Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Salary
$45,000 - $67,500
What is the opportunity?
The Talent Associate plays an important role in helping Foundation Academies attract, engage, and hire mission-aligned talent. This position supports recruitment for instructional and non-instructional roles through candidate sourcing, initial screenings, interview coordination, and recruitment operations. Working closely with Senior Talent Recruiters and hiring managers, the Talent Associate helps build strong candidate pipelines, maintain efficient hiring processes, and create a positive candidate experience. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who takes initiative, manages competing priorities, and is passionate about connecting talented individuals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in education.
What is in it for you?
Merit-based pay increases annually
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short- or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Regular strategic professional development and coaching
Career advancement opportunities
Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Regular team-building activities and outings
10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
20 paid vacation days with (5) roll-over days
A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
What will you be doing?
Support recruitment for instructional and non-instructional positions by reviewing resumes, identifying qualified candidates, and coordinating initial screenings.
Proactively source and engage candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, professional networks, university partnerships, and other recruitment platforms.
Coordinate interviews, manage recruitment calendars, and ensure timely candidate communication and follow-up.
Maintain accurate candidate records, job postings, and recruitment pipelines in Greenhouse, Foundation Academies’ applicant tracking system.
Partner with Senior Talent Recruiters and hiring managers to support hiring priorities and keep candidates moving through the recruitment process.
Support recruitment for specialized roles, including Special Education, Multilingual Learners, and student support services.
Contribute to employer branding, community outreach, and university recruitment initiatives to strengthen Foundation Academies’ visibility and candidate pipelines.
Track recruitment activity and key pipeline metrics to support reporting, monitor progress toward hiring goals, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Take initiative in identifying solutions, managing competing priorities, and improving recruitment processes while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
What do we require from you?
A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort using digital tools, spreadsheets, and applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment data and candidate records.
A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in recruitment practices.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency in completing responsibilities.
What makes you a strong candidate?
At least one year of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR, preferably in a K–12, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
Direct sourcing experience and familiarity with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system.
Experience in a school-based or education-related setting.
The ability to build strong working relationships and use outreach strategies to attract candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
Educators interested…