Talent Acquisition Associate (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. 

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

The successful Talent Acquisition Associate is passionate about working with school leaders, network leaders, and staff across Alpha Public Schools. In this role, you will play a key part in attracting and recruiting top talent who will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional education. You will work closely with Alpha leaders to understand staffing needs, implement effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process. The successful Talent Acquisition Associate is relationship-oriented, adept at managing multiple tasks with high attention to detail, and believes deeply in the mission of Alpha Public Schools. This role is based out of our San Jose, CA office on a hybrid schedule.

• Promote Alpha’s staff culture, mindsets, and values internally and externally as an enthusiastic ambassador of the organization through efforts such as active involvement in LinkedIn and building partnerships
• Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing, application screening, interviewing, coordinating final interview schedules) for the roles 
• Use Alpha’s applicant tracking system (ATS) with fidelity to ensure all information is updated and current, providing user support as needed
• Ensure Alpha’s job opportunities are posted on Alpha’s website all priority job boards
• Select and attend recruitment events such as career fairs and networking events, and proactively seek out other network-building opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent team

• 2+ years of experience in the education sector (preferably in a K-12 school setting)
• 2+ years of professional experience, with progressive levels of growth
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) 
• 1+ years of experience in recruitment (preferred)

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org