Recruiter

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Recruiter to connect jobseekers with immediate employment in entry-level roles across the Gulf Coast region, including Rosenberg, Bay City, and Wharton.

The role supports work readiness within the Workforce Solutions system and promotes equitable access to employment. The Recruiter will conduct hiring events, provide wraparound service information, and guide applicants through applications and interviews, ensuring alignment with employer needs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• At least 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting, case management, account management, or related capacity.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts.
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations.
• Promote wraparound services (childcare, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes.
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments.
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams.
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded.
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment.
• Contact potential job candidates with job details and assess fit for the role and company.
• Use communication skills to identify candidates showing traits like punctuality and reliability.
• Follow up with employers after referring qualified candidates and gather feedback.
• Utilize alternate resources to identify potential candidate pools.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description: Title: Recruiter Salary: $55,000 plus benefits Classification: Non-Exempt

*This position will cover Rosenberg, Bay City, and Wharton (home office will be Wharton)

Scope of Position: The Recruiter will connect jobseekers with immediate employment opportunities in essential, entry-level occupations across the Gulf Coast region. The Recruiter works within the Workforce Solutions system to streamline job matching, promote work readiness, and improve labor force participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• Promote wraparound services (e.g., childcare, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment
• Contact potential job candidates with details about the job opening and ask a variety of targeted questions to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role and company
• Use communication skills to identify candidates that demonstrate traits such as punctuality, reliability, dedication, collaboration, and a willingness to acquire new skills and perform non-standard duties as needed
• After referring enough qualified candidates, the recruiter will follow up with the employer to update him/her on the actions taken, respond to any additional requests and will ask for feedback
• Utilize alternate resources to identify potential pools of qualified candidates
• Use WorkInTexas to document initial and ongoing employer contacts as well as presentations of candidates to the employer and any feedback obtained throughout and after the process
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• At least 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting, case management, account management, or a related business relationship management capacity
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Job Ad Recruiter Gulf Coast Region

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Recruiter position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As a Recruiter, you are responsible for connecting jobseekers with immediate employment opportunities in essential, entry-level occupations across the Gulf Coast region. The Recruiter works within the Workforce Solutions system to streamline job matching, promote work readiness, and improve labor force participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment
• Assist customers in wraparound services, navigating applications, and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document all employer contacts, job matches, and placements ensuring performance measures are met or exceeded

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• At least 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting, case management, account management, or a related business relationship management capacity
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

About EDSI

EDS I is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified. Bring your expertise to EDSI where you can live our values of Show Up, Smile, and Support every day!

EDS I is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDS I (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDS I works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDS I is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDS I has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDS I also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.