Manager, Talent Acquisition

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off including vacation and sick days

5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement options through PERA

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Denver is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to enhance hiring processes across multiple schools. This full-time role emphasizes equity-centered recruitment practices and requires a Bachelor's Degree along with at least 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving public education access for marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or school-based roles.
• Experience managing high-volume, critical hiring pipelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the process from pipeline generation through interviews.
• Coach school leaders on equitable selection practices.
• Deliver real-time feedback during hiring stages.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Coaching and Facilitation Skills

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JazzHR

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition (Selection & Screening) to lead full-cycle hiring for mission-critical roles across our 12 schools. You’ll ensure every scholar is taught by highly effective, equity-centered educators by refining our recruitment systems, driving inclusive practices, and cultivating responsive candidate experiences.

Location: Denver metro area, hybrid flexibility available

Start Date: As soon as available (SY 2025–2026)

Reports To: Director of Talent Acquisition

What you’ll achieve

• 90% of mid-year open roles filled within 4 weeks
• 100% of SY27 vacancies reported in February will be filled by summer PD
• 90% of hiring managers are satisfied with recruitment support
• Consistently responsive, high-touch candidate experience across all stages

Key Responsibilities

• Own the process from pipeline generation through final interview coordination
• Conduct resume reviews, candidate screens, and hiring debriefs with urgency and care
• Use JazzHR to track and manage candidate flow

Hiring Manager Support

• Coach school and team leaders on equitable selection practices
• Deliver real-time, constructive feedback during hiring stages
• Lead weekly campus hiring meetings

Candidate Experience

• Respond to all applicants within 24–72 hours
• Personalize communication and maintain a strong employer brand voice
• Coordinate next steps with clarity, warmth, and precision

Continuous Improvement

• Log all interactions and insights in JazzHR to streamline processing
• Analyze recruitment trends and recommend system improvements
• Partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition on strategic hiring initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ Years of Experience in Talent Acquisition or School-Based Roles – with a proven track record of leading full-cycle hiring and collaborating closely with hiring managers
• Experience Managing High-Volume, Mission-Critical Hiring Pipelines – including resume screening, candidate communications, and interview coordination
• Strong Coaching and Facilitation Skills – with the ability to support hiring managers in equitable selection, interviewing, and decision-making
• Demonstrated Commitment to Equitable and Inclusive Hiring Practices – including strategies to mitigate bias, prioritize lived experience, and ensure a high-touch candidate journey

Preferred

• Experience in K–12 Education or Nonprofit Recruitment – especially in roles that require deep collaboration with school-based or community teams
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – such as JazzHR or similar tools to track, analyze, and optimize hiring workflows
• Strong Communication and Project Management Skills – including the ability to manage competing timelines, lead cross-functional hiring conversations, and personalize outreach
• Familiarity with Competency-Based Interviewing and Data-Informed Hiring Decisions – with a lens toward equity, impact, and candidate quality

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $65,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.

Our Benefits

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees\' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

About Rocky Mountain Prep

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, please email our Director of Talent Acquisition, Sean Spencer at [e-mail].