Account Manager - Education Staffing

Care Options for Kids; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Growth potential

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking an Account Manager to lead a full-service desk in education staffing. You will recruit, screen, hire, onboard, and place education professionals while managing partnerships with school districts and educational funders.

You'll build strong client relationships, drive contract negotiations, and identify opportunities for account growth. The role requires 3+ years in recruiting or staffing and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of recruiting or staffing experience, preferably in education or professional services.
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting and account management.
• Strong understanding of educational roles, requirements, and sector dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM systems, and standard recruiting tools.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Full Desk Operations — Recruit, source, screen, and place education professionals, overseeing the complete lifecycle from candidate attraction to placement.
• Recruiting & Sourcing — Identify, attract, and engage qualified education professionals through multiple channels including job boards, social media, networking events, and referral programs.
• Candidate Management — Screen, interview, and assess candidates for various educational positions including teachers, administrators, support staff, and specialized roles.
• Hiring & Onboarding — Facilitate the complete hiring process from offer negotiation through comprehensive onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
• Placement & Staffing — Match qualified candidates with appropriate positions across partner school districts and educational organizations.
• Client Relationship Management — Build and maintain strong relationships with school district and funder clients to ensure satisfaction and ongoing engagement.
• Partnership Development — Collaborate with the sales team to strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Contract Management — Support contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in partnership with sales leadership.
• Account Growth — Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and support new business development initiatives.
• Client Communication — Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day account management and client needs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Account management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric nursing, therapy, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into children’s lives by bringing individualized care to children where they live, work, and play. Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens, enabling optimal work-life balance.

Account Manager - Education Staffing

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join our education staffing team and operate a full-service desk encompassing the complete talent lifecycle. This role combines recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and placement responsibilities while maintaining strategic partnerships with school districts and educational funders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Desk Operations — Recruit, source, screen, and place education professionals, overseeing the complete lifecycle from candidate attraction to placement.
• Recruiting & Sourcing — Identify, attract, and engage qualified education professionals through multiple channels including job boards, social media, networking events, and referral programs.
• Candidate Management — Screen, interview, and assess candidates for various educational positions including teachers, administrators, support staff, and specialized roles.
• Hiring & Onboarding — Facilitate the complete hiring process from offer negotiation through comprehensive onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
• Placement & Staffing — Match qualified candidates with appropriate positions across partner school districts and educational organizations.

• Client Relationship Management — Build and maintain strong relationships with school district and funder clients to ensure satisfaction and ongoing engagement.
• Partnership Development — Collaborate with the sales team to strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Contract Management — Support contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in partnership with sales leadership.
• Account Growth — Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and support new business development initiatives.
• Client Communication — Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day account management and client needs.

• Strategic Operations — Drive operational excellence in recruitment and staffing processes.
• Market Intelligence — Stay current on education sector trends, compensation benchmarks, and regulatory changes affecting staffing.
• Process Improvement — Continuously refine recruiting and placement processes to improve efficiency and candidate/client experience.
• Data Management — Maintain accurate records in ATS and CRM systems, providing regular reporting on key metrics.
• Compliance — Ensure all hiring practices meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as client-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of recruiting or staffing experience, preferably in education or professional services.
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting and account management.
• Strong understanding of educational roles, requirements, and sector dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM systems, and standard recruiting tools.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education staffing or working within educational institutions.
• Knowledge of teacher certification requirements and educational credentialing processes.
• Established network within education sector.
• Experience with contract staffing and temporary placement.
• Familiarity with education funding mechanisms and grant processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• Collaborative team environment with growth potential.
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact in the education sector.

Success Metrics

• Candidate placement numbers and quality ratings.
• Client satisfaction scores and retention rates.
• Time-to-fill metrics and process efficiency.
• Revenue generation and account growth.
• Candidate and client relationship development.

Annual Salary Range

• Full-Time, $55,000.00 to $60,000.00/year

*Compensation dependent on experience.

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

EEO Statement Care Options For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Care Options For Kids is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Care Options For Kids hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. Care Options For Kids believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

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