Education Talent Acquisition Specialist - Travel

Gecs Inc; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan School for the Deaf in Michigan invites applications for a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on sourcing, attracting, and recruiting qualified candidates across the state, traveling in and out of state to build strong talent pipelines and support staffing needs.

Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, screening resumes, managing applicant tracking, and tracking hiring metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, education, or school-based operations preferred.
• Knowledge of employment practices and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities at once.
• Knowledge of recruitment systems and applicant tracking data.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• ASL skills required.
• Experience with editing and video software.
• Travel by multiple modalities (planes, trains, automobiles).

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Liaison to identify staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Develop recruitment strategies tailored to specific roles and departments.
• Source candidates through job boards, networks, social media, referrals, career fairs, and other channels.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial assessments, and forward to HR Liaison.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Manage applicant tracking and maintain accurate candidate records.
• Track hiring metrics to improve processes and timelines.
• Support MSD branding to attract high-quality candidates.
• Build relationships with colleges and external partners to support talent pipelines.
• Serve as a social media content developer for the school, including Flint and the Michigan community.
• Produce captions and add accessibility information in ASL videos.
• Provide campus and dormitory tours as assigned.
• Organize and coordinate events for recruiting and staff engagement.
• Support relocation of new staff with resources and transition assistance.

Skills

ASL

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Job description

Michigan School for the Deaf in Michigan invites applications for a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on sourcing, attracting, and recruiting qualified candidates across the state, traveling in and out of state to build strong talent pipelines and support staffing needs.

Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, screening resumes, managing applicant tracking, and tracking hiring metrics.