Jen Mc Gowan
About Jen Mc Gowan
Jen Mc Gowan is a Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialist at Elevate K-12, where she focuses on high-volume recruitment of part-time virtual instructors. With experience in recruitment roles at Wyndham Destinations and First Recruiting, she emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in her hiring strategies.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Jen Mc Gowan serves as a Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialist at Elevate K-12, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on high-volume recruitment projects aimed at selecting part-time virtual instructors across the United States. She has implemented scalable hiring strategies to streamline the recruitment process, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in attracting qualified candidates.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Elevate K-12, Jen Mc Gowan worked at Wyndham Destinations in various roles. She served as a Site Recruiter for six months in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Recruiting Coordinator for one year in Chicago, Illinois, from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Recruiter at First Recruiting, LLC for 11 months in Chicago from 2017 to 2018. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in recruitment.
Education and Academic Background
Jen Mc Gowan earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Lewis University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background provides a foundation for understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her recruitment role.
Focus on Inclusivity and Diversity in Recruitment
In her current position, Jen Mc Gowan has developed recruitment strategies that emphasize inclusivity and diversity. These strategies aim to attract a wide range of virtual instructors, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates for Elevate K-12.