COJC Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Job Description

A Career with Purpose

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) has an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment and Retention Specialist with the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Do you have strong organizational skills and have attention for detail? The ideal candidate will be able to clearly articulate job requirements, listen to hiring managers to understand their needs, and foster relationships with potential candidates through networking and recruiting events. As a Recruitment and Retention Specialist, you will connect qualified candidates with the right jobs, to build a strong workforce and meet the goals of our agency. Join us in shaping the future of our workforce by bringing your expertise in recruitment to our team!

Basic Purpose

The Recruitment and Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to attract, screen, and hire qualified candidates to meet the staffing needs of the agency. This position plays a key role in supporting workforce planning efforts by managing the full recruitment cycle, building talent pipelines, and fostering relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the agency attracts top talent.

Key Responsibilities 

• Focuses on retention at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center by participating in employee round tables, maintaining visibility across all shifts. Serves on the COJC employee council.
• Performs agency recruiting activities; prepares recruiting announcements or other information concerning job vacancies; evaluates application forms; provides job counseling to prospective employees; administers minority recruitment and outreach programs.
• Reviews applications and resumes for qualifications and alignment with job requirements. Conducts post-onboarding engagement surveys.

Schedule & Compensation 

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Annual Salary: (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in human resources management; or a master’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field and one year of professional experience in human resources management.

Experience: Professional human resources experience should include at least one of the following areas: job analysis, position classification, compensation and benefits administration, civil rights administration, or recruitment.

Note: Experience that was incidental to the position or not a primary responsibility will not be accepted as qualifying. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements 

• Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Why You’ll Love It Here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.  

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.  
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.  

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.  

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.  

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.  
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Repayment options.

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.