Posting Opens January 24, 2025 Posting Closes February 1, 2025

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Human Capital Specialist, Job Code 216, TS 522 (261 days), Salary Range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – non. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Angela Carter, Chief of Staff, 330-761-2919.

Summary:

This employee is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Human Capital Department with recruitment and retention efforts. The individual will have excellent communications (oral and written) skills and will actively engage and assist in developing and implementing a wide range of recruitment and retention strategies..The individual is responsible for effectively promoting APS through various online and offline marketing platforms to help attract, acquire and retain talent.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience;

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in the field of recruitment and retention;

• Knowledge of human resources practices and procedures; and;;

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License;

• Must be willing to travel within and outside of Ohio to support the District’s recruitment efforts.

Desired:

• Experience in public school setting

• SHRM certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to:

• Supports district-wide recruitment efforts, including the District’s diversity recruitment initiatives
• Assists in developing and implementing recruitment strategies
• Develops and implements consistent messaging to ensure cohesive two-way communications with internal and external audiences
• ?Assists in hiring process, including but not limited to, reviewing and screening job applications, and conducting interviews and reference checks
• Assists in making recommendations for the employment and assignment of job candidates.
• Assist with providing valuable and engaging content for the district’s website and social media that attracts and converts our target audience
• Screens and submits items for School Board approval as required
• ?Assist with annual teacher transfer process
• Assist with organizing, coordinating and representing APS at job fairs, in state and out of state
• Facilitates the hiring, transfer and assignment of staff in the appropriate classification
• Prepares documentation for Board approval for new hires, reassignments, promotions, etc.
• Uses independent judgment in establishing procedures and completing complex assignments
• Builds strategic partnerships and engages collaboratively with local and out of state universities, agencies, and other employment and business players in activities that will promote the district Ability to participate in weekend and evening activities to engage the community and potential candidates for hire
• Assist with administering a wide variety of human capital policies and programs regarding substitute employees (e.g. processing applications, recruitment, orientation, substitute calling system, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to district policies, procedures and relevant laws.
• Conducts new hire employee orientation, training and ongoing training (e.g. policies and procedures, employment benefits, reviewing substitute calling system, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring employees are knowledgeable of current practices and administrative processes as well as completion of forms.
• Works well with others within the organization to gather information and assist assist with hiring needs
• Reports to and assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned by department leads.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL AT 330-761-2949. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE CALL THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE, 1-800-750-0750.

AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND TRANSGENDER IDENTITY), DISABILITY, AGE, RELIGION, MILITARY STATUS, ANCESTRY, OR GENETIC INFORMATION (COLLECTIVELY, "PROTECTED CLASSES").

DIVERSE CANDIDATE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.