COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

04140

                                                                                                                                                                Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for building and maintaining strategic community partnerships to support the Syracuse City School District in their efforts to attract qualified candidates for employment. Under supervision of the Executive Director of Recruitment and Selection, the incumbent develops and executes strategies to connect with community organizations by planning and attending events, promoting District programs and facilitating the onboarding process. Supervision is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops, executes and evaluates strategies and campaigns to aid in the District’s recruitment of certified and non-certified staff.

Works closely with leadership teams to anticipate and react to staffing needs to provide appropriate recruitment services.

Raises awareness of employment opportunities within the District through presentations, meetings and networking with educators and community organizations.

Builds and maintains professional partnerships with local organizations.

Plans, executes and attends workshops, career fairs and other networking events on behalf of the District to promote programs, build talent pipelines and engage with job seekers and related groups.

Maintains a visible presence in the community and represents the District by promoting job opportunities and related District goals through job fairs, career events and other related activities.

Facilitates the new hire onboarding process and assists with necessary administrative functions.

Promotes and administers various District career ladder programs.

Facilitates the pre-service teacher process throughout the District.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of recruitment and retention.

Good knowledge of local, state and federal laws, policies and regulations related to employment.

Good knowledge of the principles and techniques used in evaluating recruitment programs.

Ability to identify recruitment needs to develop and execute appropriate recruitment and retention strategies.

Ability to create and disseminate information about job opportunities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with appointing authorities and community organizations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in Human Resources Administration.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Original date of composition: 09/2026