%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ESummit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe Area Lead, Talent Acquisition is a high-impact recruiting leader responsible for driving hiring strategy, team execution, and recruiting results across an assigned area. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where success depends on strong judgment, urgency, operational discipline, and the ability to quickly align recruiting effort to business need. The Area Lead is accountable for determining where team focus should be directed to generate the greatest impact on interviews, offers, and hires, while ensuring recruiting activity remains aligned to business priorities, pipeline health, and site-level hiring demand.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis role requires a strategic, analytical, and forward-thinking leader who can direct team performance, quickly identify risk, and step in hands-on when needed. The Area Lead partners closely with field leadership, TA leadership, and operations partners to remove barriers, drive accountability, and maintain momentum across the area. This leader is expected to embrace technology, strengthen process discipline, and lead with a practical, do-what-it-takes mindset to deliver results in critical hiring moments.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ELead recruiting strategy, activity, and performance across an assigned area, ensuring team effort is aligned to business priorities, hiring demand, and site-level need.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESet clear direction for where recruiters should focus based on what will drive the most meaningful near-term movement in interviews, offers, and hires.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EReview and interpret daily performance data, including offer production, weekly pacing, interview activity, recruiter capacity, lead flow, applicant flow, and no-show patterns, to guide team priorities and decision-making.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EContinuously assess pipeline health, hiring risk, and activity levels to identify where momentum is building, where it is slowing, and where immediate intervention is needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ETranslate performance insights into clear, practical actions that improve candidate movement, increase output, and protect hiring results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ELead a recruiting team in a high-volume, fast-moving environment with strong emphasis on speed, responsiveness, urgency, and execution quality.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EEstablish and reinforce clear expectations around follow-up, activity levels, recruiter pace, and accountability for results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMaintain visibility into team performance and address delays, inconsistency, inactivity, or execution gaps quickly and directly.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EFoster a culture of ownership, adaptability, urgency, and results-driven execution across the team.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EStep in directly to support recruiting activity when business need, team capacity, or site-level risk requires hands-on involvement.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPersonally contribute through screening, scheduling, sourcing, networking, partnership support, and other direct recruiting efforts as needed to protect momentum and results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDrive consistent, effective use of recruiting technology, including applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, scheduling tools, and automation workflows, to improve speed, visibility, consistency, and candidate movement.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EIdentify and address breakdowns in workflow discipline, execution consistency, process adherence, or technology adoption.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ECoach and develop team members by providing clear direction on where to focus, why it matters, and how to improve outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAlign recruiters to area priorities and hold the team accountable for meaningful execution tied to actual hiring need, not routine activity.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAddress performance gaps directly and support continuous improvement across the team.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPartner closely with field leadership, operations partners, TA leadership, and support teams to remove obstacles, escalate risks early, and accelerate hiring progress across the area.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ECommunicate hiring risk clearly and drive action to protect staffing outcomes and recruiting performance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EPerform other related duties as necessary and assigned to support business and operational needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E1 year of experience leading team performance and hiring execution.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to drive recruiting strategy, team focus, and hiring outcomes in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and urgent staffing needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EStrong analytical capability with the ability to interpret performance data, identify risk, and turn insights into action quickly.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExperience managing recruiter performance, pipeline health, candidate movement, and hiring execution across multiple priorities or business segments.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EStrong understanding of funnel health, offer generation, interview activity, and recruiting process effectiveness.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProven ability to lead through urgency, accountability, adaptability, and operational discipline.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExperience partnering with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to remove barriers and drive timely decisions and action.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProficiency with applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, scheduling tools, and recruiting technologies, with strong discipline around data accuracy and workflow consistency.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EStrong communication, prioritization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EComfortable operating in a performance-driven environment with evolving priorities, high visibility, and accountability for results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk192059481%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#333333;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESummit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:106%;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWe offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAt Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESummit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk192059481;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E