Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Location: ESC – Employee Services Department, Anoka, MN
Date Closing: 7/5/2022

Posting # 12915

Full Time  12 months

The primary responsibility of the Recruitment and Retention Specialist is to advance recruitment and retention efforts in collaboration with department and district administration through the implementation of the district’s comprehensive recruitment plan for all positions with emphasis on diverse applicants and applicants who have licensure for hard-to-fill teaching positions. This position will (1) be the primary point of contact for all interested candidates, (2) ensure evolution in onboarding process, and (3) assist in the development of pathways towards teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead in the development, creation and implementation of strategic recruitment strategies to enhance the district’s visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.  Develop and implement recruitment and retention practices through an equity lens and create an ethnically and culturally diverse applicant pool by actively encouraging qualified candidates to apply for positions in the district.  Utilize social media and online recruitment resources to expand the reach and impact of recruitment practices; remain current in new and developing technologies and trends. Collaborate with the Staffing Supervisor, Employee Services Manager, and other district administrators to determine high priority staffing needs; modify recruitment plans as needed to focus on hard-to-fill positions. Build and enrich relationships with colleges, universities, schools, businesses, community organizations and other partners who can help further the district’s recruitment goals. Actively research and pursue opportunities to make presentations at colleges, universities, businesses and community organizations.  Enhance the overall student teaching experience in the district, including management of annual contracts with colleges and universities. Expand partnerships with colleges and universities to create a more diverse student teaching pool to better align student teaching candidates with our staffing needs.  Advise student teachers regarding the district hiring process and develop/implement recruiting methods to encourage application for available positions.  Prepare and deliver presentations for recruiting events, supervisor training, data/trend analysis and other related topics. Manage and develop all district recruitment and career fairs and other special events; partnering with district departments as needed. Update recruitment materials and other forms of media to ensure a positive image of employment with the district; work collaboratively with communications department to ensure consistency.  Develop and administer employee exit survey process; identify trends and areas for improvement. Provide regular updates to stakeholders.  Collect and analyze recruitment, retention and employee turnover data; identify trends and gaps. Provide regular updates to stakeholders. Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation of recruitment and retention efforts; including recruitment expenses.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Start Date:  ASAP after closing.