Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication. Journalism, public relations, or a related field AND experience in an educational setting.
• Two to three years of experience in an educational setting (administrator, teacher, etc.).
• Outreach experience within a college or educational setting
• The ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with social media and web-based communication platforms.
• Strong computer skills utilizing the following programs: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, social media management tools, Google, and Survey Monkey.
• Must be able to think creatively and innovatively.
• Demonstrated success in designing, composing, editing, and distributing blog articles, press releases, forms, and other communication vehicles.
• Must be able to handle confidential matters, prioritize work assignments, conduct research, and manage projects.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.

Note: This assignment will require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the Center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Job Objectives:

To enhance the Center's recruiting efforts by generating leads, building relationships with colleges and educational agencies, and managing the Center's recruiting efforts.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

"The following duties represent performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance."

• Produce concise, well-written, and visually interesting materials that meet the needs of internal and external audiences.
• Manage the recruitment efforts for the Center
• Develop and execute strategies to improve ESC recognition in the communities in which we serve.
• Create strong networks to funnel in potential candidates
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting colleges, employment agencies, and community resources.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements, contacting candidates, and using newsgroups and job sites.
• Attend various career fairs to bring in new potential employees
• Work with the communications department to build a strong social media recruiting campaign.
• Monitor and provide material for the Center's social media accounts.
• Assist with the creation of content for the Center's website.
• Meet regularly with the management team members to ascertain their needs, offer suggestions, and deliver requested information.
• Make professional, public presentations on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent or their designee.

Performance Evaluations:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment:

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at www.escco.org/careers.

Job ID 23075 - Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

January 2026