What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Meeting Street Schools?
Who We Are
Meeting Street Schools (MSS), a unique network of four schools across South Carolina, was founded in 2008 on the belief that all students can achieve at high levels and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to quality educational opportunities. At Meeting Street Schools, we believe in a holistic approach to student development and work to provide the experience and resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond. To provide this, we make a twenty-year commitment to students and families, from early childhood education to college access support and scholarships.
Who We're Looking For
We are searching for people who strongly align with our mission and believe all students — regardless of life circumstances– can and will succeed. We seek people who have the motivation, drive, compassion, and commitment to ensure that all students reach their full potential. We hold ourselves to high standards and embrace accountability in our pursuit of outcomes that change the lives of students. High-performing people who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected are encouraged to apply.
The Role
Who we are
Meeting Street Schools (MSS), a unique network of four schools across South Carolina, was founded in 2008 on the belief that all students can achieve at high levels and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to quality educational opportunities. At Meeting Street Schools, we believe in a holistic approach to student development and work to provide the experience and resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond. To provide this, we make a twenty-year commitment to students and families, from early childhood education to college access support and scholarships.
Who we're looking for
We are searching for people who strongly align with our mission and believe all students — regardless of life circumstances– can and will succeed. We hold ourselves to high standards and embrace accountability in our pursuit of outcomes that change the lives of students. High-performing people who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected are encouraged to apply.
The Role:
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and highly organized Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and execute the daily operations of our recruitment process. As a key member of the Talent Team, this individual will be responsible for independently managing the full recruitment cycle, including strategic sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for multiple roles across the organization. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated leader with the ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies, drive process improvements, and make informed hiring decisions with minimal oversight. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be expected to exercise sound judgment, analyze hiring trends, and provide strategic guidance to leadership on talent acquisition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Recruitment & Execution: Independently manage full-cycle recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational hiring goals. Make data-informed hiring recommendations and drive proactive sourcing strategies to build a robust candidate pipeline.
- Teacher Recruitment & Partnerships: Develop and execute high-impact teacher recruitment strategies, cultivate long-term partnerships with key universities and professional organizations, and exercise discretion in prioritizing and managing recruitment channels.
- Candidate Experience & Culture Advocacy: Serve as a key ambassador for the organization’s culture and values, ensuring a seamless and high-touch candidate experience. Autonomously manage communication strategies to keep candidates engaged throughout the hiring process.
- ATS Management & Data-Driven Decision Making: Own the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and analysis. Provide hiring metrics and insights to leadership to inform recruitment strategy and optimize hiring outcomes.
- Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Exercise independent judgment in workflow improvements and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
- Compliance & Best Practices: Maintain a deep understanding of employment laws and recruitment best practices to ensure compliance in all hiring activities. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations on recruitment policies and hiring strategies.
Qualifications & Key Competencies:
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in managing multiple recruitment pipelines with minimal oversight.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
- Experience advising leadership on recruitment strategies and talent market trends.
- High level of professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive candidate information and hiring decisions.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
The salary range for the Talent Acquisition Specialist is $66,000 - $82,000. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability, Employee Family Wellness, Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA), Retirement Plans, and Referral and Retention Bonuses.
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Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $66,000 - $82,000
