KIPP NYC Managing Director, Talent

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Position Overview

The Managing Director of Talent will work closely with the Chief People Officer to lead talent strategy, professional development, and operations for regional team and school based hiring. This includes oversight  of our Recruitment team, Associate Teacher program, and regional team professional development activities. This individual will play a critical role in helping us navigate the talent landscape and act as a thought partner regarding holistic talent acquisition strategy and retention efforts.  

The ideal candidate is a practical and visionary leader that will help lead KIPP NYC in developing best in class talent strategy. This person has strong experience building and maintaining relationships across teams as well as robust operational and systems leadership. 

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

Key areas include: 

• Recruitment strategy: Enhance existing recruitment approach for regional and school based hiring with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability
• Strategic planning:  Lead a comprehensive approach that connects recruitment and retention efforts
• Data:  Use data to impact decision making, and the ability to drive reporting.  
• Team management: Manage a team, including Director level employees responsible for regional team and school based hiring, including improving team performance and leading  team professional development efforts. 
• Cross functional work: Partner with the Employee Experience team to lead talent reviews and organizational planning. 
• Learning and Development:  Lead team to facilitate regional professional development activities.  Ensure regular training on talent practices to ensure compliance and process buy-in.  Focus on DEI, ensure equitable processes that focus on the quality and diversity of candidate pools through as well as strategic outreach initiatives. 
• Operations: Work with the regional Operations team regarding vendor management for substitute teaching staff.

You may be an ideal candidate for this role if: 

You are a systems and relationship builder.  You have the ability to problem solve and execute in a fast paced environment. The landscape for hiring talent in the education space is changing, and you like a challenge.  You can lead and inspire a team of professionals.  You can build consensus and facilitate change.  You are detail oriented and can prioritize given multiple demands.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or master’s degree) in a HR or Talent related field highly preferred
• 15+ years of professional experience in building talent acquisition strategy, with 5+ years of successful team management, including motivating and developing high performing team members  to deliver results. 
• Demonstrated execution of talent and recruitment strategy, particularly through the use of technology (ATS, HRIS, CRM).  
• Ability to clearly define strategic issues and make decisions in a timely fashion, even in  the face of ambiguity. Able to navigate through organizational change 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, excellent writing and presentation skills.  
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build consensus, facilitate  collaboration, problem-solving, and manage conflict among varied stakeholders in matrixed  environments.  
• Demonstrated record of a commitment to equitable hiring practices and leveraging knowledge, skills, and mindsets of DEI to drive organizational results. 
• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP NYC mission for high quality public education

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $152,440 - $189,000. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. 

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.