Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Faculty Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team, dedicated to attracting top-tier academic professionals across diverse disciplines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of higher education by identifying, engaging, and securing exceptional faculty members who will inspire students and advance institutional goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies and building strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders alike. This paid position is integral to our commitment to excellence in education and talent management.
Duties
- Lead full cycle recruiting processes for faculty positions, from sourcing and outreach to interviewing, negotiations, and onboarding.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Lever, iCIMS, or PeopleSoft to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
- Conduct research on market trends in academia and clinical staff recruitment to develop targeted sourcing strategies.
- Collaborate closely with C-suite executives and department heads to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with strategic goals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with prospective candidates through cold calling, social media management, and candidate relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Manage employer branding initiatives on platforms like LinkedIn and other social media channels to attract diverse talent pools.
- Ensure compliance with employment law, labor law, HR sourcing standards, and employment & labor regulations throughout the recruitment process.
- Coordinate candidate evaluation processes including interviews, skills assessments, background checks, and contract negotiations.
- Support campus recruitment efforts by engaging with academic institutions and participating in career fairs or training & development initiatives.
- Oversee onboarding activities such as employee orientation, contract signing, and employee evaluation procedures to ensure a seamless transition for new faculty members.
Skills
- Proven experience with talent acquisition tools such as Workday, Taleo, UltiPro, or HRIS platforms like Kronos or PeopleSoft.
- Strong understanding of recruiting best practices across academic and clinical staff sectors.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with candidates at all levels of seniority.
- Expertise in negotiation tactics, employment law, contracts management, and employee relations.
- Ability to analyze market trends and adapt sourcing strategies accordingly for competitive advantage.
- Skilled in using ATS systems like Salesforce or iCIMS for lead generation and pipeline management.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams of recruiters or collaborating with cross-functional HR teams on succession planning initiatives.
- Experience with social media management for employer branding purposes across multiple platforms.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems such as Paychex or UltiPro for employee data management and reporting purposes.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in candidate tracking, documentation, and compliance procedures.
Join us as a Faculty Recruiter if you’re passionate about shaping the future of education through strategic talent acquisition! Your expertise will help us build a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service—making a lasting impact on students’ lives worldwide.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote