Are you inspired by the opportunity to improve the quality of educational experiences available to children and young people in cities across the country? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited to lead and scale a growing executive search practice, this position may be a great opportunity for you.
About Us
Stronger Consulting Inc. is a mission-driven consulting firm committed to helping school systems and non-profit leaders design, staff, and manage exceptional programs for children and youth. We are a Latinx-owned company that specializes in building diverse talent pipelines and equitable and innovative solutions for our clients. Our team understands the value-add our work has in supporting the growth and impact of organizations across the country working to ensure equitable and excellent educational opportunities for traditionally underserved children and families. Stronger Consulting has partnered with over 50 national school systems and nonprofits to design and achieve remarkable educational experiences and outcomes for young people.
Core Values
We lead with our core values of Optimism for bringing about a more positive reality for children today and in the future; Progressive Empathy: We treat everyone as equal, and lead from a place of kindness rather than superiority; Compassionate Communication: We’re respectful, non-judgmental, and always communicate openly and honestly; Innovative Growth: We value progress over perfection and lean into growth, continuously improving ourselves as we search for new opportunities, expanded revenue, and impact; Educated Transparency: We’re data-driven truth-tellers, communicating transparently while remaining positive and optimistic; Empathetic Awareness: We’re people who walk with people, and we carry a high sense of emotional intelligence into everything we do.
Role Overview
The Director of Recruiting will be a pivotal figure in leading our search and selection activities. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, from talent acquisition and client relationship management to operations and project management. The Director will also be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of systems and processes, emphasizing attention to detail and a proactive solutions approach.
Primary Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition (40%):
- Lead the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to placement, for roles ranging from manager to chief-level, CEO, and executive director-level positions.
- Ensure the successful placement of diverse candidates using our recruitment and selection process which leverages candidates from our internal network and through internet tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Design and implement search protocols, role competency matrices, and interview strategies.
Client Relationships and Management (40%):
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
- Develop and execute client retention practices and strategies (e.g., high-quality client experience, regular evaluation of client satisfaction, quarterly client and candidate check-ins, upselling/cross-selling of other services and solutions).
- Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, concerns, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective communication.
- Conduct regular project check-ins and updates with clients to keep them informed about project progress and any changes.
- Enlist the support of the team members, consultants, and the CEO to support client success.
Division Leadership (10%):
- Oversee a team of contractors, ensuring optimal staffing and performance.
- Provide training and guidance on client interactions, offering expert advice on search strategies.
- Foster a collaborative environment, promoting open communication and feedback.
- Implement regular check-ins to ensure contractor alignment with search project strategies and standards.
Operations (10%):
- Implement systems that tie all processes together, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
- Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and a willingness to dive deep into operational challenges.
- Provide timely reporting and reflect with the CEO on profitability of each search.
Requirements
- 4-8 years of experience in sourcing, recruiting, and talent acquisition in a high-performing environment with a high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience leading client meetings, effectively communicating key points and fostering collaborative discussions to drive project success.
- At least two (2) years of experience managing a team of external contractors.
- Extraordinary project management skills, with the ability to confidently and adeptly handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment and hiring practices.
- Familiarity with the public school, charter school, and non-profit education sector or willingness to learn.
- Ability to identify success metrics and create systems for monitoring and reporting.
- Preference for candidates in the central and mountain time zones.
Benefits
Salary Range – $85,000 – $105,000
Fully remote position with occasional travel for client meetings and team retreats. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401k, and vacation benefits.
Stronger Consulting Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We value diversity and encourage BIPOC individuals to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resumes detailing their relevant experience.