Talent Acquisition Specialist

Breakthrough is the leading college access and success nonprofit in Central Texas. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with thousands of middle and high school students who aspire to be the first in their family to graduate with a degree or certificate. We make a radical, long-term commitment to students, to and through college, unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity. We support the whole student with personalized services, work closely with community partners, campuses, and employers, and advocate for our students with lawmakers. Breakthrough students attend 60+ public schools and persist at nearly 100 colleges and universities. The result is that 60% of Breakthrough students graduate from college, compared to 15% of low-income students in our region. Our work has resulted in more than 550 college graduates, with more than 3,700 on their way, positively impacting families for generations and our region’s ability to provide education opportunities for all young people.

You are a strong candidate for the Talent Acquisition Specialist role if, above all, you are a champion for closing the opportunity gap and increasing social and economic equity and mobility through educational attainment. You enjoy a challenge and love connecting with people. You also have a proven track record for meeting lofty recruitment targets and experience managing the recruitment cycle for high volume requisitions. You will also bring experience or demonstrated capacity in the following: