IDEA Public Schools Careers

Regional Talent Recruiter

Role Mission

The Regional Talent Recruiter works under the direction of the Senior Regional Director of Talent to lead IDEA Greater Cincinnati’s efforts to build a high-performing, stable team across the region.

The recruiter supports the Senior Regional Director of Talent in developing and executing a comprehensive regional talent strategy that builds educator pipelines, strengthens onboarding and retention systems, and ensures every campus is fully staffed with exceptional, mission-aligned professionals from day one.

Why This Role Matters

Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Regional Talent, this role plays a pivotal part in transforming IDEA Greater Cincinnati’s staffing systems from reactive to strategic.
 

By cultivating strong pipelines, leading recruitment excellence, and strengthening onboarding and retention, the Regional Talent Recruiter helps ensure IDEA GC builds the team stability necessary to achieve lasting academic and organizational success.

Location: This is a full-time on-site position based in Cincinnati, OH.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

1. Strategic Talent Planning & Partnerships

• Build and maintain high-impact partnerships with universities, teacher preparation programs, and alternative certification providers to ensure a sustainable educator pipeline.
• Partner with regional and campus leaders to forecast hiring needs, identify hard-to-fill roles, and plan early recruitment cycles.
• Represent IDEA GC at recruitment fairs, university events, and community gatherings as a brand ambassador, promoting our mission and opportunities.
• Provide data and recommendations to the Senior Regional Director of Talent to inform regional hiring strategy and future workforce planning.

2. Recruitment & Selection

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned instructional and non-instructional roles, ensuring every vacancy is filled with high-quality candidates.
• Execute regional recruitment campaigns and job postings that align with IDEA GC’s community-facing brand and messaging.
• Source, screen, and select candidates using a data-driven approach that prioritizes quality, mission alignment, and retention potential.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and regional operations staff to ensure 100% of roles are filled by the first day of school.
• Use data dashboards to track time-to-fill, candidate quality, diversity, and conversion rates, and share insights regularly with the Senior Regional Director of Talent.

3. Onboarding & Retention

• Partner with the Senior Regional Director of Talent and HR team to design and implement onboarding and early support systems that accelerate new hire integration and engagement.
• Conduct structured pulse checks and exit interviews; analyze and communicate trends to identify and address root causes of turnover.
• Collaborate with regional and campus leadership to execute retention action plans, with a focus on high-need roles and campuses.
• Track and report retention trends and culture survey results to inform leadership decision-making.

4. Talent Data, Systems, & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system and produce monthly recruitment and retention dashboards for regional review.
• Analyze trends in hiring, onboarding, and retention to identify opportunities for process improvement and support the Senior Regional Director of Talent in implementing changes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Ohio educator credentialing and background check requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IDEA GC’s regional talent systems, tools, and communication protocols.

Performance Indicators

• 100% of critical roles (teachers, counselors, operations staff) filled by the first day of school.
• 90% new-hire offer acceptance rate.
• Year-one retention rate of 85% or higher for new hires.
• At least two active university or certification partnerships producing a steady pipeline of early career talent.
• Reduction in average time-to-fill for high-need positions.
• Improved teacher and staff retention, as measured by annual organizational health and staff retention data.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or SHRM/PHR certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, education recruitment, or related field.
• Experience working in or with schools or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
• Proven success cultivating external partnerships and leading high-volume, quality-focused recruitment efforts.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of educator licensure and certification processes in Ohio.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across levels of leadership.
• Skilled in using data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• High professional integrity, discretion, and commitment to IDEA’s mission of preparing every student for success in college and life.

Values and Characteristics

We look for teammates who:

• Believe deeply in the IDEA mission that all students can and will go to and through college.
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes and embrace accountability.
• Take initiative, act with urgency, and learn through action.
• Thrive in a high-growth, fast-changing environment.
• Seek and respond openly to feedback.
• Build cross-functional relationships to achieve student outcomes.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Travel Expectations and Working Conditions

• Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with regular on-site work at IDEA campuses and partner organizations.
• Some evenings and weekends required for recruitment and university events.
• Occasional travel within Ohio, the midwest region, and to national IDEA network events.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $50,500 and $59,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values