About Us
At Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, we are dedicated to empowering Catholic schools, dioceses, and Catholic school systems across the nation by finding exceptional leaders. To continue our mission, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive Support Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that our search partners and the overall search practice run smoothly and efficiently.
Your Role
As a Support Specialist, you will be the backbone of our search practice, providing essential administrative and operational support to our search partners. Your contributions will help ensure that our recruitment processes are seamless, and that our team can focus on what they do best - finding and placing top leaders in Catholic schools and school systems.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Search Assistant to support our team of 5 lead partners in recruiting leadership positions for Catholic PreK-12 schools. In this role, you will assist with a variety of tasks designed to streamline and enhance the recruitment process. You will work closely with the team to help develop and manage search materials, post job opportunities, and screen potential candidates, ensuring that Catholic schools receive high-quality leadership candidates to support their mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Creation & Design: Assist in pulling text and relevant information from school websites to create compelling landing pages and search prospectuses. Use design software (such as Canva) to design professional and visually appealing search prospectuses, newsletters, and postcards.
• Job Posting: Post open positions on a variety of job boards and recruitment platforms to reach a broad pool of candidates.
• Candidate Screening: Review resumes and applications, screen candidates for qualifications, and coordinate initial outreach and interviews with potential candidates.
• Research: Conduct research to identify and compile prospect lists for leadership roles in Catholic schools.
• Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinate travel arrangements for search partners, tracking candidate progress, sending surveys, and maintaining recruitment records.
• Client Management: Utilize the client management system to track client progress, update information, and ensure smooth communication with schools and candidates.
• Communication Support: Draft and send communication to candidates and school leaders as needed, ensuring professional and timely responses.
What We're Looking For
• Organizational Skills: You are highly organized and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and attention to detail.
• Communication: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can professionally interact with clients, candidates, and colleagues.
• Tech Savvy: You are comfortable with technology and have experience with Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and CRM tools.
• Proactive: You take initiative and are always looking for ways to improve processes and support the team more effectively.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Why Join Us?
• Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of Catholic schools, dioceses, and school systems across the country.
• Collaborative Environment: We offer a supportive, mission-driven work environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.
• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications:
• Experience with design tools such as Canva or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and similar recruiting platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes and job boards is a plus.
• Passion for Catholic education and understanding of the values and mission of Catholic schools is preferred.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about supporting a team that makes a difference in Catholic education and are looking for a role where you can grow and thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief statement about yourself to Caitlin at challe@partnersinmission.com.
