Recruitment And Retention Specialist

Purpose Statement
The Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 Recruitment and Retention Specialist will facilitate and lead district efforts to attract and retain employees. CUSD 115 is a growing school community that takes pride in a talented workforce and intends to improve the overall quality of the employee experience. A successful Recruitment and Retention Specialist has excellent interpersonal skills, is organized and detail-oriented, and is knowledgeable of employment legislature.
 
Reports to:      Associate Superintendent
 
Work Year:    260 days (12 months)
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
 
Essential Functions

• Ensures the onboarding process is welcoming, thorough, and reflects the district educational philosophy.
• Designs and develops leadership pipelines that ensures a long-term sustainable teacher and administrator leadership candidate pool.
• Develops partnerships with universities to create cohorts that lead to certificates, licenses, and endorsements.
• Designs and implements retention programs that promote employee wellness and positive working environments.
• Interviews and screens classified and certified employee candidates.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Monitors and verifies certified and classified staff certification.
• Oversees the district's Teacher Vacancy Grant Compliance as determined by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Promotes the district's reputation and attractiveness as a desirable employment opportunity.
• Maintains accurate Recruitment and Retention data and creates reports for the district administration and Board of Education as requested.
• Collaborates with district personnel to provide ongoing professional development for new employees.

 
Job Requirements
 
The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or other abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
 
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records. The employee is required to have communication skills including the ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of the job; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information; the ability to read, analyze and interpret information; and display courtesy and tact with respect to others.
 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary; office equipment/software; and office practices 
 
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; using a computer proficiently and applicable software; and working with detailed information/data. Possesses a high level of skill and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
 
 
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
 
Experience

• Job related experience is required.

Education       

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

 
 
Required Testing

• None designated

 
Certificates and Licenses

• List certificates and licenses (or "None designated") here

 
Continuing Educ./Training

• List certificates and licenses (or "Not applicable") here

 
Clearances

• Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Employment Physical/TB test

 
Salary

• Regionally Competitive - $50,000-60,000 annually 

 
FLSA Status                                       

• Non-Exempt