Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition

Required qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least three (3) of those years in a managerial role. Proficiency in recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and/or HR analytics tools.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree foreign equivalent or higher) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or a Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience working in a unionized environment. Recruitment or talent acquisition experience within higher education. Talent Acquisition certification. SHRM certification.

Brief description of duties: 
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition will lead, manage and mentor a team of recruiters, talent acquisition partners and sourcers, providing guidance and support to the team. The Assistant Director will oversee all aspects of the recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent for the institution.

This role involves developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies and ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience within a talent acquisition function, as well as experience consulting with a variety of both internal and external client groups. The Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition will have strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. In addition, the role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to build collaborative relationships with academic and administrative departments and the HR business partner community to ensure recruitment practices align with the institution’s strategic goals. 

The Assistant Director will be responsible for a full suite of talent acquisition services to include:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy Development: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive talent acquisition strategies tailored to the unique needs of academic and administrative departments within the institution.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the entire recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department heads, hiring managers, and HR colleagues to understand staffing needs, provide guidance on recruitment best practices, and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and campus recruitment events, to identify and attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

• Employer Branding: Develop and promote the institution's employer brand to attract top talent, ensuring that all recruitment marketing materials reflect the institution's values and mission.

• Diversity and Inclusion: Implement and promote recruitment practices that enhance diversity and inclusion within the workforce, including outreach to underrepresented groups.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

• Compliance and Policies: Ensure all recruitment activities are compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as institutional policies and guidelines. Advise and assist University Officers, administrators/supervisors in the interpretation of policy and procedures related to the employment function. 

• Candidate Experience: Manage the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, a smooth interview process, and positive interaction with the institution from application to onboarding.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of recruiters, talent acquisition partners and sourcers, providing guidance and support to achieve recruitment goals.

• Vendor Management: Maintain compliance with current contracts, work with vendors and Procurement to resolve any issues with service. 

• Other duties as assigned.

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