Recruiting Assistant

Job Title: Recruiting Assistant
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager
Service days: 230

About NYOS

NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.

Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Community Culture:

• Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.

Flexibility and Autonomy:

• All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.

Long-Term Sustainability:

• Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.
• Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.
• Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and advance your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Role:

The Recruiting Assistant provides administrative support to the recruiting team by assisting with the hiring process, managing candidate information, and ensuring smooth operations throughout the recruitment cycle. This position plays a key role in facilitating communication with candidates, scheduling interviews, and maintaining accurate records.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Desire to take initiative and ask questions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleagues
• Maintain confidential files
• May be assigned additional duties, depending on experience
• Develop and implement recruiting plans and strategies designed to fulfill company staffing needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing needs.
• Posting job openings on various job boards and NYOS website.
• Review resumes and applications to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screenings of candidates.
• Making recommendations to hiring managers
• Following up on the interview process status
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved
• Communicating employer information and benefits during the screening process
• Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Serving as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations
• Involvement in networking events, job fairs, and other programs

• Prepare and send interview confirmation emails and follow-up correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Communicate with candidates to provide status updates and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Handle pre-employment tasks such as reference checks, background checks, and job offers.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and coordination.
• Support the Human Resource team with administrative tasks and reporting as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in administrative support, HR, or recruiting preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)and familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits

NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.

We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 9.5 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential Function

Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.

Please note that fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12333 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967. Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.

How To Apply

Want to be part of our amazing team at NYOS Charter School? Apply today through our Careers page. If you see a position that matches your skills, click Apply Now. If you don’t see something right now that matches your skills, you can still sign up for Job Alerts. If you need any further assistance, you can contact the NYOS HR team directly by emailing us at humanresources@nyos.org We are always more than happy to help!