This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This position functions as a player-coach, providing operational leadership to the recruiting team while actively managing requisitions and contributing directly to hiring outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Manager reports to a Director and supports the operational execution of the organization’s recruiting function. - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Talent Acquisition Office (TAO) - Manage a team of recruiters responsible for supporting the organization’s hiring needs - Serve as the primary point of coordination between hiring managers and the recruiting team - Ensure requisitions are prioritized appropriately and hiring processes are executed efficiently and compliantly Responsibilities - Partner with hiring managers to initiate, approve, and prioritize requisitions - Review requisitions to ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable employment laws and company policies - Develop and maintain screening questions for requisitions that effectively evaluate candidates - Supervise and coach Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance on recruiting strategy, sourcing approaches, and candidate management - Manage and prioritize active requisitions and direct the recruiting team’s daily workload - Train new recruiters in recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and company-specific practices - Approve team timecards and PTO requests and support day-to-day personnel management - Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers regarding recruiting activity, referrals, and candidate pipeline status - Maintain an active requisition load and participate directly in sourcing, screening, and submitting candidates - Monitor and maintain quality and accuracy of data, notes, and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Track recruiting performance metrics including submittal volume, conversion ratios, and overall candidate quality - Prepare quarterly reports on hiring activity, including number of candidate starts - Monitor sourcing effectiveness and ensure recruiting resources are being used efficiently - Monitor recruiting advertising and sourcing spend to ensure it remains within approved budget - Provide input on compensation benchmarking and salary survey data - Evaluate recruiting processes and workflows and provide recommendations for operational improvements Qualifications - 5 years of experience supporting recruiting in a government contracting environment - Demonstrated experience managing multiple recruiting priorities - Experience working within the iCIMS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Education - A completed bachelor's degree is required Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage - Matching 401(k) Plan - Continuing Education Assistance - Paid Time Off EEO Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology College Board - Finance Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team The Strategic Sourcing team is a dynamic, collaborative group that partners with leaders across the organization to drive decisions that maximize value and impact. We combine market insight, strong supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing practices to ensure every dollar we spend advances the College Board’s mission. Our work strengthens operations, promotes sustainability, and ensures that the organization’s resources are used thoughtfully and effectively in service of students everywhere. The Strategic Sourcing team at College Board is embarking on an exciting transformation, shifting from transactional procurement to a model centered on strategic engagement. This role will join a team of sourcing leaders dedicated to delivering meaningful, measurable value to the organization, directly supporting our mission and the students we serve. About the Opportunity The Manager of Strategic Sourcing - Technology will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of spend. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations. You will work within the Technology Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Technology related products and services (e.g. SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, or hardware). This role supports enterprise-wide Technology initiatives and ensures that the College Board obtains the best value while mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with security standards. You will also partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders within Technology including IT Security as well as partners in Governance Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster supplier and stakeholder partnerships that drive measurable value to College Board. In this role, you will: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (70%) - Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives. - Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers and technologies across areas such as Software, Cloud and Hosting, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech and other Technology related services. - Understand the current supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate demand and drive cost savings while maintaining service quality. - Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends Supplier & Contract Management (15%) - Lead supplier selection, performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders. - Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes. - Partner with Legal, GRC and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts. - Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes. Data & Process Excellence (10%) - Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency. - Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics. - Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration (5%) - Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that anticipate needs, align with enterprise objectives, and deliver strategic value. - Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters, delivering market insights, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract and policy compliance. About You To qualify for this role you must have: - Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. - 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 3 years focused on Technology category (e.g. SaaS, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Hardware) sourcing. - Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts. - Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools. - CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred. - Strong knowledge of technology sourcing categories (e.g. SaaS, Cybersecurity products, Enterprise Software, Hardware), including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape. - Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations. - Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams. - High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization. - Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments. All roles at College Board require: - A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work - Authorization to work in the United States for any employer - Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively - Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal - A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input - A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking - A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success About Our Process - Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. - While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks. What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation - The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$130,000. - Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. - We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. - We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

• Assist in identifying and sourcing candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and internal databases. • Post job advertisements on career sites and social media platforms. • Reach out to passive candidates and conduct initial outreach for available roles. • Review incoming applications and resumes to assess qualifications against job descriptions. • Shortlist candidates based on relevant skills and experience. • Coordinate with candidates and hiring managers to schedule interviews. • Send interview invitations and provide candidates with necessary information regarding interview format and preparation. • Act as the point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback. • Assist in preparing for interviews by ensuring interview materials and candidate profiles are organized. • Maintain and update candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). • Support the onboarding process by preparing materials, assisting with documentation, and coordinating with new hires. • Conduct research to identify industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices. • Track key recruitment metrics such as application volume, time-to-hire, and interview-to-offer ratio.

• Assists in providing adequate, competent staff for each of the locations, by working closely with the Managers to identify their staffing needs. • Coordinates and adjusts schedules on a daily basis; also reviews schedules for monthly projections. • Looks and plans proactively for staffing needs created by vacancies and Leaves of Absences. • Maintains statistical information. • Maintains workflow in accordance to staffing pattern and/or per request of nurse directors. • May handle appropriate orientation of agency/external staff, ensuring their orientation/training meets DOH and JCAHO guidelines; maintains appropriate files for agency/external staff. • Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members as they enter or contact the nursing office. • Under the direction of the Director or Manager, may act as the liaison with external staffing agencies. • Performs other duties as assigned or required.