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Assistant Talent Coordinator About the role: 💻 Job Type: Full-time 📍 Location: Work from home 🖥 Experience Required: Internship experience in Recruitment ⌛ Hiring Timeline: Immediate Role Overview: The Assistant Talent Coordinator – USA provides operational and administrative support throughout the U.S. school placement lifecycle. This role ensures efficient execution of tasks related to job postings, candidate communications, scheduling, and documentation. Working closely with the Talent Coordinator – USA, the assistant plays a key role in enhancing the overall experience for international teaching candidates and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Job Posting & Applicant Management Assist in posting job openings on the Suraasa portal. Monitor applications and confirm email communications (e.g., equalisation emails) are sent. Follow up with candidates to ensure their Suraasa profiles are updated. Candidate Shortlisting Support Help organize and review applicant information for shortlisting. Compile and format candidate profiles for review by the Talent Coordinator and Partnerships Manager – USA. Interview Coordination Coordinate availability between candidates and the Academic Team. Prepare and send interview calendar invites including relevant documents and links. Track interview schedules and send reminders to all parties involved. Candidate Communication & Preparation Draft and send preparation emails with: School/job details Interview expectations Salary and benefit summaries Resource links and instructions for Suraasa portal updates Schedule preparation meetings with the USA Representative (e.g., Bernie/Mindy). Interview & Follow-Up Support Provide logistical and real-time support during interviews. Maintain accurate records of interview outcomes and feedback. Post-Selection Support Assist in updating candidate records upon selection. Support documentation processes for offer discussions and visa initiation. Help coordinate follow-up communication with candidates. About us Suraasa is a teacher mobility and upskilling platform empowering educators to meet the demands of modern classrooms while creating global career opportunities. What problem are we solving? The global education system is at a crossroads: a severe shortage of qualified teachers threatens the future of millions of students. Developed nations like the U.S. and the U.K. face thousands of unfilled teaching positions, while many classrooms globally lack access to skilled educators. This pressing challenge calls for innovative solutions, and Suraasa is at the forefront of the change. How are we solving it? With over half a million educators on its platform, Suraasa offers globally recognized courses accredited by renowned institutions and awarding bodies. These programs focus on core teaching competencies, including pedagogy, classroom management, and the use of digital tools. They also equip educators to teach inclusively and to adapt to diverse cultural contexts. This holistic preparation ensures teachers can excel in any educational setting. Suraasa partners with top schools globally to help them hire ready and qualified teachers from talent-rich regions like India, South Africa, and the Philippines. This approach bridges the gap between teacher supply and demand while enabling teachers to build thriving international careers. What makes Suraasa a great place to work? 💙 A vision that feels personal Suraasaʼs mission goes beyond placements—it seeks to elevate teaching into a respected and aspirational profession. By providing educators with tools to succeed and opportunities to grow, Suraasa is not just addressing a crisis but shaping the future of education. Every connection made, every skill taught, and every career advanced brings us closer to a world where every child has access to a qualified teacher. 🔒 A financially secure startup with a great runway We recently raised $6M in funding from the worldʼs top education investors. We donʼt believe in unnecessary cash burn. We focus a lot on maintaining operational profitability and net positive cash flows. We want to build a sustainable, highly scalable business. 📈 Lots and lots of professional growth Every team memberʼs growth and development is kept at the forefront. We have a young and highly motivated team that has the liberty to execute their ideas, learn new things, and grow in every way. Show more Show less