Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary)

Art of Problem Solving; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to own full-cycle recruiting for Part-Time Instructors across regions. This 9-month, full-time role is hybrid with the San Diego office and offers the chance to scale teams as AoPS grows.

The ideal candidate has ed-tech hiring experience, a track record in high-volume recruitment, and proficiency with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse. You’ll partner with managers to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in ed-tech spaces or hiring teachers at scale.
• Proven ability to recruit in high-volume environments.
• Track record of sourcing and closing top candidates.
• Strong experience with recruiting tools and systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse).
• Data-driven mindset with ability to use insights to improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Part-Time Instructors from kickoff to offer acceptance.
• Source and engage top talent through outreach, paid channels, and sourcing methods.
• Extend offers and close top candidates.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with the broader TA team to enhance systems and processes as AoPS grows.
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, compliance updates, and best practices.

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

Job description

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), you’ll help build the teams that drive our mission. You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for Part-Time Instructor roles in all of our regions, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify top talent and deliver a standout candidate experience. This is a 9-month temporary, Full-Time role with potential for extension and/or conversion - an opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact as we scale the teams inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.

The Talent Acquisition Partner will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a variety of high-volume Part-Time Instructors from kickoff to offer acceptance.
• Source and engage top talent through strategic outreach, paid channels, and innovative sourcing methods.
• Extend offers and close top candidates.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the broader TA team to enhance systems, tools, and processes as AoPS continues to grow.
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, compliance updates, and best practices to help AoPS maintain a high bar for hiring excellence.

The ideal candidate has:

• Experience in ed-tech spaces and/or hiring teachers at scale.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting in any environment.
• A track record of sourcing and closing exceptional candidates.
• Strong familiarity with recruiting tools and systems - experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse strongly preferred.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use insights to improve hiring outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - you know how to earn trust and drive alignment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with resilience and focus.
• A collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented approach to talent acquisition.

Why Join AoPS:

• Meaningful impact: Work directly with campus teams and passionate educators while advancing a mission centered on developing the great problem solvers of the next generation.
• An intellectually ambitious culture: Join an organization of builders, educators, and lifelong learners who care deeply about ideas, academic quality, and continual improvement.
• A chance to build: Hire Instructors to help shape the culture, reputation, and future of AoPS Academy campuses.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Quality of Life:PTO Plan and supportive leadership.
• Schedule: Hybrid role based in our San Diego office (3 office days per week).
• Ease of Transition:Relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area.

Location and Compensation

• Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization:

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.