Talent Associate

Foundation Academies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay increases annually

403(b) retirement with 25% matching

Financial wellness advising

Job summary

Foundation Academies in Trenton, New Jersey seeks a Talent Associate to help attract, engage, and hire mission-aligned talent across instructional and non-instructional roles. You will review resumes, identify qualified candidates, and coordinate initial screenings to build strong candidate pipelines and smooth recruitment processes.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience with recruitment tools like Greenhouse.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment for instructional and non-instructional positions by reviewing resumes, identifying qualified candidates, and coordinating initial screenings.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, professional networks, university partnerships, and other recruitment platforms.
• Coordinate interviews, manage recruitment calendars, and ensure timely candidate communication and follow-up.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Greenhouse

Indeed

LinkedIn

Job description

The Talent Associate plays an important role in helping Foundation Academies attract, engage, and hire mission-aligned talent. This position supports recruitment for instructional and non-instructional roles through candidate sourcing, initial screenings, interview coordination, and recruitment operations. Working closely with Senior Talent Recruiters and hiring managers, the Talent Associate helps build strong candidate pipelines, maintain efficient hiring processes, and create a positive candidate experience. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who takes initiative, manages competing priorities, and is passionate about connecting talented individuals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in education.

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short- or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 20 paid vacation days with (5) roll-over days
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• Support recruitment for instructional and non-instructional positions by reviewing resumes, identifying qualified candidates, and coordinating initial screenings.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, professional networks, university partnerships, and other recruitment platforms.
• Coordinate interviews, manage recruitment calendars, and ensure timely candidate communication and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, job postings, and recruitment pipelines in Greenhouse, Foundation Academies’ applicant tracking system.
• Partner with Senior Talent Recruiters and hiring managers to support hiring priorities and keep candidates moving through the recruitment process.
• Support recruitment for specialized roles, including Special Education, Multilingual Learners, and student support services.
• Contribute to employer branding, community outreach, and university recruitment initiatives to strengthen Foundation Academies’ visibility and candidate pipelines.
• Track recruitment activity and key pipeline metrics to support reporting, monitor progress toward hiring goals, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Take initiative in identifying solutions, managing competing priorities, and improving recruitment processes while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

What do we require from you?

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using digital tools, spreadsheets, and applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment data and candidate records.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in recruitment practices.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency in completing responsibilities.

What makes you a strong candidate?

• At least one year of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR, preferably in a K–12, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
• Direct sourcing experience and familiarity with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system.
• Experience in a school-based or education-related setting.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and use outreach strategies to attract candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Educators interested in transitioning from the classroom to a central office role are encouraged to apply and bring their instructional experience to a broader organizational setting.

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K–12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learning, and individuals who believe every child deserves an excellent education. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFoundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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