Manager, Talent Acquisition

Work Location

This is a primarily in-person role based in the Denver metro area. The Manager of Talent Acquisition is expected to work on-site at RMP’s Central Office or at one of our school campuses at least four days per week. This position may have limited hybrid flexibility but is not eligible for fully remote work.

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

About the Role

The Manager of Talent Acquisition (Selection & Screening) leads full-cycle hiring for mission-critical roles across Rocky Mountain Prep’s 12 schools, ensuring every campus is staffed with talented, mission-aligned educators and leaders. This role manages candidates from initial application through final interview, creating a responsive, equitable, and high-quality experience at every stage. The Manager combines strong judgment, relationship-building, and operational execution to identify exceptional talent and move candidates efficiently through the hiring process. Working closely with hiring managers and the Talent team, this role strengthens selection practices, maintains accurate recruitment systems, and drives toward ambitious staffing goals throughout the school year.

Managers of Talent Acquisition at Rocky Mountain Prep will...

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, managing talent pipelines, resume review, candidate screening, phone interviews, and final interview coordination to identify strong, mission-aligned candidates.
• Evaluate candidates with consistency and strong judgment, assessing experience, skills, mission alignment, and potential while maintaining equitable and inclusive selection practices throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver a responsive, high-quality candidate experience, communicating clearly and consistently with applicants and ensuring candidates receive timely updates throughout each stage of the process.
• Drive candidates efficiently through the hiring process, responding to applications within 24–72 hours and maintaining the urgency necessary to move strong candidates forward.
• Own accurate candidate tracking and recruitment systems, maintaining up-to-date applicant records and interactions in Paycom to strengthen visibility, processing time, and team efficiency.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and school leaders, providing timely updates, coordinating next steps, gathering feedback, and ensuring selection processes meet the talent needs of each school.
• Drive toward RMP’s staffing goals, maintaining urgency throughout the hiring process, proactively addressing vacancies, and working toward 100% staffing by the first day of summer professional development.
• Provide exceptional service to candidates and internal stakeholders, responding to candidate and team inquiries within 24–48 hours and contributing to a goal of 90% hiring manager satisfaction.
• Serve as a culture carrier and relationship builder for RMP, developing authentic connections with staff, school leaders, families, and scholars while representing RMP’s mission, values, and commitment to educational equity throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a school-based setting. This may include two years of direct recruiting, candidate processing, and hiring experience, or a combination of recruiting and school-based experience.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment, sales, outreach, or another relationship-driven environment.
• Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to equity and the ability to apply equitable and inclusive practices throughout candidate selection and hiring.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple hiring processes, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality service.
• Ability to use data, systems, and candidate information to make sound decisions and drive hiring processes forward.

Preferred

• Knowledge of K–12 school systems and education talent acquisition.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), such as Paycom.
• Experience working in education, a charter school network, or a nonprofit organization.

Other Requirements

• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
• We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

 

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 to $95,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here.

 

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a movement grounded in love, excellence, and equity. We believe that every child deserves access to a world-class education and that every adult deserves the coaching, care, and opportunity to grow while delivering it. High expectations and deep belonging define our culture: we celebrate diversity as a source of strength and push one another to create classrooms and teams where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a joyful, mission-driven community that balances data with heart, rigor with grace, and ambition with humility. At RMP, we cultivate the curiosity, confidence, and character that fuel lifelong learning and meaningful leadership.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

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