Manager, Talent Recruitment – Brooklyn Selection

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

At Uncommon Schools, great teachers and school leaders change the trajectory of students' lives. The Manager, Talent Recruitment – Brooklyn Selection plays a critical role in ensuring our Brooklyn schools are staffed with the exceptional educators and staff members who make that impact possible. This role leads recruitment efforts across the Brooklyn region, partnering with school and regional leaders to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent while developing a team of Talent Recruiters. The ideal candidate is energized by building strong partnerships, improving hiring systems, and helping schools meet their staffing goals in service of Uncommon's mission of preparing every student for college and beyond.

Responsibilities

Regional Selection Strategy & Execution

• Lead selection strategy and hiring execution across Brooklyn, ensuring schools are staffed effectively across instructional, operations, and specialized support roles.
• Partner with school and regional leaders to understand hiring needs, staffing risks, and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and adjust recruitment strategies based on hiring progress, candidate pipelines, and regional staffing goals.
• Support complex and high-priority searches as needed to ensure strong hiring outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop a team of Talent Recruiters through coaching, feedback, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Build recruiter effectiveness and accountability through clear expectations, ongoing support, and development opportunities.

Stakeholder Partnership & Candidate Experience

• Serve as a strategic partner to Principals, Directors of Operations, Regional Superintendents, and other regional leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Advise stakeholders on candidate quality, hiring timelines, staffing risks, and selection decisions.
• Partner with school leaders to strengthen interview processes and ensure efficient, equitable hiring practices.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex candidate and hiring situations.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing and outreach partners to align recruitment strategies and execution.

Recruitment Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor hiring progress and recruitment data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead improvements to regional recruitment systems, processes, and workflows to increase efficiency and strengthen hiring outcomes.
• Facilitate regional recruitment meetings focused on strategy, accountability, and shared learning.
• Contribute to Recruitment Leadership Team initiatives, cross-functional projects, and organizational priorities.
• Provide hiring coverage and operational support during vacancies, leaves, or periods of peak hiring demand.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, human resources, people operations, school leadership, operations leadership, or a related field.
• Experience managing hiring processes and partnering with multiple stakeholders to achieve hiring goals.
• Experience coaching, developing, or leading others through direct management, project leadership, or informal leadership responsibilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience using data to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, solve problems, and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.
• Experience supporting instructional, operations, or school-based hiring.
• Experience working in education, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to participate in moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, setting up materials or equipment, and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply—we're excited to learn what you bring.

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. 

Compensation:  The full compensation range for this role is $107,100–$126,000. Typically, new hires who fully meet the qualifications and experience expectations for the role will start at or near $110,300. Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications. Offers near the top end of the range are reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the qualifications, bringing extensive experience and specialized expertise beyond what is listed. Compensation determinations consider relevant experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Additionally, because we value internal growth and tenure, current staff members are not subject to salary caps within this range.

Work Environment: Uncommon is an in-person organization, with a commitment of at least three days each week at our Central Office in downtown Manhattan (100 Church Street), with frequent travel to our Brooklyn schools. This role requires regular travel throughout the Brooklyn region to support hiring and recruitment activities, including school visits, interviews, hiring events, and meetings with school and regional leaders. Occasional travel to other Uncommon Schools locations or events may also be required. While the role is generally conducted during standard business hours, this salaried leadership position requires flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or other non-standard hours to support hiring timelines, candidate needs, and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE. 

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].