (post-interview survey)
• 90% or above hiring manager experience satisfaction

Position Mission

The Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist is the face of Jubilee to the Texas education community. You are responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier instructional and operational talent. You will drive a high-velocity recruitment process while ensuring every candidate—whether hired or not—has the experience that reflects our Jubilee mission and values.


Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Speed-to-Hire (45-Day Target)

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for instructional (Teachers, SPED, Bilingual) and non-instructional roles including district office.
• Metric Ownership: Drive the recruitment process to ensure positions are closed within an average of 45 days from posting to offer acceptance.
• Execute aggressive sourcing strategies including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Texas-specific job boards (e.g. Region ESC centers).
• Develop and maintain partnerships with temp staffing agencies, as deemed appropriate
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Universities for strong instructional staff pipeline
• Manage all job requisitions and job descriptions using our ATS (Frontline)

Hiring Manager Support & Interview Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison for Hiring Managers (mainly Campus Principals and Administrative Assistants), providing pre-vetted, high-potential talent.
• Conduct rigorous initial screenings to ensure candidates meet job requirements and cultural alignment.
• In partnership with Administrative Assistants, own scheduling of demo lessons and final panel interviews, ensuring Hiring Managers can focus on evaluation rather than calendar management.

The "Jubilee" Candidate Experience

• Design and maintain a "Candidate First" communication standard, ensuring 48-hour response times at every stage.
• Solicit and analyze candidate feedback to ensure our brand remains a "Top Choice" employer in the Texas charter market.

Strategic Talent Projects

• ATS Migration: Research, select, and lead the implementation of a modern Applicant Tracking System to replace legacy system and manual processes.
• Toolkit Development: Create standardized job descriptions, interview guides, demo lesson rubrics, and "Why Jubilee" marketing materials for Managers.
• Hiring Manager Training: Design and prepare hiring manager training to develop leaders in their hiring practices, removing bias and strengthening candidate experience.
• Staff Engagement: Lead the administration of bi-annual staff engagement surveys; analyze data to identify trends and recommend retention strategies to leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Charter & Community Responsibilities

• Represent and promote the charter's mission to families and the broader community
• Support student recruitment and family engagement efforts
• Encourage and participate in building strong campus-community connections

Charter Atmosphere

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Promote Jubilee's values through professional conduct and communication
• Model fairness, respect, and high expectations in all interactions

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification preferred
• Experience: 3+ years of high-volume recruiting required. Experience in education/campus leadership is highly preferred.
• Texas Certification Knowledge: Familiarity with SBEC/TEA certification pathways, including alternative certification programs (ACPs) common in Texas, preferred.
• Tech Savvy: Proven experience implementing or optimizing an ATS, preferred.

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional composure and professionalism under stress
• Frequent standing, movement, and event participation
• Occasional lifting and handling of school materials or equipment
• Extended hours during peak seasons or events may be required

Other Requirements

• Adhere to Jubilee staff dress code and policies
• Maintain professional working relationships across campus and district
• Stay current with developments in education and CCMR practices
• Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner

***This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Charter & Community Responsibilities

• Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of Charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.

Charter Atmosphere

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Promotes continuous improvement among the administrative and other professional staff, identifies individual strengths and areas for improvement, and works with the executive director to establish high expectations for staff performance.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Frequent and prolonged standing.
  • Stooping, bending, pulling and pushing required.
  • Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.
• Other:
  • Adhere to the staff dress code.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies' staff
  • Compile, maintain, and fill all reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.