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Assistant Director, Department of Talent Acquisition

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Director II CODE: 0319 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Assistant Director, Department of Talent Acquisition GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, assists the director of Talent Acquisition in creating and implementing departmental vision, mission and goals. Reviews and supports the day-to-day operations of the department. The primary responsibility will be oversight of recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, and assignments within the department. Ensures the work of the department is in alignment with the Teacher Workforce Diversity Initiative. Assists the director in providing leadership, supervision, and evaluation for personnel responsible for talent acquisition for MCEA and SEIU positions. Ensures equity and excellence in the hiring of all staff, and promoting fair and equitable human resources practices in the selection, promotion, and assignment processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the recruitment and selection of all employees that impact the overall management of the school system as well as MCEA, MCAAP, and SEIU Local 500 agreements. Knowledge of the MCPS Workforce Diversity Strategic Plan. Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage, and work collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Effectively uses data to monitor progress toward achieving organizational effectiveness and system wide goals. Ability to operate individually, employ solid decision-making skills, as well as develop and maintain highly effective internal and external relationships. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks. Knowledge of the Professional Growth Systems (PGS) established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS) and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS). Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff and implement the appropriate PGS performance standards.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, education, administration, supervision, or personnel administration. Five years or more experience in a supervisory, leadership, or management position in a K through 12 school system, preferably within MCPS. Three years of experience working in a human resources office, performing staff recruitment, selection and assignment. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Federal/State Requirements: OAT1 & OAT2 required or completed within the first year of employment in this position. Eligibility for Maryland certification in administration and supervision (Admin I) preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Lifting of recruitment materials, 15-25 pounds
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work extended hours, including evening/weekend meetings. Limited use of leave especially during the months of March-September due to the recruitment and hiring season calendar.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.). Assists the director in the supervision and evaluation of the staffing teams, position management, and substitute office team. Analyzes human resources metrics to establish systemwide and worksite hiring goals to support the hiring, transfer and placement of qualified and diverse employees. Analyzes hiring projections, MCPS's operating budget, to identify strategies based on data from staff and student statistical profiles, Division of Long Range Planning and ERSC, and hiring statistics to project the number of candidates to recruit, interview, pre-qualify, and hire for the coming school year. Implements effective data monitoring systems throughout the hiring season to ensure the attainment of yearly hiring season goals and assess the yields from recruitment events and advertisements. Utilizes metrics and analytics to assess, report and deliver critical data related to talent acquisition processes to key leaders and stakeholders across the district. Analyzes data directly associated with recruitment, staffing, and certification to inform departmental decision making, guide long-range planning and influence improvement and innovation. Develops, implements, monitors and assesses the components of the Teacher Workforce Diversity Initiative. Establishes relationships with school and office leaders to development awareness of the unique needs and challenges of that office to ensure concierge level customer service. Collaborates with multiple offices and hiring managers to make employee placement decisions for involuntary transferred staff, staff returning from leave, and administrative placements. Partners with and coaches hiring managers around their human capital analysis, including projected retirements, vacancies, shifts in enrollment, negative variances, new programs, long-term substitute teacher assignments, and creation of hiring plans to meet goals. Trains and supports hiring managers in the use of the applicant tracking system tools, strategic candidate screening and effective interviewing. Collaborates with the recruitment team to coordinate and create direct pathways for screening and selection of candidates. Prepares recommendations for resolution of personnel issues, and performs related activities such as presenting at and attending appeals of disciplinary actions. Structures, coordinates and monitors all prescreening processes for MCEA, SEIU and temporary staff that are in alignment with local, state and national laws, policies and procedures. Develops and implements professional development to build the capacity of the staffing teams. Identifies best practices and documents standard operating procedures for the staffing teams, position management and substitute office team. Collaborates with the Department of Compliance and Investigation, Department of Labor Relations and the Office of General Counsel as appropriate. Manages the involuntary placement and return from leave processes for MCEA and SEIU staff. Collaborates with the budget office and the Office of School Support and Well Being on the allocation of staff. Oversees the Department of Talent Acquisition website ensuring it is easily accessible and provides candidates with attractive, realistic, informative, and simplistic information. Collaborates with the Strategic Initiatives, Higher Education Partnerships, and Career Pathways staff to support the development and expansion of the internal pipeline for current employees, teacher interns and students. Works cooperatively with all district leadership to ensure effective processes are being implemented in screening, interviewing, and hiring. Supports the efficient assignment of personnel and manages the employee transfer process. Implements the components of the three negotiated agreements that are in direct alignment with the hiring and transfer process. Represents OHRD on the bargaining team for MCEA and SEIU negotiations. Represents the director of Talent Acquisition when requested to do so. Attends job fairs and trade shows when appropriate. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Class Established: 2/2017
Date(s) Revised: 4/2024; 09/2024
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.